Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River
Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-n-back, off-trail snowshoe hike starts from the last switchback on US 40 on the
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Apr 15
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches
Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches

Hiking Trip
Hike out and back from the Pollock Bench Trailhead to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches.
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Apr 10
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH

Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead.
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Apr 24
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Wilderness First Aid - WSG -  May 02-03, 2026
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

Location: Montrose, Colorado

No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes May 24
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Thu, May 7, 2026

Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
Brown's Canyon near Blanding UT, WSG's multiday event participants only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes May 6
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Thu, May 7, 2026 - Sun, May 10, 2026

Blanding/Cedar Mesa multiday hiking

WSG's Spring multiday hiking trip is in SW Utah!

Blanding UT area
TBD
Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Fri, May 8, 2026

Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
Difficult 12 mile hike down Bullet Canyon to Grand Gulch and returning up Sheiks Gulch.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes May 6
Western Slope
Paul Sheya
Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Fri, May 8, 2026

Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
Kane Gulch to Junction Ruin- for Blanding participants only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes May 6
Western Slope
Charlie Winger
Hovenweep National Monument
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – Hovenweep National Monument

Hiking Trip
We will hike to 3 sites in Hovenweep to see the amazing structures left by
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes May 7
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Natural Bridges National Monument UT
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – Natural Bridges National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
This is an 8.5 mile loop hike in White and Armstrong Canyons to see the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes May 7
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Sun, May 10, 2026

Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
House on Fire is justly famous for the integration of rock and dwelling. We will
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes May 8
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Mon, May 11, 2026

Introduction to Wildfire and Smoke Tools for Trip Planning

An introduction to on-line tools for trip leaders to plan trips using tools to look at the threat of wildfires and smoke danger.

Zoom Video
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Sun, May 17, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH

Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes May 15
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Colorado National Monument
Thu, May 21, 2026

Hiking – Colorado National Monument - Monument Canyon

Hiking Trip
Take a walk back in geologic time along the upper section of the Monument Canyon
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes May 19
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026

Camp – Rifle Gap State Park

Exploring Nature, Camping & Hiking Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes May 20
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Hiking – Mansfield Ditch-Lower Cherry Creek car shuttle
Sat, May 23, 2026

Hiking – Mansfield Ditch-Lower Cherry Creek car shuttle

Hiking Trip
Dog friendly car shuttle hike outside of Rifle
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration opens Apr 22
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Three Forks Trail
Sun, May 24, 2026

Hiking – Three Forks Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike to Little Hill and Snowdrift Mountain which are off of the three forks trail.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration opens Apr 22
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Hiking – Three Forks Trail
Sun, May 24, 2026

Hiking – Three Forks Trail

Hiking Trip
Dog friendly shorter version out/back outside of Rifle
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes May 22
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
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
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
17 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
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
15 participants
Western Slope
Anne Keil