150 years ago, naturalists and thrill-seekers formed Colorado’s first mountaineering club

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 810

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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After municipal elections in early April, the new city council in Colorado Springs met for the first time on April 15, 1876, making appointments to city offices and deliberating over a local liquor ordinance.

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