The Summer Trail and Timberline Issue 1003 now avaiable Online

Contents
01 Letter from the CEO
05 Inbox
06 On the Outside
10 Mission Accomplishments
Learn the latest from the Conservation and
Education Departments, as well as the Museum.
16 From the Field
A long-distance trekker tests La Sportiva's entry
into the light hiking world.
18 The Clinic
If you live in Colorado, you need to know about lightning.
22 Pathfinder
Need to cool off? Flow like water on these beautiful riverside hikes.
40 From the Archives
We've heard about the 1963 American Everest Expedition, but the triumph of American
mountaineering may have come in 1958. By Gary Landeck
42 CMC Adventure Travel
Want to get away? Join classic CMC trips to Nepal, Vietnam, the Grand Canyon, and more

Partners Announce Opening of Lincoln-Democrat "14er" Trail Access

FAIRPLAY, Colo., May 29, 2009 – After four years of cooperative efforts, the Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI), Colorado Mountain Club, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, private land owners, Town of Alma and the U.S. Forest Service-South Park District announce a conditional June 1 opening of the “14er” trail from Kite Lake to Mounts Lincoln and Democrat. Based on trail work completed to-date, private land owners have agreed to a conditional summer 2009 access to Mounts Lincoln and Democrat. Only the approved access route from the Kite Lake trailhead is open. The agreement includes continued efforts to educate hikers about potential mountain dangers and the need to respect private property. Read more

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Take an Adventure Travel Trip

Take the Trips You Dream of --Travel the United States and the World! Visit exotic countries and experience the cultures of the world up close and personal. Climb fabled peaks. Hike places that will speak to your soul. Ski the world's best back country powder. Canoe fascinating waterways. Cycle and mountain bike pathways ranging from beautiful, gently rolling hills to challenging rugged steep trails. Go to Adventure Travels

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We know you have come to recognize that the CMC is an indispensable part of the mountain community, but we do more than help you recreate responsibly and safely. The CMC preserves the areas you cherish, educates our next generations of hikers and climbers, and provides accurate information via our magazine, website and press. Donate here!