How Colorado Mountain Club Helped Shape Rocky Mountain National Park
Happy 111th birthday to Rocky Mountain National Park!
Upcoming Events
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Blue Lake TH - Chickadee Peak
A backcountry nordic ski up the Sawmill Creek basin into the Rawah wilderness with some low angle powder runs on the flanks of one of the bird peaks, Chickadee. This trip is rated "difficult" because there will be over 1,800 ft of climbing.
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Chicago Lakes
Snowshoe/Hike in valley below Mount Blue Sky to Lower Chicago Lake starting at Echo Lake at Mount Blue Sky Road.
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Climb – Staunton State Park - Elk Falls
Exploratory trip to ice climb Elk Falls at Staunton state park
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip, trail techniques, breaking trail, and fall recovery. You'll be able to select a snowshoe trip off the CMC calendar with confidence. Brainard Lake is our default location. Actual location and carpool details TBD the week before class day depending on where the snow is. Sign up for ONE class date only -- see rules! Look for follow-up First Snowshoe Trips for School graduates.
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
NoCo AIARE AR Field Day – RMNP - Hidden Valley
Expect to spend 7 hours outdoors working on your avalanche rescue skills. It will be cold. Bring something hot to drink.
