The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum - The Capital Campaign Mission: To inspire and advance among the people of North America the knowledge, preservation, and enjoyment of the world's mountains and mountaineering.

Some years ago, The Colorado Mountain Club joined with The American Alpine Club and Outward Bound Wilderness to pursue the vision of the American Mountaineering Center. This was to be a place where young and old, world-class adventures or armchair travelers could savor their experiences in the mountains - whether in Colorado's foothills or faraway places.

Together, we made this vision happen. We preserved an historic National Register building and created a "base camp" where visitors can learn more about mountaineering, mountain environments, and the wildlife that inhabits them. The American Mountaineering Center now hosts the second largest mountaineering Library in the world, a 3,000 square foot Conference Center, a 350 seat Auditorium, a 30 foot climbing wall and multiple classrooms serving thousands of students annually.

There is one very special piece to complete - the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum. Named for one of America's foremost mountaineers, this museum will be the first of its kind in North America and the ultimate mountaineering experience indoors. Visitors will learn about mountaineering history, the world's mountains, outdoor safety, environmental conservation, and of course, Colorado's own unique landscape and mountaineering heritage.

Our generous partner, The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is helping the CMC raise funds to build the museum. We believe that every once in a while, each of us gets the chance to be part of something significant, inspiring, and long lasting. Won't you join the CMC and the CMC Foundation by becoming a Founding Donor?