THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED CMC'S 2021 ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA!
Stay tuned for more information on our next event, to be held early 2023.
AN EVENING SUPPORTING EDUCATION
The Colorado Mountain Club’s second-ever Benefit Gala raises vital funds for our Youth and Adult Education Programs. Our Youth Education Program provides transformative experiences to the children and under-served youth in our community, instilling within them a deep love of nature and Colorado’s wild places while teaching critical life skills. This year we are seeking to expand our Youth Education offerings to the Colorado Spring area, which will allow us to serve 500 additional students.
“Our son loves every minute of time spent at these camps. I love that the days were spent OUTSIDE. In the mountains, ON the mountains!” - YEP Participant Parent
The CMC’s Adult Education Programs act as a gateway to the mountains for novices and experts alike by removing barriers and teaching thousands of adventure-loving Coloradans the skills necessary to safely reach new summits.
KEV SHIELDS
Keynote Speaker
Kev Shields is a Scottish based all-round climber, well known for his solo climbing over the past decade with routes up to 5.13 and M10+, all done with one hand and epilepsy. Regardless of these and many other setbacks Kev has earned a reputation as a bold climber pushing his physical and mental limits in the arena of bold trad, soloing and Scottish winter climbing.
His story is one of a battle against the odds to succeed no matter the challenge—whether that be disabilities, people's perceptions, addiction, or bullying. Ultimately Kev’s is a story of redemption and freedom found in the mountains.
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We are so excited to see you for the CMC's Annual Benefit Gala! In order to keep everyone safe, we’re kindly requesting that all guests comply with the following COVID health and safety requirements: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination OR negative COVID test is required for entry.
If you have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the event, please bring your vaccination card (or photo of it) and a photo ID to our registration table at the venue. If you haven’t been vaccinated, please have a COVID test done within 48 hours before the event. Please bring your results with you, as well as a photo ID to our registration table at the venue. We truly hope that everyone will comply with these rules but understand if you cannot. In the interest of ensuring the safety of all guests, vendors, and venue employees, no guest will be admitted to the event without proof of a negative test or full vaccination.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Nicholas Family
Dan Cummings
Kathy Workman
Peter and Kathie Hamilton
Chris Chopyak
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR YEP PATRON SPONSORS
See photos of our February 2020 Benefit Gala by clicking the button below.
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Interested in Sponsoring the CMC Mountain Fest or Gala?
Contact Scott Farley, Chief Resource Development Officer, at scottfarley@cmc.org or (303) 996-2752.