Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic (BCN) Skiing
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – State Forest State Park - Michigan Lakes
Snowshoeing Trip
This is a snowshoe hike to Michigan Lakes in the State Forest State Park. Michigan
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 9, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jan 10–11, 2026
PPG AIARE 1 Field Day – Monarch Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG AIARE 1
The PPG AIARE 1 course will have two scheduled field days to provide students with
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Field Day – Long Draw Road
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This Field Day #1 of two for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Indoor skills review and practice
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the west side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance classroom session will be conducted as a single Zoom
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~10 mile snowshoe hike to Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness. The
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
Uphill sunrise ski (and maybe downhill)
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Jan 16–18, 2026
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Camping & Hiking Trip
We will start at the Barr TH, hike to Barr Camp on Fri, Sat. if
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is a Field Day #2 of 2 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have graduated from the
Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance field session is a half-day trip to look at and evaluate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake
Snowshoeing Trip
From the Brainard Lake Recreation Area winter parking lot we will snowshoe to Mitchell Lake
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing Workshop.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area
Snowshoeing Trip
This Coney Flats out-and-back snowshoe hike winds through a stunning mix of alpine meadows, snow-draped
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
Snowshoeing Lecture: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the classroom session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym
Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Basic Snowshoe – Guanella Pass
Snowshoeing Trip
This is the sixth in a series of Ascending Hikes, Winter Edition this season: A
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Jan 23–25, 2026
Climb – Lake City Ice Park
Climbing Trip
We will Ice Climb at Lake City ice park, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning at North
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites