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Backpacking for Beginners: Hike and Camp in Colorado’s Backcountry
Are you looking to take your family out for an adventure that won’t break the bank? Teach your kids essential skills that will last a
October 4, 2022
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Beginner Rock Climbing: How to Get Started
Beginner rock climbing can be filled with fun and adventure… and challenge your fitness level! It’s such a rewarding endeavor to progress through the sport
August 16, 2022
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Fundamental Mountain Skills: Prep for Your Summer Adventures
Long summer nights call for long adventures in the mountains. And new for this summer, we have launched several Fundamental Mountain Skills programs to help
July 21, 2022
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Hiking and Camping Program Giveaway
Win a Free Spot in One of Our New Hiking and Camping Programs Would you like to win a free spot in one of our
July 7, 2022
Avalanche Training
Analysis of a Historic Avalanche Cycle: The Spring of 2019
As we prepare for another season recreating in the backcountry, it’s hard not to reflect upon how last season ended. I, for one, feel lucky
October 15, 2019
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Staff Outings – Fun and Adventurous
Are you looking for new, fun ideas for your next staff retreat or offsite event? Rock climbing, hiking and snowshoeing are great sports for team-building, developing
October 9, 2013
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Springtime in Alaska
As you may or may not know, the springtime in Alaska is an amazing time for adventures in the mountains. From skiing the huge slopes
February 11, 2011
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Mexico 2010/2011
Mexico climbing season is right around the corner and now is the time to get your fall/winter plans all set up. Each year we head
August 18, 2010
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Mountaineering Seminar Trip Report
Multi-day mountaineering seminars are a summertime classic here at CMS. We guides love having Rocky Mountain National Park as our playground and we’re always psyched
July 29, 2010
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Life at the Boulderfield Hotel on Longs Peak
story by Jenn Fields for the Boulder Daily Camera I wish there was still a “hotel” on the Boulderfield on Longs Peak. And a cable
May 14, 2010
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Valdez Skiing Expedition
It is hard to call a trip like this an “expedition”. Many times when individuals hear the word expedition images of tents, freeze dried food,
May 7, 2010
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Boulder Rock Club Jr. Team: Red River Gorge
Having left the Red River Gorge in late October in 2009, I left with a strong resolve to return stronger and fitter than before. Finalizing
April 15, 2010
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Ecuador 2009
Our team of 3 had a superb expedition to Ecuador in early December. One of the things I’ve learned about international climbing over my 20+
December 18, 2009
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The Last Frontier
Earlier this week a CMS expedition team returned from the Alaskan Mountaineering Seminar. This expedition was based out of the Ruth Gorge, which is located
May 22, 2009
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Spring Ski Mountaineering: Skywalker Couloir
Yesterday we were able to ski one of my favorite lines in the Indian Peaks. The Skywalker Couloir (See Mountain Project for a good description)
May 22, 2009
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Valdez Heli-Ski Mountaineering Expedition Update:
Colorado Mountain School, AMGA Ski-mountaineering Guide, Mark Kelly, reports from Valdez, Alaska: “Things are going very well with many learning opportunities. We have been covering
April 14, 2009
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Viva Mexico!
Senior CMS Guide, Steve Johnson, has been living the jet setting life style. Over the past three months, Steve has lead three separate Mexico expeditions.
January 29, 2009
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Ecuador Volcanoes Expedition
Lead Guide: Dale Remsberg Assitant Guide: Joshua Jarrin Number of clients: 2 Dates: November 10 – 21, 2008 Another successful trip in the books for
November 26, 2008
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