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Upcoming Events

Hiking – Coal Creek Trail
Tue, Oct 7, 2025

Hiking – Coal Creek Trail

Fall color hike near Blue Mesa Reservoir

Tue, Oct 7, 2025

CMC Basecamp Certification Training

This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.

Monarch Lake Trailhead
Wed, Oct 8, 2025

Hiking – Monarch Lake Trailhead

The Monarch Lake Loop provides an easy 4 mile hike through beautiful scenery including the lake, forests and wetlands. Moose are often sighted in the wetlands. For those who are interested, a trip into Grand Lake for a late lunch and a return using Trail Ridge Road (weather permitting) can be added to the hike.

Wed, Oct 8, 2025

Hiking – Mueller State Park

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Fourth of July Trailhead
Wed, Oct 8, 2025

Hiking – Fourth of July Trailhead

From Fourth of July TH we will do an out and back to Diamond Lake.

Updates from the Blog

Meet Kelsie Turner: CMC’s Membership Services Manager

Meet Kelsie Turner: CMC’s Membership Services Manager

Get to know Colorado Mountain Club's Membership Service Manager Kelsie Turner.
A Trip to the Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference

A Trip to the Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference

At this year's Winter Wildlands Alliance Grassroots Advocacy Conference, the focus was on rebuilding and moving forward. CMC Director of Conservation Brian Bergeler shares a recap of his experience there.
AVALANCHE EDUCATION: A LIFE-SAVING INVESTMENT FOR COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

AVALANCHE EDUCATION: A LIFE-SAVING INVESTMENT FOR COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

Colorado's magnificent alpine landscape draws millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year, from backcountry skiers and snowboarders to mountaineers and winter hikers. However, with this beauty comes inherent risk—avalanches claim lives every year in our state, making avalanche education not just valuable, but absolutely critical for anyone venturing into the backcountry.