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Scramble – Wildcat Ridge Traverse
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Scramble – Wildcat Ridge Traverse

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Comanche National Grasslands
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Hiking – Comanche National Grasslands - Picket Wire Canyon

Please join us for an easy/moderate hike in Picket Wire Canyon in the Comanche National Grasslands near La Junta. This is a primitive canyon along the Purgatoire River with colorful canyon walls.

North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls

Hike to the upper St. Mary's Falls. Beautiful destination hike on well marked forested trails, 6.2 miles, 1380' gain, moderate pace 1.5-2.0 mph,

Mt Evans/Blue Sky
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Hiking – Mt Evans/Blue Sky - Echo Lake

RESCHEDULED TO OCT 4 - The starting point will be Echo Lake, making this a challenging hike with more than 5k feet elevation gain over 16 miles out and back.

New & Prospective Member Hike – K-Lynn Cameron
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

New & Prospective Member Hike – K-Lynn Cameron

This trip is intended as an orientation hike for new and prospective members to the Northern Colorado Group of the CMC. We will also cover basic concepts of: the process of signing up for CMC trips; Leave No Trace principals; 10 Essentials (in your pack); and risk management on CMC trips. All members are welcome to join, but priority will be given to those who are signing up for their first CMC trip or those who may have been on a limited number of CMC trips in the past but would like a refresher on these basic concepts.

Updates from the Blog

Meet Kelsie Turner: CMC’s Membership Services Manager

Meet Kelsie Turner: CMC’s Membership Services Manager

Get to know Colorado Mountain Club's Membership Service Manager Kelsie Turner.
A Trip to the Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference

A Trip to the Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference

At this year's Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference, the focus was on rebuilding and moving forward. CMC Director of Conservation Brian Bergeler shares a recap of his experience there.
AVALANCHE EDUCATION: A LIFE-SAVING INVESTMENT FOR COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

AVALANCHE EDUCATION: A LIFE-SAVING INVESTMENT FOR COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

Colorado's magnificent alpine landscape draws millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year, from backcountry skiers and snowboarders to mountaineers and winter hikers. However, with this beauty comes inherent risk—avalanches claim lives every year in our state, making avalanche education not just valuable, but absolutely critical for anyone venturing into the backcountry.