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Upcoming Events

Berthoud Pass
Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones

Ascending Hike Section (AHS): a 6 mile out and back and 1500 ft elevation gain. 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.

Ascending Hikes
Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Spruce Creek TH

Hiking Mohawk Lakes. A series of alpine lakes. We'll stop at the last lake, the turnaround point, for lunch.

Table Mountain Viewpoint
Sat–Sun, Jul 18–19, 2026

Hiking – Table Mountain Viewpoint

Camping and dinner in Westcliffe on Saturday on private land 12 miles north of Westcliffe. Hike on Sunday near Coaldale.

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast Ridge)
Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast Ridge)

This is the second of the progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in Alpine Scrambling Course Denver. Scrambling involves long, strenuous days covering 9-13 miles with high elevation gains (greater than 2,500') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.

Basic Alpine Climb – London Mountain
Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – London Mountain

Park on the road leading to Democrat Parking lot

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.