Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
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
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Mon, Jul 27, 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
2 participants
Registration closes Jul 25
Denver
Blake Clark
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
2 participants
Registration closed Jul 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Kilpacker Trailhead
Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Hiking – Kilpacker TH - Navajo-Kilpacker Loop

Hiking Trip
Celebrate 250/150 without the 14er crowds but views of the Wilson group! The Kilpacker Basin
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 30
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
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
Red Mountain Pass
Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Hiking – Red Mountain Pass - Red Mountain 3

Hiking Trip
The hike to the top of Red Mountain 3 is on a jeep road and
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Aug 11
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Tue–Fri, Aug 18–21, 2026

Camp – Silver Jack Campground

Camping & Hiking Trip
This is a three night camping trip in a beautiful alpine setting 26 miles northeast
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Washington Gulch
Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Hiking – Washington Gulch

Hiking Trip
#403. High trail north of Crested Butte
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 20
Western Slope
Mike Murphy
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
4 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
11 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
1 participant on standby
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
3 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
2 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
1 participant 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
1 participant
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
12 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