Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Pagoda Mountain
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Scramble – Pagoda Mountain - RMNP
Scrambling Trip
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Stanley Mountain
Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to ALL CMC members but especially for those for
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock
Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel
Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to the Wichita State plane crash site near Silver Plume, Colorado, follows
Difficulty: Difficult, off-trail
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Climb – Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)
Climbing Trip
Climbing two 13ers in Rocky Mountain National Park...and possibly a 12er.
No Prerequisites

Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Scramble – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Nebel Horn SUNRISE Scramble
No Prerequisites

Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Climb – Duncan's Ridge
Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mesa Reservoir, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Mesa Reservoir, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 13, 2025
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2.5 - 4.5 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites

Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After-Work (meet at 4:30pm) Rock Climb in Red Rocks Canyon Open Space in Colorado Springs
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Bon Scott Traill from Lefthand Canyon, Roosevelt National Forest
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Bon Scott Traill from Lefthand Canyon, Roosevelt National Forest
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to ALL CMC members but especially for those for
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Hiking – Mt. of the Holy Cross via Halo Ridge
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Loop consisting of Halo Ridge, then North Ridge; ascend a centennial 13er along the way
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Sentinel Point
Hiking Trip
Exploratory hike to Sentinel Point, via the Horsethief Park trail ... We will meet at
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Scramble – Spearhead via Northeast Ramp
Scrambling Trip
The Spearhead is an imposing triangular rock ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Gorge
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat–Sun, Aug 16–17, 2025
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Hiking – RMNP - Bierstadt Lake via Bear Lake Trailhead
Hiking Trip
Hike to serene Bierstadt Lake through pines to the east end of the lake for
No Prerequisites

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Scramble – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Scrambling Trip
Sunrise SCRAMBLE
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, NCAR and Two Tree Hill from Shanahan Ridge, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, NCAR and Two Tree Hill from Shanahan Ridge, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Hiking – Island Lake Hike in the Rawah Wilderness
Hiking Trip
This will be a challenging out and back 14.5 mile hike to Island Lake in
No Prerequisites

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After-Work (4:30pm) Rock Climb in Colorado Spring's Red Rock Canyon Open Space. If arriving later,
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mount Sanitas Lions Lair Loop, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Mount Sanitas Lions Lair Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Scramble – RMNP - Lookout Mountain
Scrambling Trip
Sunset Scramble Lookout + Horsetooth Mountain
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required