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Upcoming Events

Rainbow Lakes Trailhead
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Hiking – Rainbow Lakes TH to Old Baldy

A beautiful hike through a less-traveled area of Indian Peaks to Mt Baldy which overlooks Arapahoe Glacier and faces North and South Arapahoe Peaks. Along the way, we'll hike through meadows of wildflowers, and get some views of the series of lakes that are part of the Boulder water supply, and are not open to the public.

Backpack – Wigwam Trail
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026

Backpack – Wigwam Trail

Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam trail. Limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class. Rated Moderate. 4.0 miles uphill (one way) with about 1,400 feet of elevation gain.

Three Mile Creek
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Three Mile Creek

Ascending Hike Section (AHS): a 7 mile and 1800 ft elevation gain out and back. Skill Building Ascending Hike open to all CMC members with preference for those for who these activities are a new experience and/or who joined the club since January 2025.

Field Day
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Field Day – Clear Creek Canyon

We will meet at The Safari Wall in CCC and practice as well as climb!

Mountaineering – Pettingell Peak
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026

Mountaineering – Pettingell Peak

*** This is an overnight graduation trip for students of the 2026 Northern Colorado Basic Mountaineering Course; registration is reserved for those students. ***

Updates from the Blog

9 Ways to Spend Colorado Day Outdoors

9 Ways to Spend Colorado Day Outdoors

Celebrate this year's special Colorado Day (August 1st) in the great outdoors!
Summit 2026: Commemorating 250 Years of America and 150 Years of Colorado Statehood

Summit 2026: Commemorating 250 Years of America and 150 Years of Colorado Statehood

2026 marks a massive double milestone for the state and the country, and Colorado Mountain Club plans to celebrate in the most Colorado way possible.
End of the Trail: In Memory of Our Dedicated Members & their lasting legacy

End of the Trail: In Memory of Our Dedicated Members & their lasting legacy

In memory of our dedicated members, this page serves as a place to share remembrances and obituary notices of those who were part of the Colorado Mountain Club community. Their contributions, friendships, and love of the outdoors remain an important part of our shared history.