Safety Stories
Risk Management Corner: December
Incident Report for Scramble – Northeast Ridge Eldorado Moutain (8341 feet), Fri, Nov 1, 2024
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
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…
August Risk Management Corner
Near Miss: Missing Person
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.
Risk Management Corner: June 2024
An article on risk managment in the wilderness by Keith Stinebaugh
LESSONS LEARNED - GLISSADING INTO A 30-FOOT HOLE - AASGARD PASS
One second I was enjoying a sunny glissade, the next I was dazed, wet, and cold - pinned under a waterfall below the snowpack.
Risk Management Corner: March 2023
This is a blog post dedicated to topics related to Risk Management and Safety at the Colorado Mountain Club.
Wilderness First Responder & WFR Recertification Courses Now Available Through the CMC
The WFR course is best for individuals who are outdoor instructors and guides, backcountry rangers, or wilderness therapy leaders …
So You Want to Hike a 14er?
Whether you’re new to Colorado or new to hiking, you’ve probably heard people mention 14ers.
Safer at Home and in the Vast Great Outdoors
DENVER - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Level 2 Phase of Reopening, allowing residents to venture back into the mountains.
COVID-19 & Colorado Mountain Club Programming
The health and well-being of our Colorado Mountain Comunity is our highest priority. As the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, we wanted to share some actions we are taking to protect our CMC community.
Colorado Backcountry: To Ski or Not to Ski
For those of you thinking about adding backcountry skiing to your repertoire, here’s what you should know before investing.
4 Quick (and Dirty) Tips for Spring Hiking in Colorado
by G. Jeff Golden CMC Marketing Manager 1. Be Prepared for Varied Terrain Spring as known as mud season in the high country, and for good reason. There’s a lot of it. Your boots, socks and lower legs are …
Safety First: Some Tips for Planning a Backcountry Ski Trip
By Donny Roth, Dynafit Athlete and Professional Ski Guide Don’t slip! Be careful! Be safe. How many times have you said these words? and yet, do they really help the situation? they elevate awareness levels, which might be good, but …