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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By Keegan Young
This summer, our members have explored our state's wildest spaces on Colorado Mountain Club programs. Some of you have reached summits you never thought possible. Others have learned things about the alpine environment, or even about yourselves. We're continually impressed by what our members accomplish.
We've been hard at work this summer, too. Earlier this year, you helped us decide what our next stategic plan will look like. Once our membership gave us a direction, we revisited the values that guide CMC's decisions every day.
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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.
Thursday, September 12 Thursday Afternoon/Evening Rock Climbing Red Rocks Canyon Open Space, Sayer's Wall
Friday, September 13 Annual Bobcat Picnic
Friday, September 13 RMOTHG Cycling - Hare Cherry Creek South
Saturday, September 14 Seed Collection Project
Tuesday, September 17 CMC Climb Nights: Whetstone Climbing
Wednesay, September 18 Pikes Peak Intro to Desert Hiking and Canyoneering
Thursday, September 19 Quick Start Seminar: Epic Endurance Secrets for Long-Distance Hikers
Thursday, September 19 Fly Fishing Section Meeting - Presentation by April Archer
Friday, September 20 Pikes Peak/Barr Trail A-Frame Repairs (Backpacking)
Saturday, September 21 Canyonlands Hiking and Car Camp
Sunday, September 22 Hike Ute Park and RRCOS
Backpacking Section Initial Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 25 Desert Hiking and Canyoneering Trip - San Rafael Swell, UT
Friday, September 27 Light rail adventure to CMC and Mountaineering Museum
Saturday, September 28 Colorado Mountain Fest Day 1
Sunday, September 29 Colorado Mountain Fest Day 2
Wednesday, October 2 CMC Climb Nights: CityROCK
Independence Pass Fall Bike Tour (Limited space!)
Nepal - Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary
Slovenia - Best of the Slovenian Alps 2020
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