Doggie Hike Tips
Written by Linda Lawson
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Boulder Group Social Meetup
Everyone is welcome! We will hangout at the Rayback for drinks, food and fellowship.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Backcountry Film Festival: Salida, CO
Backcountry Film Festival: Hosted by the Colorado Mountain Club Join us for an evening of inspiring films that honor the joy, resilience, and connection found in the backcountry. Together, we’ll celebrate the stories that fuel our love for wild places and the community that protects them.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip, trail techniques, breaking trail, and fall recovery. You'll be able to select a snowshoe trip off the CMC calendar with confidence. Brainard Lake is our default location. Actual location and carpool details TBD the week before class day depending on where the snow is. Sign up for ONE class date only -- see rules! Look for follow-up First Snowshoe Trips for School graduates.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Hiking – High Line Canal
This walk will take us from the E Orchard Rd trailhead to Mamie D Eisenhower Park. It is hike #8 of 14 hiking sections along the canal. It covers segments 12, 13, and 14 of the Highline Canal Guidebook, roughly mile 30 to mile 37.5. At 7.7 miles it (and hike #9) are the longest hiking sections on the canal. If you are new to the area, want to stay active this winter, avoid I-70 traffic, or just enjoy walking the canal, come join us. We'll be walking most Fridays.
