Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Tue, Aug 19, 2025

CMC Leadership Meeting

This is a bi-monthly meeting that takes place on the third Tuesday of even months.

CMC Leadership Meeting
CMC Basecamp & Teams
15605 West 32nd
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure! JOIN US AT THE CLIMBING WALL AFTER for New and Prospective Member Night Open Climb!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Waterdog Lakes Trail
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Hiking – Waterdog Lakes Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike to the first lake, near Monarch Pass.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – West Mancos River Loop
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Hiking – West Mancos River Loop

Hiking Trip
The West Mancos River Loop is a short hike on sections of four trails. It
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Western Slope
Danny King
Red Mountain Pass
Sun, Aug 24, 2025

Hiking – Red Mountain Pass - Albany Gulch Loop

Hiking Trip
We'll hike a loop through trees with some views of the Red Mountains. We'll walk
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Aug 22
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Sat, Aug 30, 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
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Crag Crest
Sun, Aug 31, 2025

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Crag Crest

Hiking Trip
A hike along the spine of Grand Mesa, with views in all directions.
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 29
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Hiking – Grand Mesa - County Line Nordic Trails
Mon, Sep 1, 2025

Hiking – Grand Mesa - County Line Nordic Trails

Hiking Trip
A non-Laborious loop hike on the snow-free nordic trails. Dog friendly.
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Aug 30
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Lake to Lake Trail
Tue, Sep 9, 2025

Hiking – Lake to Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
Short trail in Lake City and option to explore
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 9
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Waterdog Lake
Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Hiking – Waterdog Lake

Hiking Trip
This is a challenging hike for our exploration of the Lake City area. A steep
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 10
Western Slope
Marsha Pritchard
Hiking – Thompson Lake
Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Hiking – Thompson Lake

Hiking Trip
Join us for midweek hiking in Lake City!
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Sep 11
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Helmet Peak - Rush Basin
Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Hiking – Helmet Peak - Rush Basin

Hiking & Environmental Awareness Trip
Small in stature with a sun-drenched south ridge approach. Helmet Peak is a great climb
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Sep 11
Western Slope
Danny King
Sat, Sep 13, 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
Grand Mesa
Sun, Sep 14, 2025

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir

Hiking Trip
Hike starting at Jumbo Lake going to Anderson Reservoir. Overlooks and fall color.
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Sep 12
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Sun, Sep 14, 2025

Mesa lakes Lodge social

Great food, full bar. Adjacent to scheduled hike. Come join your friends. Lodge is on CO65 next to Jumbo Lake on Grand Mesa.

Mesa Lakes Lodge
3619 Hwy 65
Wed, Sep 17, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Mount Sneffels
Fri, Sep 19, 2025

Hiking – Mount Sneffels - Southwest Ridge

Hiking Trip
Hike and scramble the classic SW ridge of Nount Sneffels, descending the south slopes.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Sun, Sep 21, 2025

Autumn Equinox Social

This social gathering will be a celebration of Public Lands & the La Plata Mountains

Autumn Equinox Social
Mancos Brewery
484 Hwy 160 E Frontage Rd, Mancos, CO 81328
Sat, Sep 27, 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
Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle
Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle

Hiking Trip
Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle
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
0 participants 0 leaders
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 - Sun, Oct 12, 2025

Capitol Reef area multiday hiking

WSG's 6th Annual multiday hiking trip is at Capitol Reef this year

Capitol Reef area multiday hiking
Capitol Reef NP UT area
TBD
Wed, Oct 15, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Mount Lamborn
Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Hiking – Mount Lamborn

Hiking Trip
Hike to the high point at the head of the North Fork valley.
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Oct 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

CANCELED - DUPEWestern Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner

To be deleted.

Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Western Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner

Join us for Dave Cooper's "Travels on the Wilder Side" presentation at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose!

Western Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner
Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Wilderness First Aid - CMC WSG - 2025 (WESTERN SLOPE)
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
24 participants
Registration closes Nov 17
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Field Day
Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Field Day – Grand Mesa

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
AVALANCHE TERRAIN AVOIDANCE (ATA) The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course is a basic online seminar and
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Field Day
Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Field Day – Grand Mesa - Grand Mesa Lodge

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
AVALANCHE TERRAIN AVOIDANCE (ATA) The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course is a basic seminar and 1/2
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Jan 9
Western Slope
Jay Johnson