HCCA Calendar
Whether you live in the valley or are just visiting, HCCA has an event for you! From summer hikes to winter backcountry film screenings, and volunteer stewardship opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Our events bring the community together to celebrate public lands, waters, and wildlife—while also raising awareness about current threats, proposed projects, and responsible use of our valley's most beloved lands. Stay informed and take action! Join HCCA at one of our upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
4 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMI Bar Ranch, 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO 81230, USAHCCA is excited to kick off stewardship season with the City of Gunnison at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ 4th Annual Colorado Public Lands Day—Beers, Bands and Barbed Wire Strands. Join us in mapping and pulling invasive cheatgrass that threatens our public lands and wildlife on Signal Peak.
18 days to the eventMay 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLegion Park, Gunnison, CO 81230, USAJoin HCCA at the Annual Gunnison City Cheatgrass Pull Day! BEAT THE CHEAT across the Gunnison City limits on Saturday, May 30th by pulling the invasive plant before it seeds. Every hand makes a difference—come out, pull out some cheatgrass, and be part of the solution!
Past Events
A Night of Conservation Storytelling: Common Waters & Our Lands, Our Future: The GORP ActWed, Apr 08UC Theater at Western
21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival – Western Colorado UniversityThu, Jan 15UC Theater at Western
21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival – The Majestic TheaterFri, Dec 12Crested Butte
48th Annual MeetingSun, Nov 16Crested Butte
HCCA Happy HourTue, Nov 11Crested Butte
HCCA Hike: Oh-Be-JoyfulWed, Aug 27Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Crystal MillWed, Aug 20Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike : West Brush CreekWed, Aug 13Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Scarp RidgeWed, Aug 06Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Deer Creek from Brush CreekWed, Jul 30Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Green Lake on Mt. AxtellWed, Jul 23Crested Butte Visitors Center
5th Annual Sportsperson Wet Meadow Restoration ProjectSat, Jul 19Centennial State Wildlife Area
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