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Risk Management Corner: Learning from St. Mary's Glacier Avalanche Incident
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, during an Alpine Climbing School (ACS) Intermediate Snow Field Day at St. Mary's Glacier, a shallow wind slab avalanche occurred on what appeared to be low-angle, low-consequence terrain. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 PM as the group was preparing for a final glissade exercise after completing their training sessions. Two individuals—an instructor and a student—were caught in the slide but fortunately were not buried and walked away without injuries. The slide area was approximately 75' x 200' with a depth of one to two feet.
Roger Wendell: A Distinguished Legacy of Service to the Colorado Mountain Club
As Roger Wendell prepares to retire in May 2025 after decades of dedicated service to the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), it's fitting to recognize his remarkable contributions and the indelible impact he has made on both the organization and its members.
Colorado Mountain Club Goes to Washington
CMC CEO Madeline Bachner Lane went to Washington D.C. with the Outdoor Alliance coalition to make connections on public lands and the communities who care about them.
Public Lands 101
Need a refresher on public land? We've got you covered.
Colorado's Outdoor Strategy
Colorado Mountain Club is proud support Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy — a statewide vision and framework for action that ensures a future where our outdoors, people, community character and ways of life endure for generations to come.
Update from Conservation Director Brian Bergeler
Meet Brian Bergeler, the new Conservation Director at Colorado Mountain Club.
Outdoor Unidos - FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Outdoor Unidos
What to Expect at CMC's REEL ROCK 19 Screening
Do you have your tickets for Reel Rock 19? Here's what you can expect during the event.
Recognizing Trailblazers of Colorado Mountain Club
As Women's History Month unfolds across our mountain landscape, Colorado Mountain Club proudly celebrates the remarkable leaders who have shaped our organization's legacy and continue to lead us toward new heights. From our earliest days to the present, they have been vital to CMC's mission of adventure, conservation, education, and community.
Helping Jeffco Manage our Trail Conditions
Mud may be a choice, but so is stewardship! Let's help Jeffco manage the trails we love so much!
What to Expect at CMC’s Banff Mountain Film Festival Screening
Do you have your tickets for Banff Film Festival? Here's what you can expect during the event.
Hosted by CMC: BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns to Denver!
Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the heart of adventure as the Colorado Mountain Club proudly hosts the BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour at a new venue this year, The Stockyards Event Center! Join us for 4 whole nights of adventure from February 27th-March 2nd, 2025!
2025 Jeffco Permit Requirements
A must read for all trip leaders and course instructors. In efforts to protect our trails, Jefferson County has updated their permit policy and added restrictions to any organization using Jeffco land. Keep reading to learn more about these updates.
Permitting : What You Need to Know for JeffCo
Permitting Updates for Jeffco County as of Jan 2025:
CMC Transition Planning Updates
This is a running list of CMC Transition Updates and will be updated as new information is available.
Impacted by REI's Experiences Announcement? Connect with CMC.
Colorado Mountain Club offers a range of outdoor courses, from wilderness first aid to mountaineering, filling the gap left by REI's discontinued offerings.
USFS Staffing Shortages and the Impact on Colorado's Outdoor Spaces
How CMC's Stewardship Crew plans to help with the U.S. Forest Service hiring freeze in Summer 2025
Risk Management Corner: December
Incident Report for Scramble – Northeast Ridge Eldorado Moutain (8341 feet), Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Give the Gift of Adventure: 2024 CMC Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gifts for your favorite outdoor enthusiasts? We've got you covered.
Colorado Mountain Club is Back with a New Basecamp for Colorado Adventures
Colorado Mountain Club has moved into our new offices in Golden.
CAIC Informational Webinar // Forecasting & Avalanche Education updates 11.7.24
Notes from a recent webinar offered by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Risk Management Corner - October 2024
Incident report from a Gore Range ascent of Keller Mountain's Southeast Ridge
Update from Chief Education Officer Stacey Halvorsen
A heartfelt thank you and exciting news
Membership Benefit Highlight: Coffee for the Cause
Wake up and smell the coffee before your next adventure! Getting outdoors is good for us, fresh air, exercise, and the ability to socialize with friends and family, but coffee comes first! Our new partnership with Coffee for the Cause allows you to get your coffee and support the CMC at the same time!
Update from your Chief Executive Officer
September 2024: A new Chapter for Colorado Mountain Club regarding the sale of the American Mountaineering Center.
