The CMC's mission statement.

The Colorado Mountain Club is organized to:

• Unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students, explorers, and lovers of the mountains of Colorado ;
• Collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature, art, and recreation;
• Stimulate public interest in our mountain area;
• Encourage the preservation of forests, flowers, fauna, and natural scenery; and
• Render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.

In 1912,the Club's founding members created our mission statement, and it is a true testament to their vision that the statement is as relevant today as ever. The CMC continues to follow the course set by its founding members by:

• Sponsoring many trips, classes, and seminars dedicated to wildlife and geology study, outdoor photography and art, and other subjects for its members and the public;
• Collecting and disseminating information on Colorado 's mountains through the CMC's Trail & Timberline magazine, the books and publications of the CMC Press, CMC schools, and conservation projects;
• Stimulating public interest through Group programs, the Youth Education Program, and the American Mountaineering Center 's library;
• Encouraging preservation through environmental education, trail building and restoration, and participation in public lands management decisions; and
• Making readily available the alpine attractions of the region by scheduling over 3,000 trips per year.

As a result of the CMC holding true to its mission statement, the Club was accepted into the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) in 1999.