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Level 2: Scramble Field Day
Sun, Jul 19, 2026

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Quandary Peak via West 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.

Apex Park
Sun, Jul 19, 2026

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park

New and Prospective member orientation hike.

Wonderland
Sun, Jul 19, 2026

Climb – Wonderland

Weekend Trailblazers rock climb at Wild Thing Wall oriented toward beginner climbers

Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass,  Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes

The first of 4 day-hikes over 4 days near Leadville. This beautiful loop hike goes up to Missouri Lakes, then up Missouri Pass, then over Fancy Pass, and returns to cars.

Ascending Hikes – Pennsylvania Mountain
Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Pennsylvania Mountain

Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~5 mile and ~1500 ft elevation gain out and back hike to the summit of Pennsylvania Mountain along the southeast ridge. Pennsylvania Mountain is a prominent peak located in the Mosquito Range of Colorado, reaching an elevation of 13,006 feet (3,964 meters). It lies near the towns of Fairplay and Alma, within Park County. The mountain is part of the larger Rocky Mountains and offers scenic views of the surrounding alpine landscapes, including other peaks like Mount Sherman. This is the fourteenth in a summer series of AHS hikes.

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.