Western Slope Group Calendar
Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the east side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
Scramble – Parriot Mesa
Scrambling Trip
Up the standard scrambling route
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Hiking – Colorado National Monument - Old Gordon Trail
Hiking Trip
Get the blood flowing going up Old Gordon! Uphill route with beautiful views.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA - Kodel Canyon
Hiking Trip
Overflow pre-social hike. We'll do a loop.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
End of Winter Social
Join us for a mid-day social in Grand Junction. Jennifer also has a morning hike.
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
Hiking – Colorado National Monument - Lower Monument and Wedding Canyon Loop
Hiking Trip
Join retired geologist and former park ranger Don Regan for an unforgettable hike into the
No Prerequisites
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
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA
Hiking Trip
Hike out and back from the Pollock Bench Trailhead to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches.
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Wilderness First Aid
Location: Montrose, Colorado
No Prerequisites
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
Thu, May 7, 2026 - Sun, May 10, 2026
Blanding/Cedar Mesa multiday hiking
WSG's Spring multiday hiking trip is in SW Utah!
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
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
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
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026
Camp – Rifle Gap State Park
Hiking, Camping & Exploring Nature Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
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
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
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
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