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Hiking – RMNP - Five Lakes Loop - Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Hiking – RMNP - Five Lakes Loop - Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha

Hike 4 mile RT to beautiful turquoise subalpine Lake Haiyaha in RMNP with spectacular views of surrounding peaks

Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts – Staunton State Park

Field day to practice skills

IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

This is a second hike to Lake Dorothy to accomodate the long standby list for the hike on July 11.  Registration will be through the leader, with priority for those already on the registered or on the standby list as of May 10.

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak

This is the first of the progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in Alpine Scrambling Course Denver. Scrambling involves long, strenuous days covering 9-13 miles with high elevation gains (greater than 2,000') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.

Lone Cone Peak
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Scramble – Lone Cone Peak

A scramble up the NE ridge, and return down the N ridge and across the Devil's Chair.

Updates from the Blog

Life as a CMC Stewardship Crew Member

Life as a CMC Stewardship Crew Member

CMC Brainard Lake Stewardship Crew Member Eli Mears shares what it is like to be on a trail crew and the importance of the conservation work CMC's crews do.
Volunteer Trail Work on the Squaretop Lakes trail via Guanella Pass

Volunteer Trail Work on the Squaretop Lakes trail via Guanella Pass

Join us in 2026 for our 4th consecutive season of fun activity on this heavily used and impacted beginner trail. We will work within the first 1 1/2 miles from the trailhead.
2026 CMC Snow Rangers Make a Big Impact Across Colorado’s Winter Backcountry

2026 CMC Snow Rangers Make a Big Impact Across Colorado’s Winter Backcountry

CMC Conservation Director Brian Bergeler provides a look back at this past winter's Snow Rangers, a crucial program for keeping backcountry snowsports accessible and safe.