Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Thu, Jan 29, 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
11 participants 3 instructors
Canceled
Denver
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort - Sunrise Uphill Ski
Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort - Sunrise Uphill Ski

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding & Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
Eldora Ski Resort, next to main lodge 7am (behind Subaru booth)
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Jan 29
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass
Sat, Jan 31, 2026

PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass

Snowshoeing Field trip: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the one day field session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closed Jan 14
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Advanced Snowshoe – Wind River Loop
Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Wind River Loop

Snowshoeing Trip
This challenging snowshoe adventure starts at the East Portal trailhead, following the Wind River Trail
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 29
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
The Crags Trail
Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Snow Climb – The Crags Trail

Climbing Trip
Snow shoe up Crags Trail towards Devil's Play Ground 4 miles to overlook rock and
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Jan 23
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Hiking – Stratton Open Space
Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Hiking – Stratton Open Space

Hiking Trip
Stratton Open Space is a 318-acre jewel on Colorado Springs west side. Numerous trails dissect
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jan 30
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 1, 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
1 participant on standby 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Wayne Howell
First Snowshoe Trip – Geneva Park
Sun, Feb 1, 2026

First Snowshoe Trip – Geneva Park

Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have graduated from the
Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Basic Snowshoe – Sprague Lake - RMNP
Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Basic Snowshoe – Sprague Lake - RMNP

Snowshoeing Trip
Enjoy an easy moonlight snowshoe hike around Sprague Lake, where the wide, nearly level loop
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 31
Denver
Wayne Howell
Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Tue, Feb 3, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP, starting from the trailhead at the Wild Basin
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 2
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Margy's Hut
Tue–Thu, Feb 3– 5, 2026

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Margy's Hut - Lenado Trailhead via Woody Creek and Spruce Creek

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
3 days, 2 nights skiing the terrain around Margey's and soaking in the area.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
Bobcats Section
Pat Kelly
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM
Tue, Feb 3, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM

Climbing Lecture: Basic Ice Climbing
This classroom session will cover the basics of ice climbing.
No Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jan 30
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
Boulder Open Space
Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Hiking Trip
Sunrise *FITNESS* hike
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Feb 4
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Boulder Rock Club
Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Feb 4
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes
Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~7 mile and ~2000 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 3
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile social hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Feb 3
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder
This is one of three field days associated with the Boulder Beginner Snowshoe Course. Please
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Feb 6
Boulder
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort - Sunrise Uphill Ski
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort - Sunrise Uphill Ski

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding & Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
Sunrise Uphill (and Downhill)
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Feb 5
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Fri, Feb 6, 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
3 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 6
Denver
Wayne Howell
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – State Forest State Park - Michigan Lakes
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

Backcountry Nordic Skiing – State Forest State Park - Michigan Lakes

Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
A Backcountry Nordic Ski to the wonderfully scenic Michigan Lakes Basin (aka American Lakes) beneath
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 4
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Lake City Ice Park

Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Ice Climbing Skills with emphasis on mountaineering.
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
RMNP - West Glacier Creek Trail
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

Basic Snowshoe – RMNP - West Glacier Creek Trail

Family & Snowshoeing Trip
A beginner snowshoe for those that want to start getting out in the winter
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 5
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
Catamount Ranch Open Space
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

Snow Climb – Catamount Ranch Open Space

Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon

Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.
No Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jan 31
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail

Hiking Trip
Challenging winter hike to Barr Camp, half way up the trail to Pikes Peak. Snowpacked
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Mon, Feb 9, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the east side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 8
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Boulder Rock Club
Wed, Feb 11, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Feb 11
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile social hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Feb 10
Boulder
Mike McGurkin