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Boulder Open Space
Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Ascending Hikes Series is designed to help new, inexperienced or infrequent hikers to progressively improve their skill, fitness and comfort in the outdoors. This trip's focus is steeper ascents on the Mount Sanitas Trail Loop with Lion’s Lair and Sunshine Canyon. NOTE: Boulder's AHS is designed as a progressive learning experience, with each hike emphasizing a different aspect of hiking performance—from steeper ascents and altitude to distance and pace. Enroll in all five hikes to experience the full curriculum and build your skills step by step with Colorado Mountain Club leaders and fellow participants.

BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH

We will complete the first 9 miles of the Collegiate West 2 Segment of the Colorado Trail to Lake Ann, a gorgeous alpine lake. We will camp at South Fork of Clear Creek and visit Lake Ann on Day 2. This moderate backpacking trip is 14.3 mi (total) with 2,500 ft elevation gain and a high point of 11,866 ft.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Sat, Aug 15, 2026

New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

We will have introductions and go on a short 3 mile hike, review the New Member Booklet, go over our class curricular and answer questions for new or prospective members in ColoSpgs.

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail

Plan going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 3.7 miles - steep incline at times and gradual more than steep at other times

Updates from the Blog

CMC Seasonal Stewardship Trail Crew Update

CMC Seasonal Stewardship Trail Crew Update

CMC's Stewardship Trail Crews have completed more than seven weeks of work in the field, roughly half of their summer season!
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.
Youth Spotlight: How One Teen’s Backpacking Trip Sparked a Movement

Youth Spotlight: How One Teen’s Backpacking Trip Sparked a Movement

Meet Luci Monson!