Western Slope Group Calendar
Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Wilderness First Responder
LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026
Backpack – Dominguez Canyon Trail
Hiking & Backpacking Trip
This is an easy and casual backpack trip in Big Domginuez Canyon. We will hike
No Prerequisites
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Hiking – Bangs Canyon Special Recreation Managment Area
Hiking Trip
RISE AND SHINE SERIES: Little Park Trailhead off of Little Park Road. We'll hike a
No Prerequisites
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Hiking – Hidden Valley Trail (Moab)
Hiking Trip
A hike up to a beautiful red rock valley, complete with petroglyphs.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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, with optional hikes Thursday and Sunday.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Hiking – Canyonlands - Island in the Sky
Hiking Trip
Hike (and scramble) down and back from the Lathrop Trailhead to the White Rim Road
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Hiking – Arches National Park
Hiking Trip
A loop through the Devil's Garden trail, seeing several arches.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Hiking – Canyonlands - Island in the Sky
Hiking Trip
Hike the Neck Spring trail, 6 miles. Optionally, continue on to the Grand View Point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Hiking – Canyonlands Needles District
Hiking Trip
Chesler Park/Devils Kitchen Out and Back hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Hiking – Horsethief Trail Area (UT)
Hiking Trip
A loop hike through the Horsethief trail system.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Hiking – Mount Peale
Hiking Trip
Off-trail hike to the top of the La Sal Mountains.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Hiking – Arches National Park
Hiking Trip
The less-visited Eye of the Whale trail (and arch).
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Conservation – McInnis Canyons NCA - Pollock Bench
Hiking Trip
Join our guest Jim Ramey, Colorado State Director for the Wilderness Society for a discussion
No Prerequisites
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Hiking – Dominguez Canyon Trail
Hiking Trip
One way hike through Big Dominguez Canyon. We will take a shuttle to the Big
No Prerequisites
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Western Slope Group 2026 Annual Dinner
Potluck dinner, socializing, business meeting, and an exciting mountaineering adventure talk and slideshow with Tom Maceyka.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Hiking – Gunnison Gorge NCA - Cool Rock Canyon Trail
Hiking Trip
Out & back up the canyon. Sign up for waitlist and we'll add another trip
No Prerequisites
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Hiking – Palisade Rim
Hiking Trip
This will be a 7-8 mile hike, followed by a visit to Colterris winery. Expect
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
ATA Hybrid Lecture & Field Day – Grand Mesa
Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Aware // Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - WSG
If you have registered for and completed the online seminar, you may sign up for
No Prerequisites
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