Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Single Tall Pole – Mt Galbraith
Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Single Tall Pole – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 24
Denver
Blake Clark
Engineer Mountain Trailhead
Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Hiking – Engineer Mountain Trailhead - Coal Creek

Hiking Trip
Car shuttle from Coal Bank pass to Coal Creek north of Durango
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 26
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Crane Lake
Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Crane Lake

Hiking Trip
Fourth of July hike to do a loop of lower Mesa Top and Crane Lake.
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jul 2
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Sat, Jul 4, 2026

July 4th tailgater/ post-hike social

A mid-afternoon gathering of the tribe at Flowing Park. Stick around after Jennifer & Judy's hike(s), or ramble out Flowing Park road on your own, enjoy the wildflowers, and hang out for a while.

Flowing Park Reservoir
Uncompahgre National Forest
Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Hiking – Uncompahgre National Forest - Little Creek #655

Hiking Trip
Little Creek/Corral Fork Loop off North Divide Rd. LIT hike for Mark M.
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 3
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Summit Stories: The Queen Swing Film Screening

Join CMC for a family-friendly evening featuring climbing activities for youth, outdoor community groups, and a screening of The Queen Swing. After the film, hear from climber Kate Kelleghan, featured in The Queen Swing, during a live Q&A and community conversation.. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase during the film portion.

Summit Stories: The Queen Swing Film Screening
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Lone Cone Peak
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Scramble – Lone Cone Peak

Scrambling Trip
A scramble up the NW ridge, and return down the N ridge and across the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jul 10
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Summit Stories: A2 14 Film Screening

A2 14 follows Colorado endurance athletes Andrew Hamilton and Andrea Sansone as they attempt to climb all 58 of Colorado's fourteeners in a single push. Chasing a historic Fastest Known Time, the pair navigate rugged terrain, relentless fatigue, and the logistical challenge of linking together Colorado's highest peaks in one extraordinary adventure.

Summit Stories: A2 14 Film Screening
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Mt. Eolus
Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Summit 2026 – Mt Eolus - Northeast Ridge

Scrambling Trip
A special commemoration of 250/150 on Colorado Day to summit the state's 14ers.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
West Rico Trails
Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Hiking – West Rico Trails

Hiking Trip
W. Fall Creek to E. Fall Creek car shuttle, dog friendly
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jul 31
Western Slope
Anne Keil
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Oh-Be-Joyful Trail
Sun, Aug 23, 2026

Hiking – Oh-Be-Joyful Trail

Hiking Trip
Out & back north of Crested Butte dog friendly
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - we will be discussing "The Way Out" by Devon O'Neil
No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration closes Aug 31
Denver
Hannah Korrell
Vega State Park
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026

Camp – Vega State Park

Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 2
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Hiking – Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail

Hiking Trip
This is a strenuous hike to memorials for fallen firefighters. We will pace accordingly. It
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

WSG: Fall Colors trip

Enjoy the fall colors in the Carbondale area.

Carbondale, CO
Avalanche Creek
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Hiking – Avalanche Creek

Hiking Trip
A beautiful fall hike along Avalanche Creek, passing Hell Roaring creek and stopping at Duley
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
American Lake Trail
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Hiking – American Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
Part of Fall Color Weekend. Preference will be given to attendees of the full weekend.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 24
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Thomas Lakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Thomas Lakes - Mt. Sopris Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike to the top of Mt. Sopris.
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Cathedral Lake
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Cathedral Lake

Hiking Trip
Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Claire McCullough
Thomas Lakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Thomas Lakes

Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Capitol Ditch Trail
Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Hiking – Capitol Ditch Trail

Hiking Trip
Beautiful views of Capitol Peak. Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend.
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Claire McCullough
Wilderness First Responder - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Responder

LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE

No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

WSG: Fall Canyons trip (Moab)

Our semi-annual multi-day outing to the Utah canyon country. Hiking Friday and Saturday, and possibly other activities depending on your interests.

Moab, UT
Moab, UT
Western Slope Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions - Western Slope - 2025
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, May 20, 2025 - Tue, Dec 31, 2030

Western Slope Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions

Complete Trip Leader Skills Course as the third step in your CMC trip leader journey!

Prerequisites
14 participants
Western Slope
Anne Keil