Colorado American Legion Adventures
CALA Mountaineers


Colorado American Legion Adventures (CALA) is an adventure sports program, developed by The American Legion, Department of Colorado, and is designed to offer outdoor programs to Veterans, Sons, Auxiliary members and their families. The program is intended to provide the opportunity for members to join their comrades in exciting, adrenaline-filled activities, experience the thrill of the outdoors and develop strong bonds with fellow members and their families.

The CALA Mountaineers is an affiliate of the CALA and is a group comprised of members who have aspirations of tackling one of the most grueling and gratifying physical challenges available in the state, summiting “Fourteener’s.” Statewide, there are over fifty mountains that own the designation of “Fourteener”, and they offer some of the toughest climbs in North America.

As a member of the CALA Mountaineers, you will have the opportunity to join your comrades and your family in learning the skills necessary to tackling these giants through comprehensive group training climbs, covering the entire scope of mountaineering, including conditioning, gear, emergency preparedness, mutual responsibility and many other facets of the sport which are fun, informative, and will establish the tools critical to successful mountain climbing.

But we won’t stop there! Once you have met levels of proficiency, the climbs escalate in difficulty and will continue to build your self confidence, your determination and the bonds that you form with your teammates.

Membership will also entitle you to exclusive discounts on gear and equipment only available with participation in this program. You will also receive stickers, patches and pins highlighting your achievements, and will have the opportunity to raise charitable dollars for our community by reaching climbing milestones!

Participation in the CALA Mountaineers is non-exclusive, however all potential members should be in good health, moderately active, and willing to push themselves to their physical and mental limits.