Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Sat, May 24, 2025

Birding Along Florida River

This site is near Bondad in southern Colorado

SJMA's Durango Nature Center, Bondad CO
63 County Road 310, Durango, CO 81301
Thu, May 29, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Introduction to Backpacking

New to backpacking in Colorado or looking to refresh your knowledge? Join CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and the Backpacking School who are co-hosting this virtual event. Open to all CMC Members.

Zoom Presentation
Hiking – West End - Dolores River Trail
Sat, May 31, 2025

Hiking – West End - Dolores River Trail

Hiking Trip
Weekend hiking the West End of Colorado
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes May 28
Western Slope
Hiking – The West End
Sun, Jun 1, 2025

Hiking – The West End

Hiking Trip
See rock art sites & Sewemup Mesa with our Conservation Chair!
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes May 29
Western Slope
Hiking – Sheep Mountain
Tue, Jun 3, 2025

Hiking – Sheep Mountain

Hiking Trip
Starting from the North Fork Trailhead, this off-trail hike to Sheep Mountain in Pike National
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking

Karl Ford is one of a very select group who has completed all three legs of the Triple Crown of backpacking (AT, PCT, and CDT), about 8,000 miles combined. He is also a WTS Master Instructor. Join Karl to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. This event is for BPX members AND trip leaders!

Zoom Presentation
Leader in Training (LIT) Hike – Black Canyon National Park - Deadhorse Trail (with loop)
Sun, Jun 8, 2025

Leader in Training (LIT) Hike – Black Canyon National Park - Deadhorse Trail (with loop)

Hiking Trip
Let's check out the Deadhorse Trail in the Black Canyon before it gets too hot!
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 6
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Ouray Via Ferrata
Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Via Ferrata – Ouray Via Ferrata - Downstream

Via Ferrata Trip
Let's tackle the OVF Downstream during the week when it shouldn't be crowded. Register with
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed May 19
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Ouray Perimeter Trail
Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Hiking – Ouray Perimeter Trail

Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jun 12
Western Slope
Jill Mattoon
Dark Canyon Trailhead
Sun, Jun 15, 2025

Hiking – Dark Canyon Trailhead

Hiking Trip
East of Paonia CO
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 14
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Silvershield TH
Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Hiking – Silvershield TH - Dinosaur Tracks

Hiking Trip
A little over two miles up to the dinosaur tracks, and beautiful views of the
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jun 19
Western Slope
Jill Mattoon
Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Bike to Work Day

Join CMC for our 3rd annual summer Bike to Work Day, hosted by the City of Golden.

Vanover Park, Golden, CO
Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Engineer Mountain Trailhead
Fri, Jul 11, 2025

Hiking – Engineer Mountain Trailhead - Cascade Creek

Hiking Trip
Car shuttle Coal Bank Pass to Cascade Creek TH, SW Colorado
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jul 9
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Hiking – Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible
Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Hiking – Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible

Hiking Trip
Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 4
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Capitol Reef National Park
Thu, Oct 9, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park

Hiking Trip
WSG's Annual Fall multiday hiking trip 10/9-12
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closed May 19
Western Slope
Anne Keil
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

Prerequisites
18 participants
Western Slope
Anne Keil