Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Palisade Rim
Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Hiking – Palisade Rim

Hiking Trip
Let’s do it again! 7 mile hike followed by a trip to Colterris. Great views
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closed Nov 12
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Hiking – Black Canyon National Park - Warner Route
Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Hiking – Black Canyon National Park - Warner Route

Hiking Trip
Plunge down to the Gunnison River on the Warner Route. A steep 3000 ft descent
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Nov 14
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Learn About Wild For Good Campaign

Join staff from Wilderness Workshop and the Colorado Wildlands Project to learn about the Wild for Good report, highlighting ten incredible wild places across western Colorado that these organizations are working to protect.

Gearhead Outfitters
461 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
Wilderness First Aid - CMC WSG - 2025 (WESTERN SLOPE)
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration closes Nov 17
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)
Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Hiking – Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)

Hiking Trip
Hiking RAT trails - 2nd group
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Nov 29
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)
Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Hiking – Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)

Hiking Trip
New trails loop!
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Nov 29
Western Slope
Anne Keil
McInnis Canyons NCA
Sun, Dec 21, 2025

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA

Hiking Trip
Doin' D'loops
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Dec 19
Western Slope
Anne Keil
TCS Glacier Travel - CMC Denver - 2026
Wed, Jan 7, 2026 - Wed, Mar 11, 2026

TCS Glacier Travel

Prerequisites
12 participants
CMC State
Jennifer Bealer
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
CMC AIARE L1 2026.c1
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - Thu, Jan 15, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Jan 7
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Tue, Jan 13, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 7
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Wed, Jan 14, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the cold and snow. Your day will focus on
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 7
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Thu, Jan 15, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 7
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
CMC AIARE L1 2026.c2
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - Sun, Jan 18, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
7 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1
Sat, Jan 17, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
7 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Jan 18, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
7 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Mar 6, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
18 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 2
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - 2026
Fri, Mar 6, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Mar 2
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1
Sat, Mar 7, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
18 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Mar 8, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
18 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom
Fri, Mar 13, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 11
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - 2026
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - Sun, Mar 15, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
16 participants
Registration closes Mar 8
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Sat, Mar 14, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 8
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Mar 15, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 13
CMC State
Uwe Sartori