Summit 2026: Commemorating 250 Years of America and 150 Years of Colorado Statehood
2026 marks a massive double milestone for the state and the country, and Colorado Mountain Club plans to celebrate in the most Colorado way possible.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Gore Range Group Annual Picnic with Hikes
Come early to hike and stay for the pot-luck picnic! Hikers gather at 8:00-9:30 AM at the Shelter to break into hiking groups. Picnic at 11:30 AM; Bring a side or dessert to share. The Club will provide main course entree choices and beverage selection. Bring - Camp chairs, Potluck share, your camp tableware.
Sun–Mon, Jun 21–22, 2026
Backpack – Four Pass Loop
2-Day, 1 night fastpack of the challenging and beautiful, 26 mile loop trail takes you around the iconic Maroon Bells mountains in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The route climbs over four mountain passes each well over 12,000 feet for a total elevation gain of 8,200ft
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Rock Climb – Elevenmile Canyon
Let's enjoy the summer climbing weather and get outside to climb in ElevenMile Canyon (near Lake George, CO) at Arch Rock. Participants must have the "Intermediate Rock Climbing Badge" or equivalent on their profile (or personally know the trip leader). Trip will go to approx 3pm, or earlier (when everyone is ready or if the weather dictates it). Arch Rock has Sport/Trad/Single&Multipitch climbing available.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Tremont Ridge to Tremont Mountain
This is the first 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 2,000') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Hiking – Pikes Peak via Crags Campground
This is the shorter route up Pikes peak, the Crags Campground is 14 miles and 4400 vertical feet. Trailblazer hike, fast hikers only. 530am carpool from Dry Creek park and Ride.
