Rich McAdams Celebration of Life

Please join us from 3pm-5pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the CMC Basecamp (15605 W 32nd Ave., Golden, CO  80401 - Colorado Mountain Club - Google Maps) for a Celebration of Life event honoring Rich McAdams.   

His 46 years of dedication to CMC helped shape generations of mountaineers and outdoor adventurers.  Rich was more than a climber and instructor.  He was a mentor, a leader, and a friend whose influence reached far beyond the trail.  His legacy lives on in the skills he shared, the community he strengthened, and deep connections and spirit of adventrue that he inspired.  This gathering is an opportunity to remember Rich, share stories, and honor a life that continues to echo through the mountains he loved.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rich McAdams Fund through the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation.

Donation link:  Donations – Colorado Mountain Club Foundation

Rich McAdams Fund Link:  Funds – Colorado Mountain Club Foundation

The Rich McAdams Fund, established 2025, will:

1)  support CMC as a whole

2)  enhancement and improvement of adult-level CMC education programs throughout the state

3)  enhancement and improvement of educational opportunities as well as recognition for CMC volunteers