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First Aid After an Avalanche
Written by Keith Stinebaugh. As featured in The Boulder Group Newsletter, The Compass
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
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!
Want to know how you can support Colorado Mountain Club this giving season?
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
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
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 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
Rock start volunteer Keith Stinebaugh has been showing up and making it count!
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
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
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
Have tickets to Freehub PRESENTS film festival? Here's what you need to know.
The Legacy of Rich McAdams
Remember our dedicated and passionate member, Rich McAdams.
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.
Beyond the Slopes: How Kahle Toothill Found Community with Colorado Mountain Club
Colorado Mountain Club thrives because of our incredible members. Get to know some of them in our Featured Member series.
Outdoor Unidos: Building Bridges and Fostering Community in Colorado's Outdoors
Outdoor Unidos, a CMC and ViVe Wellness program, expands access to outdoor activities while fostering connection and empathy.
Historical Highlight - BREAKING BARRIERS: How the Colorado Mountain Club Embraces Outdoor Inclusion
In 1912, when the Colorado Mountain Club was founded, the outdoor recreation world was vastly different from today. Yet even in those early days, the seeds of progressive change were being planted that would eventually blossom into the inclusive, diverse organization we know today.
(NEW!) Historical Highlight - FIRST CMC TRIP May 2025
CMC has a long history in mountaineering, education and advocacy which is focused in Colorado's Rocky Mountains but extends around the world. Each month we'll highlight a different moment in history to share with our members.
SUMMITS INSTEAD OF SCROLLING: WHY COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB IS YOUR ANTIDOTE TO MODERN LIFE
How research-backed outdoor social connection combats isolation, stress, and the wellness crisis facing Americans today
