Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) — Hiking, Climbing & Outdoor Adventures (Colorado Statewide)
About This Group
The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is Colorado’s premier outdoor recreation and conservation organization, founded in 1912. With chapters across the state — including Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and mountain communities — CMC connects thousands of outdoor enthusiasts through guided hikes, climbs, ski tours, backpacking trips, and educational courses. Whether you are a beginner looking to summit your first fourteener or an experienced mountaineer seeking partners for technical routes, CMC provides the community, training, and shared adventure that make Colorado’s outdoors accessible to everyone.
What to Expect
CMC offers hundreds of trips and events each month, ranging from easy nature walks to advanced mountaineering expeditions. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, trail running, and conservation projects. The club also offers comprehensive outdoor education including Wilderness Trekking School, Basic Mountaineering School, and avalanche safety courses. Social events include post-hike gatherings, film nights, and annual celebrations. Trips are led by trained, volunteer trip leaders and rated by difficulty so you can find the right fit.
Who It’s For
All ages and ability levels — from beginners to expert mountaineers. CMC is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to explore Colorado’s mountains, trails, and wild places with a supportive community.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Hundreds of trips and events monthly — see cmc.org for the full calendar
Locations: Chapters statewide including Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Format: In-person
Cost: Annual membership required; many trips and events included with membership
Registration: Join at cmc.org and sign up for trips through the online calendar
Contact Information
Organization: Colorado Mountain Club
Website: https://www.cmc.org/
Phone: (303) 279-3080