Summit 2026: Commemorating 250 Years of America and 150 Years of Colorado Statehood
2026 marks a massive double milestone for the state and the country, and Colorado Mountain Club plans to celebrate in the most Colorado way possible.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have earned CMC's "Intermediate Rock Climbing Badge" or equivalent to sign-up. Will recommend a different climbing crag each time; but take consensus of the group for crag at meeting location.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Climb – Clear Creek Canyon
We will sport climb at Canal Zone warming up on some 5.8 routes and progressing to top roping Walking with a Ghost 5.11c. You must be knowledgeable in sport climbing including leading 5.9 - 5.10 routes, lead belaying, setting up and cleaning sport anchors. This is not a beginner class.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Evening Lecture at AMC 2 – Climbing Wall
Evening lecture at the American Mountaineering Center
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Mtn Bike – Commando Run
This is a technical mountain bike ride and requires both a skilled rider and a good (ideally full suspension) bike. This will be the mountain bike LIT for Rob Kapner. This ride has roughly 15 miles of single track and 5 miles of dirt road starting at Vail Pass and ending with a car shuttle from Minturn.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Hiking – IPW - Valhalla Overlook
RMOTHG members only, please. This is a moderate hike, of about 7.5 mi. and 1700 ft. elevation gain. The views are some of the best in the Indian Peaks, with a panorama from South Arapaho Peak to Mt. Blue Sky
