| Rockhounding 101 - Class #2 |
10/26/2024 12:00 AM |
We had a successful Rockhounding 101 class a couple weeks ago. This is the next opportunity to explore an area with great fluorite, smokey quartz and geothite, and to learn or polish your rockhounding skills in the wild! |
| Book Cliffs |
10/05/2024 09:00 AM |
We will visit the beautiful Book Cliffs landmark in Western Colorado and dig through ancient concretions within Mancos shale in search for calcite and beautiful water clear barite crystals |
| Rockhounding 101 for New Members |
10/05/2024 12:00 AM |
This will be a Rockhounding 101 class out in the field - primarily designed for new rockhounds and club members. This class will help newer members and rockhounds get comfortable in the wilderness, hunt for crystal sign, learn how to use various equipment, and know what to do when you see the signs.
We will meet at the Rainbow Falls parking lot at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 5th (up past Woodland Park), carpool in to an old mine, where the hike will be 1/4 mile to an old mine site. From there, after some teaching, demonstration, and discussion, attendees will strike off on their own and hunt for crystals.
This class will cover the basics:
1. Hiking - equipment, clothing, survival gear
2. Maps and Apps
3. Using the Internet to find a search area - BLM, USGS, The Diggings, etc.
4. Rockhounding Equipment - picks, shovels, gloves, pads, hats etc
5. And finally how to find a crystal pocket while in the field.
Directions to the Rainbow Falls parking lot:
• Drive 17 miles West on highway 24 to Woodland Park.
• In Woodland Park, turn right on Highway 67 North.
• Drive on Highway 67 North for about 15 minutes or so, until you pass the Douglas County sign.
• Just past the Douglas County sign, you will see a sign for "Rainbow Falls." Turn right.
• Drive past a small creek and park in the parking lot on the right hand side.
Note: We are NOT meeting at the Rainbow Falls in Manitou Springs, CO. |
| Mt Antero |
08/24/2024 08:00 AM |
Take a guided dig with the famous Brian Busse up to Mt Antero! Collect Aquamarine, Phenakite, Topaz, Smokey Quartz and more! |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims |
08/10/2024 08:50 AM |
This is a trip to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2. We will dig primarily for Amazonite and Smokey Quartz. |
| Hartsel Blue Barite |
08/03/2024 08:45 AM |
A family friendly trip to the Blue Barite location right outside Hartsel Colorado. |
| April Fools Claim |
07/27/2024 08:50 AM |
CSMS April Fools Claim - Lake George |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims with LGGMc |
07/20/2024 08:50 AM |
This is a trip to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2 with the Lake George Gem & Mineral Club as our guests! |
| Florissant Fossil Quarry |
07/13/2024 10:00 AM |
Florissant Fossil Quarry |
| Topaz Mountain Colorado |
07/06/2024 09:00 AM |
We will be going to the Joe Dorris's Topaz mine outside of Lake George. |
| Wyoming Fossil Safari |
06/29/2024 11:30 AM |
Any and all, join us in Kemmerer, Wyoming as we fish for fossils dating back over 50 million years! |
| Arroya Gulch Garnets |
06/22/2024 08:50 AM |
We will be looking for Almandine Garnets in Fremont County |
| Smoky Hawk Mine |
06/15/2024 08:50 AM |
We are visiting the Dorris family's world-famous Smoky Hawk Mine! |
| Gold Prospectors of Colorado 4th Annual Poker Run and Public Panning |
05/11/2024 09:00 AM |
Join the Gold Prospectors of Colorado Club for their gold panning tour and fundraiser just outside in Florence Colorado |
| April Fools Claim |
05/11/2024 08:50 AM |
CSMS April Fools Claim - Lake George |
| Baculite Mesa |
05/04/2024 09:00 AM |
The last CSMS trip to Baculite Mesa outside Pueblo before its retirement. |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims (Weekend #2) |
04/20/2024 08:50 AM |
This is a trip to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2. We will dig primarily for Amazonite and Smokey Quartz. |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims |
04/13/2024 08:50 AM |
This is a trip to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2. We will dig primarily for Amazonite and Smokey Quartz. |
