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Upcoming Events

Ice Lake Basin Trailhead
Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Hiking – Ice Lake Basin TH - Island Lake

I have not done this hike but, have heard it's a good one. We will meet at the TH at 8:00. Carpooling details will be coordinated Sunday before the hike for those interested.

Mt Zion
Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Climb – Mt Zion

We will sport / trad climb at Canal Zone warming up on 5.8 Made in the Shade, then climb 5.10 routes and potentially top roping Walking with a Ghost 5.11c. You must be knowledgeable in sport climbing including leading 5.9 - 5.10 routes, trad following including cleaning gear, lead belaying, setting up and cleaning anchors. This is not a beginner class.

Clear Creek Canyon
Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Rock Climb – Clear Creek Canyon

After work rock climbing trip at the Other Critters crag. Easy/Moderate routes from 5.6 to 5.9

Quandary Peak
Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Hiking – Quandary Peak via East Ridge

Is there a better way to spend a Tuesday than hiking up a mountain? Join this trip up Quandary Peak’s East Ridge as a final prep for your Summit 2026 hike or just for the fun of it.

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

CMC State Board Meeting

The Board of Directors for The Colorado Mountain Club holds 6 meetings annually. All members are welcome to attend.

Updates from the Blog

Life as a CMC Stewardship Crew Member

Life as a CMC Stewardship Crew Member

CMC Brainard Lake Stewardship Crew Member Eli Mears shares what it is like to be on a trail crew and the importance of the conservation work CMC's crews do.
Volunteer Trail Work on the Squaretop Lakes trail via Guanella Pass

Volunteer Trail Work on the Squaretop Lakes trail via Guanella Pass

Join us in 2026 for our 4th consecutive season of fun activity on this heavily used and impacted beginner trail. We will work within the first 1 1/2 miles from the trailhead.
2026 CMC Snow Rangers Make a Big Impact Across Colorado’s Winter Backcountry

2026 CMC Snow Rangers Make a Big Impact Across Colorado’s Winter Backcountry

CMC Conservation Director Brian Bergeler provides a look back at this past winter's Snow Rangers, a crucial program for keeping backcountry snowsports accessible and safe.