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Upcoming Events

North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

We’ll hike up Mt. Muscoco up via Daniel’s Pass which was rebuilt in 2021. It now has graded switchbacks making the hike quite pleasant.

Apex Park
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park

New and Prospective member orientation hike.

Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park

Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.

NCAR Trailhead
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Navigation – NCAR Trailhead

NAVIGATION FOR BEGINNERS SESSION 1 Boulder Group Basic Navigation course: introduction to using navigation apps, map reading, and offline use in session 1, with an introduction to traditional map and compass skills in session 2. You can sign up for session 1, session 2, or both. Session 1: Digital Navigation Basics (October 18, 9am-12 pm, NCAR) Hands-on exploration of CalTopo, Gaia, and OnX, focusing on downloading maps, creating routes, and using offline mode. We will demonstrate how to interpret contour lines, map layers, and terrain shading within each app, practice marking waypoints and measuring distances, and sync routes between devices. Session 2 (Nov 15, 9 am to 12 pm, NCAR): Introduction to topographic maps/compass and the benefits of combining digital apps with traditional map/compass. We will practice orienting a map to north, finding a bearing, and triangulating position with landmarks. Please bring your phone and preferred trip planning apps/tech as well as a compass and some layers, as we'll be pausing for instruction and practice pretty frequently. Paper topo maps will be provided.

Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Scramble – Lookout Mountain and Horsetooth via Bronco Ridge

Lookout Mountain and Horsetooth Mountain, class 4 scramble via Bronco Ridge.

Updates from the Blog

The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The Colorado Mountain Club is proud to introduce the CMC Adventure Tech Shirt a.k.a "The Josh" – a stylish, functional button-up that represents everything we love about mountain life.

Leadership Summit 2025: We Are All Leaders

Karin, Paul, and Aleya represent three different paths to leadership — through endurance, empowerment, and empathy. Their stories remind us that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about courage, curiosity, and care.
Meet VOM: Keith Stinebaugh

Meet VOM: Keith Stinebaugh

Rock start volunteer Keith Stinebaugh has been showing up and making it count!