Colorado Mountain Club - CO Wilderness Families

02/03/2023

Looking for some family fun? The CMC has a family climb night on Feb. 10 2023.

Join the Youth Programs Team for a night of indoor climbing at the American Mountaineering Center! Free for members and $5/person for non-members. Equipment and instruction provided.

10/16/2019

https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/how-to-make-hiking-fun-with-kids?fbclid=IwAR3xgawV0uqVGe5Gjl29-ZUOkIvlFfWBLM8elrJ7vWjsXlUvAwT-7Bbu-cU

Whether it’s a stroll through a city park or exploring a new hiking trail, here are tips to make your next hike with kids more fun

10/09/2019

Family climb night is coming! Hosted by our Youth Education Program (YEP) at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden.

Join us for a fun night of rock climbing! We will have Youth Education Instructors and volunteers there to teach climbing techniques and to guide parents in how to support their children in this new sport! No prior climbing experience required. All gear is provided but you're welcome to bring your own.
All ages welcome!
Friday - October 18th, 2019
Friday - November 15th, 2019
Cost: Free for CMC members / $5 per family for non-members.

More information here http://bit.ly/FamClimbYEP

We need volunteers to help belay! Do you love being outside?

Are you excited about empowering kids and families?

Do you have teaching experience or desire to gain experience?

Are you 16 years or older?
Available during some school hours?

Join our community!

Visit www.cmc.org/volunteeryep for more information!

08/06/2019

Fun for the whole family!

Colorado Mountain Fest has fun for the whole family! While you check out the entertainment, the vendor village, and the clinics and seminars, drop the kids off with our CMC Youth Education Program Coordinators! We'll have slacklining, Colorado wildlife, scavenger hunt, and climbing in the CMC Bouldering Bus! Open to youth, grades 2-5!

Register here!

http://bit.ly/MtnFestClinic

05/15/2019

Looking for an adult adventure? Check out CMC Adventure Travel trip: Nepal - Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary. https://www.cmc.org/AdventureTravel/AdventureTravelTrips/NepalAnnapurna.aspx

05/08/2019

Summer is around the corner. The CMC offers Summer Adventure Courses and Camps for kids and teen: https://www.cmc.org/Youth/AdventureCourses/SummerCourses.aspx Come climb and explore with the CMC YEP!

05/01/2019

Get outside this weekend and try some of these activities with you kids: https://www.outdoors.org/articles/20-outdoor-activities-kids-can-do-anywhere

AMC's Outdoors Rx director, Angel Santos Burres, suggests 20 outdoor activities kids can do in their backyard and beyond.

04/27/2019

Check out page 24 of the latest Trail and Timberline and learn about the Iceland Adventure Travel trip led by Patty, one of our CWF trip leaders: https://issuu.com/christiangreen/docs/tt_1035-compressed

Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu’s millions of monthly readers. Title: Trail & Timberline #1035, Author: Colorado Mountain Club, Name: Trail ...

04/24/2019

We had a great time snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Snow Mountain Ranch in January. Keep an eye out in the fall for next's year winter trip. Watch here for new hikes and events this spring and summer

04/21/2019

Interested in some adventure travel with the CMC? Check out the Moab - Bike & Hike Adventure

Explore the famous mountain biking and hiking trails in Moab, Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Enjoy riding or hiking for four days of adventure in this amazing desert wonderland. A favorite is the seldom traveled Hidden Canyon trail with its prolific Ancient Puebloan art & hunting ruins. A large campfire with live music, drum circles, sweat lodge, desert croquet and other games & group activities round out the afternoon and evening fun. This trip is open to all ages and abilities, bring your family and friends and kick off the summer weather in Moab. https://www.cmc.org/AdventureTravel/AdventureTravelTrips/Moab,Utah-HikingMountainBiking2019.aspx

04/19/2019

We'll have some CWF hikes posted soon. In the meantime, check out this New Member Hike at Staunton State Park on April 25 if you want to learn more about the CMC: https://www.cmc.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=44569

Founded in 1912 and designed to unite adventure, education and preservation, we represent the Colorado lifestyle and everything that is great about Colorado.

04/19/2019

Spend your April 26th early release day with YEP: https://www.cmc.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=44046

Founded in 1912 and designed to unite adventure, education and preservation, we represent the Colorado lifestyle and everything that is great about Colorado.

04/17/2019

It is time to register for summer camp. The CMC offers Summer Adventure Courses and Camps for kids and teens: https://www.cmc.org/Youth/AdventureCourses/SummerCourses.aspx Come climb and explore with the CMC YEP!

04/15/2019

Renew with or join the CMC in April and get a retro cmc shirt: https://www.cmc.org/

04/12/2019

If you loved the climbing at the CWF holiday party, your'll love YEP Family climb night. This is a free, family-oriented climbing event. All ages are welcome! Sign up here: https://www.cmc.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=46772

Founded in 1912 and designed to unite adventure, education and preservation, we represent the Colorado lifestyle and everything that is great about Colorado.

04/10/2019

Looks like we might get some snow today. If you are out of winter outdoor ideas: https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/12-great-outdoor-winter-activities-for-kids

Are you trying to get your kids outdoors and active in the winter? Here are a dozen fun ideas to keep them moving and connect them with the natural world, recommended by AMC experts. All these activities can be done in the backyard or around the neighborhood. 1. Make snow angels and snowmen. If snow...

04/09/2019

Spring is here and it is time to get out to hike! Where are you headed this weekend?

12/16/2018

Don't miss out! Today is the last day to register for the CWF Nordic Ski and Snowshoe trip - Snow Mountain Ranch Weekend. January 18 - 21, 2019
https://www.cmc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?ID=44466