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Upcoming Events

White Ranch Park
Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Hiking – White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

From the West Trailhead we will hike the 5.4 mile Rawhide Loop.

Chicago Lakes
Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Hiking – Chicago Lakes

Chicago Lakes upper and lower beginning at Echo Lakes. 2155 ft and 9.3 miles.

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

CMC Homeschool Learning Lab - Basecamp Mountain Day at CMC

The first session in the CMC Homeschool Learning Lab Enrichment Series! This session will focus on outdoor recreation and teambuilding.

RMOTHG Trip – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Haiyaha
Wed, Nov 19, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Haiyaha

This scenic loop begins and ends at the Bear Lake Trailhead, winding past a string of iconic alpine lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Hikers ascend through fragrant pine forests and rocky terrain to reach the emerald-green waters of Lake Haiyaha, with the option to extend to the dazzling cirque of Emerald Lake. The return passes Dream and Nymph Lakes, offering serene reflections and sweeping views before closing the loop at Bear Lake.

Ascent Climbing Gym
Wed, Nov 19, 2025

Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym

Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership as usual For members of Whetstone, you get one free pass to Ascent per month, feel free to use it Everyone who does not have a membership: Ascent has agreed to give a discounted day rate of $12, and an additional $8 for a gear rental if needed.

Updates from the Blog

From Trailheads to Toilets: The Crucial Work of CMC Snow Rangers

From Trailheads to Toilets: The Crucial Work of CMC Snow Rangers

CMC Conservation Director Brian Bergeler shares insights about how the CMC Snow Rangers program began, the wide array of tasks they tackle, and why we need their presence in our winter playgrounds.
Looking Back on a Successful Stewardship Season

Looking Back on a Successful Stewardship Season

Hear from CMC Conservation Coordinator Joey Lancia about all the great work CMC’s Stewardship Trail Crew accomplished this summer and what is happening next.
The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The Colorado Mountain Club is proud to introduce the CMC Adventure Tech Shirt a.k.a "The Josh" – a stylish, functional button-up that represents everything we love about mountain life.