Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake
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
8 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 17
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
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
0 participants
Registration closes Jan 16
Northern Colorado
Manuel Fillon
Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area
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
6 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 19
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wayne Howell
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
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
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Jan 14
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Ascent Climbing Gym
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
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 13
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Basic Snowshoe – Guanella Pass
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
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 19
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is Field Day Option #1 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 16
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene
Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene

Snowshoeing Trip
This intermediate snowshoe hike to Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 22
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass
Sat, Jan 24, 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
2 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 14
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sat, Jan 24, 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
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 24
Denver
Jean Hart
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Sun, Jan 25, 2026

Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is Field Day Option #2 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 16
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions
Sun, Jan 25, 2026

PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – St Mary's Glacier

Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Introduction to roped travel
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 23
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Jan 25, 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 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 25
Denver
Kevin Schaal
Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass
Tue, Jan 27, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-and-back snowshoe hike begins with a steady ascent along the first mile of Jones
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Dec 27
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
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
9 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 29
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
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
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 31
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
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
5 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Wayne Howell
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sun, Feb 1, 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
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Jean Hart
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
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 3
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 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 30
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
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
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 5
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
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
9 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 6
Denver
Wayne Howell
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

Snowshoeing & Family Trip
A begineer snowshoe for those that want to start getting out in the winter
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 1
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
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 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 31
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson