April 2026 Events at CMC Basecamp
Discover your next great adventure with Colorado Mountain Club! Join us at CMC Basecamp in Golden, CO this April.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Hiking – Barr Lake State Park
Let's walk the Barr Lake Perimeter Trail. This 9 mile trail circles Barr Lake with minimal elevation gain. Maybe you'll see an interesting bird!
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Intermediate Snow - Field Day - Session A – St Mary's Glacier
This is the field component for Intermediate Snow.
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Hiking – Point 8228
This is the Off-Trail Route Finding Field Day for the NoCo Mountain Hiking Course. Participation is restricted to MHC students and instructors.
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Jones Pass Road
Tour up Jones Pass tomorrow with flexible objectives depending on conditions. There is fresh snow in the area, but expect variable skiing with some wind effect at higher elevations. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast for the Front Range indicates the potential for wind slab development, particularly above treeline on leeward aspects, so we’ll be watching for signs of recent loading and avoiding suspect terrain. I have a known safe descent route planned, and we’ll prioritize conservative terrain choices throughout the day. Ski crampons and boot crampons are required given the potential for firm or wind-affected surfaces. Expect a fun day out, but with a safety-first mindset and willingness to adjust plans as needed. https://caltopo.com/m/4RV70N1
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Hiking – Mount Rosa
This trip starts at the Rosemont parking are on Gold Camp Road and will be an out-and-back hike including an ascent of Mt. Rosa, with incredible views of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Massif. We'll start by hiking Frosty Park Road until we reach Nelson's Trail #672. Next, we'll branch off onto the Mount Rosa Trail #673, which will take us to the summit. Given recent weather, I don't anticipate snow or ice, but if conditions change, this hike may require microspikes and/or snowshoes.
