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ACCESS TO OUTINGS
Enjoy the beauty of Colorado's outdoors in a variety of ways including hiking, climbing, skiing, backpacking, snowshoeing, and more. As a CMC member, your participation is not limited to just the Northern Colorado Group. You're also welcome to join other groups across Colorado in their scheduled activities. The online statewide CMC Calendar provides information on all CMC trips. You'll also receive a quarterly Northern Colorado Group newsletter and the CMC's semiannual magazine, Trail & Timberline.
ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION
The Northern Colorado Group runs several courses that provide education, training, and practical experience to enhance your outdoor expertise. These are designed to enable you to have a more meaningful and safer experience in the great outdoors. Our offerings include Mountain Hiking School, Alpine Scrambling, Basic Mountaineering, and for would-be leaders, our Trip Leadership Course.
SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN THE OUTDOORS WITH OTHERS
More than 300 individuals and families are members of the Northern Colorado Group. Experience the camaraderie common among participants, whether on an outdoor excursion or at one of our program nights or get-togethers. Many of our members have developed lifelong friendships through participating in CMC gatherings.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
All of our leaders are volunteers that willingly dedicate their time to share their expertise with other members. Many simply want companionship on the trips they like to do, while others lead as a way of giving back to the community. Some have a special knowledge they share. CMC also partners with the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Parks, and Larimer County Parks to maintain trails and help on special projects through our Trail Days program. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to join Colorado Mountain Club, we encourage you to consider how you can make a difference. A day or two a year is all it takes!
TRIPS LED BY TRAINED LEADERS
Colorado Mountain Club trips are led by skilled leaders trained in planning, scouting, and leading backcountry hikes. This prevents hiking groups from veering off course, separating, or ending up in dangerous situations; very important considerations when you're venturing out into the wilderness.