Doggie Hike Tips
Written by Linda Lawson
Upcoming Events
Fri, Jan 16, 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.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Hiking – High Line Canal
This walk will take us from the E Orchard Rd trailhead to Mamie D Eisenhower Park. It is hike #8 of 14 hiking sections along the canal. It covers segments 12, 13, and 14 of the Highline Canal Guidebook, roughly mile 30 to mile 37.5. At 7.7 miles it (and hike #9) are the longest hiking sections on the canal. If you are new to the area, want to stay active this winter, avoid I-70 traffic, or just enjoy walking the canal, come join us. We'll be walking most Fridays.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Hiking – Dominguez Canyon Trail
We will hike to an archeological site about 3.3 miles from the trailhead. This is a relatively easy hike with about 500' of elevation gain along the Gunnison River and then up the Dominguez Canyon. This is a dog friendly hike.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort - Sunrise Uphill Ski
Uphill sunrise ski (and maybe downhill)
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise or two. Prior to the class, students are required to complete the AIARE's on-line class. We'll provide the AIARE code needed via email.
