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Thanks for Coming to the 2026 Banff Film Festival

Thanks for Coming to the 2026 Banff Film Festival

The 2026 Banff Film Festival in Denver was a success! Thanks for joining us. Check out photos from the event.

Exciting Updates Coming to CMC.org on March 23rd

Exciting Updates Coming to CMC.org on March 23rd

Since the launch of CMC.org in 2022, the Colorado Mountain Club team has been actively collecting feedback from members, volunteers, and staff on how to improve the website's navigation and usability.

CMC Spring/Summer 2026 Course Catalog is Now Live!

CMC Spring/Summer 2026 Course Catalog is Now Live!

Sign up for Colorado Mountain Club's spring and summer 2026 courses.

What to Expect at CMC’s 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings

What to Expect at CMC’s 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings

Banff Film Festival returns to the Denver Stockyards Event Center on March 6-8, 2026.

Risk Management Corner: February

Risk Management Corner: February

RISK MANAGEMENT CORNER: LOOKING BACK & PLANNING AHEAD - WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM LOOKING BACK

How Colorado Mountain Club Helped Shape Rocky Mountain National Park

How Colorado Mountain Club Helped Shape Rocky Mountain National Park

Happy 111th birthday to Rocky Mountain National Park!

First Aid After an Avalanche

First Aid After an Avalanche

Written by Keith Stinebaugh. As featured in The Boulder Group Newsletter, The Compass

Start Your Adventure with CMC

Start Your Adventure with CMC

Let us know where you adventure in 2026.

Doggie Hike Tips

Written by Linda Lawson

What to Expect at Backcountry Film Festival

What to Expect at Backcountry Film Festival

Do you have your tickets for Backcountry Film Festival? Here's what you can expect during the event.

Get an alpine start on supporting CMC!

Get an alpine start on supporting CMC!

Want to know how you can support Colorado Mountain Club this giving season?

Shop Small. Explore Big. Support CMC.

Shop Small. Explore Big. Support CMC.

This holiday season, give the gift of adventure and support Colorado Mountain Club at the same time!

From Trailheads to Toilets: The Crucial Work of CMC Snow Rangers

From Trailheads to Toilets: The Crucial Work of CMC Snow Rangers

CMC Conservation Director Brian Bergeler shares insights about how the CMC Snow Rangers program began, the wide array of tasks they tackle, and why we need their presence in our winter playgrounds.

Looking Back on a Successful Stewardship Season

Looking Back on a Successful Stewardship Season

Hear from CMC Conservation Coordinator Joey Lancia about all the great work CMC’s Stewardship Trail Crew accomplished this summer and what is happening next.

The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The New CMC Adventure Tech Shirt

The Colorado Mountain Club is proud to introduce the CMC Adventure Tech Shirt a.k.a "The Josh" – a stylish, functional button-up that represents everything we love about mountain life.

Meet VOM: Keith Stinebaugh

Meet VOM: Keith Stinebaugh

Rock start volunteer Keith Stinebaugh has been showing up and making it count!

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.

Everything You Need to Know About Freehub PRESENTS Film Festival

Everything You Need to Know About Freehub PRESENTS Film Festival

Have tickets to Freehub PRESENTS film festival? Here's what you need to know.

The Legacy of Rich McAdams

The Legacy of Rich McAdams

Remember our dedicated and passionate member, Rich McAdams.

The Fascinating History of South Table

The Fascinating History of South Table

South Table Mountain has been a defining feature of Golden for generations, its flat summit and striking cliffs shaping both the landscape and the community’s history.