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USFS Staffing Shortages and the Impact on Colorado's Outdoor Spaces

How CMC's Stewardship Crew plans to help with the U.S. Forest Service hiring freeze in Summer 2025

Risk Management Corner: December

Incident Report for Scramble – Northeast Ridge Eldorado Moutain (8341 feet), Fri, Nov 1, 2024

Give the Gift of Adventure: 2024 CMC Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gifts for your favorite outdoor enthusiasts? We've got you covered.

Colorado Mountain Club is Back with a New Basecamp for Colorado Adventures

Colorado Mountain Club has moved into our new offices in Golden.

CAIC Informational Webinar // Forecasting & Avalanche Education updates 11.7.24

Notes from a recent webinar offered by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Risk Management Corner - October 2024

Incident report from a Gore Range ascent of Keller Mountain's Southeast Ridge

CMC Transition Planning Updates

This is a running list of CMC Transition Updates and will be updated as new information is available.

Update from Chief Education Officer Stacey Halvorsen

A heartfelt thank you and exciting news

Membership Benefit Highlight: Coffee for the Cause

Wake up and smell the coffee before your next adventure! Getting outdoors is good for us, fresh air, exercise, and the ability to socialize with friends and family, but coffee comes first! Our new partnership with Coffee for the Cause allows you to get your coffee and support the CMC at the same time!

Update from your Chief Executive Officer

September 2024: A new Chapter for Colorado Mountain Club regarding the sale of the American Mountaineering Center.

Risk Management Corner: September

Heads Up for Trip Leaders, Field Day Instructors, and CMC Hikers: Hunting Season is Approaching

It's time to get to know the planning resources you’ll need to avoid hunters and shooting in the backcountry…

Hit the Trail Right This Fall: Essential Tips for Colorado Adventures

This blog post is sponsored by Rendezvous – Winter Park, Colorado's premier mountain resort community, providing continuous recreation and relaxation for the entire family. Fall's here, and that means it's time to lace up your boots and explore the beauty of nature on Colorado’s scenic trails! Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a curious newcomer, keeping a few things in mind can ensure your summer hikes are as safe as they are enjoyable.

Thundersnow!

The National Weather Service website says that lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured.

Important announcement about the phase out of Route-Place TBD

Please read this blog post about the decision to phase out Route-Place TBD.

How to post a course/course activity on the CMC website using routes and places

If you need a refresher or are just learning how to post a course/course activity on the CMC website, this blog is for you!

How to post a trip on the CMC website using routes and places

If you need a refresher or are just learning how to post a trip on the CMC website, this blog is for you!

August Risk Management Corner

Near Miss: Missing Person

The Road to Denali

CMC member and Glacier Travel School Director recounts her expedition to the tallest point in North America

Why You Should Sign Up for Wilderness Trekking School this Fall

August New Member Promo: Free Snowshoes with Any Membership

Get a free pair of Rottefella snowshoes with any new Colorado Mountain Club membership through August 31st.

CMC Members Help Rescue Stranded Hiker

Prepared and WFA-trained Colorado Mountain Club trip leaders helped an injured hiker who had been stranded overnight on the trail.

Risk Management Corner: July 2024 - When should an emergency contact call 9-1-1?

A recent incident report was file by Stacey Halvorsen when an emergency contact reported a missing party to the local Sherriff in the Pacific Northwest after a missed check-in left the uninformed and looking for assistance.