Our trails are being stressed beyond capacity, but we are here to protect, maintain, & advocate so future Coloradans can enjoy our state as much as we do
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Starting from just $1,310, this is a trip you won't want to miss!
Earlier this year, CMC began working on our next 5-year strategic plan. You may have even participated in its developmment by taking one of our surveys, or joining us in an engagement session.
Over the next three months, we are processing all of the information, drafting the strategy, and drawing out an operational plan. You’ve identified our priorities for us, and now it’s our job to figure out how to make them a reality both in strategy and in practice.
We want to make sure that as we move forward, we keep you informed on the progress we are making. Please click the button below to read the full Strategic Plan Update, with insights from the Engagement Sessions and information learned from the surveys.
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Did you know you can give back to the CMC everytime you shop at King Soopers? If you are a loyalty card holder, log in to your account at kingsoopers.com, find King Soopers Community Rewards, and select the Colorado Mountain Club. Now, every time you shop, a percentage of your purchase goes directly to the CMC to help fund our programs!
Roll up your sleeves and give back to the mountains we love! Join the Colorado Mountain Club in making much needed improvements to the Crags Trail at Pikes Peak, Mt. Elbert, Quandary Peak and more. Camping and meals are included with many of our multi-day events so let's get dirty and improve those trails together!
Colorado Mountain Club Chosen as 2019 The North Face Explore Fund Grant Recipient
By The Colorado Mountain Club
Today we're excited to announce that the Colorado Mountain Club has been chosen as a 2019 The North Face Fund Grant Recipient.
With the support of The North Face, we will be supporting the Mountain Explorer's Program, a weeklong outdoor education course provided to elementary aged youth during the summer months. It uses Colorado's abundant open spaces, state parks, and national forest area as its classroom to teach mountain ecosystems, outdoor survival, and responsible recreation in the mountains.
by Jesse Crock
Coloring Colorado features drawings of some of the state’s iconic peaks, such as Crestone Needle, Lone Eagle Peak, Mount of the Holy Cross, and the Maroon Bells. There are pastoral scenes with wildflowers and aspen trees as well as historical scenes. And there are fun drawings like the much-loved Blue Bear at the Denver Convention Center. For outdoor adventure lovers, there is mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering and more! This 8.5" x 11" coloring book is fun for anyone from age 3 to 93. While many people will want Coloring Colorado for themselves, it also makes a wonderful gift.
To order a copy, please visit our store or call 303-279-3080.
Founded in 1912, the CMC exists to serve and educate Coloradans, encouraging them to become respectful and responsible recreators.
Wednesday, August 14 Photography Section Monthly Meeting
Thursday, August 15 Quick Start Seminar: Scrambling with Dave Cooper
Thursday, August 15 Fly Fishing Section Meeting - Presentation by Jonathan Walker
Friday, August 16 Volunteer Leadership Conference
Friday, August 16 No Man's Land Film Festival - Golden
Saturday, August 17 Devil's Playground Stewardship Weekend
Tuesday, August 20 CMC Climb Nights: Movement RiNo
Tuesday, August 20 Alpine Scrambling Course Student-Instructor Get Together
Wednesday, August 21 Denver New and Prospective Member Orientation
Friday, August 23 Flying J Ranch Park Morning Stroll 5
Independence Pass Fall Bike Tour (Limited space!)
Kilimanjaro - The Umbwe Route
Nepal - Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary
Slovenia - Best of the Slovenian Alps 2020
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The Colorado Mountain Club is saddened to report that longtime member Don Chambliss passed away ascending Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak.
Don was a graduate of the High Altitude Mountaineering School in 2008 and a beloved member of the Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang section of the club. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Don's family and friends in this difficult time.
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