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.
Upcoming Events
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on trails and peak climbs using a Single Tall Pole (STP). The STP enables you to reduce impact on joints, reduce excess muscle strain and eliminate the damaging plunge step. You will feel the enhanced stability and balance as the STP enables you to concentrate on effective solid foot placements (i.e., better traction), which makes your backcountry travel easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Hiking – Square Top Mtn
Climb a high 13er off of Guanella pass, right across the road from Mt. Bierstadt. This climb replaces the previously listed Mt. Elbert climb, due to the Willow fire near Leadville. We'll include a side trip to the Square Top lakes, plus do an alternate route from the lakes to the summit, descending the standard route. The total mileage will be around 8.5 miles with roughly 2600 vertical gain.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Bike – Evergreen Mountain
Monday Evening Group MTB up Evergreen Mountain. We'll depart the Aldefer-Three sisters East trailhead at 6:00 pm
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Ben Tyler Trail
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): From the Rock Creek TH this beautiful trail meanders through forest and tundra and ascends to an open landscape. We will have the option to ascend another 450 ft to an unnamed high point, depending on how the group is doing. Minimum round trip ~11 miles and ~2400 ft elevation gain. Pace around 2.0-2.4 mph at lower elevations. At higher altitudes pace may drop to 1.6-2.0 mph. This is the twelfth in a summer series of AHS hikes.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Flagstaff Mountain
R&G 4mi GregoryCanyon/Flagstaff/CrownRock Loop – special Monday Rise&Grind
