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Risk Management Corner: August 2023
Three recent incidents occurred at Brainard Lake, North Star and Mt Holy Cross areas. All three related to altitude illness and disparate hiking paces amongst CMC hiking groups.
Know Before You Go: July 2023
CMC Member Martha Mustard shares Useful Information for CMC Hike Leaders.
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: June 2023
Three hiking-related incident reports from the past three weeks.
New Fall Hiking Book from CMC Press
Enjoy this excerpt from the new guidebook published by CMC Press, Colorado's Best Hikes for Fall Colors
Journey Through Guatemala
Does summiting a smoking volcano sound exciting? How about kayaking, mountain biking, experiencing another culture’s traditions, history, and food? All while enjoying the perfect 70 degree climate in the beautiful city of Antigua, Guatemala.
Risk Management Corner: April 2023
As part of their objective for Alpine Climbing School, the group of CMC members attempted the East Ridge of North Star. Soon after their turnaround point, one of the students tripped and fell down the north side of the ridge. The fall was mostly unobstructed.
Trek with the CMC
Learn more about our upcoming Adventure Travel trip to explore the Sacred Hidden Himalaya Valley in Nepal
Spring is a great time for a waterfall hike!
Enjoy this excerpt from the new guidebook published by CMC Press, Colorado Waterfall Hikes, 2nd edition
Risk Management Corner: March 2023
This is a blog post dedicated to topics related to Risk Management and Safety at the Colorado Mountain Club.
Top 3 Trip Reports - March 2023
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our top three trip reports from March 2023.
CMC Trusted Gear: Insulating Jacket - Rab Neutrino
For incomparable warmth look no further than the Rab Neutrino Jacket, an industry-leading jacket that CMC instructors have been raving about all winter long and highly-recommend for a variety of cold-weather adventures.
HIKING SAFETY TIP: BREAKING A CHAIN OF ERRORS
Enjoy this excerpt from the new outdoor skills book published by CMC Press, Hiking Safety Handbook
High Performing Trip Leaders of 2022
Learn more about what motivates volunteers to lead trips for the CMC.
New Outdoor Skills Series Book on Family Backpacking
Enjoy this excerpt from the new outdoor skills book published by CMC Press, Backpacking with Children: How to Go Lightweight, Have Fun, and Stay Safe on the Trail
Top 3 Trip Reports - February 2023
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our top three trip reports from February 2023.
CMC Celebrating Women's Month
The Colorado Mountain Club would not exist if weren't for the incredible dedication and tireless volunteerism from its FEMALE members!
Navex Ethicspoint System: A report on reporting at CMC
At the end of 2021, CMC implemented a third-party reporting system that allows for the anonymous reporting of misconduct of any kind. Here's how it worked in the first year.
Adventures of the CMC: Patagonia, Chile
Take some time to read through the amazing trip account from CMCer's who traveled through Patagonia this last winter!
Top 3 Trip Reports - January 2023
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our favorites from January 2023.
Wilderness First Aid: What is it? Why should I take the training? What makes the CMC course stand out from the rest?
A reminder on the importance of Wilderness First Aid and how you can benefit from a course through the Colorado Mountain Club.
CMC Upcoming Winter Courses and Activities for the 2022-23 Season
Where is your adventure taking you this winter? As the snow starts to fly, consider what you can learn with CMC this season.
CMC Trusted Gear: Communications – Rocky Talkie
When you find yourself needing to stay connected in the backcountry, know that CMC staff, instructors and trip leaders trust using Rocky Talkies.
Biden Administration Designates Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument
October 12, 2022: the Biden administration announced they were designating their first National Monument—Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument.
A-Frame Renovation 2022
The A-Frame built in 1964 by the Forest Service as a refuge for Barr Trail hikers seeking an ascent of Pikes Peak. The Pikes Peak Group has been maintaining the A-Frame for the Forest Service since 1999, and it has gotten much use over the years. The A-frame will serve as a refuge for Pikes Peak summitters for years to come.
How to Add a Trip Report
Explore our most recent trip reports for our Routes & Places. Learn how to post your own trip report to share your adventures.
2022 Roder Fund Recipient Reflections
Learn how the Eckart Roder Education Fund impacted the Colorado Mountain Club community through funding projects focused on mountain safety, responsibility, and courtesy. Eckart's legacy lives on through these contributions.
A week working in the Flat Tops
CMC's Stewardship Crew cleared and maintained trails in a remote part of the White River National Forest
CMC Stewardship Crew 2022 Intro
We laughed and joked and enjoyed the work even on days where the heat was almost unbearable and the sand was blowing dust into our every crevice