Western Slope Group Calendar
Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Scramble – Mount Moss and Lavender Peak
Scrambling Trip
A scramble up Lavender Peak and Mount Moss, from the Sharkstooth TH.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
End of summer picnic at Ridgway Reservoir State Park
Join us at the Dallas Creek area at noon for lunch. Optional 10am put-in for a non-CMC kayak or SUP (bring your own)
Mon, Aug 31, 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
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
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026
Camp – Vega State Park
Camping & Exploring Nature Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir
Hiking Trip
This is an out and back, 6 mile hike, with minimal elevation gain and zero
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Hiking – Red Mountain Pass - Spirit Gulch Trail
Hiking Trip
Hike on an old mining road past the Barstow mine and into an upper basin.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Mt Blue Sky - Summit Lake
Hiking Trip
We're going to try and squeeze in one more Mt Blue Sky Wilderness hike in
No Prerequisites
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
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026
WSG: Fall Colors trip
Enjoy the fall colors in the Carbondale area.
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, Leader's Permission Required
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
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hiking – Thomas Lakes - Mt. Sopris Trail
Hiking Trip
Hike to the top of Mt. Sopris.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hiking – Cathedral Lake
Hiking Trip
Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hiking – Thomas Lakes
Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Hiking – Capitol Ditch Trail
Hiking Trip
Beautiful views of Capitol Peak. Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend.
No Prerequisites
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Bobcats trip – Meadow Creek Trailhead
Hiking Trip
This hike will follow the Meadow Creek Trail through a scenic mix of lodgepole pine
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hiking – Red Mountain Pass
Hiking Trip
Fall colors hike at the Ironton Ghost town and mine area. New members/guests welcome.
No Prerequisites
Sat–Wed, Oct 10–14, 2026
Camp – Superbowl Campground near Indian Creek UT
Camping Trip
Group basecamp with options to hike, mountain bike, climb, see details below
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Wilderness First Responder
LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE
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
Descend into Lathrop canyon on the Lathrop Canyon trail
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
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
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.
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