Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Thu, Dec 4, 2025
Octo Hike – Hildebrand Ranch Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian hike for those who desire shorter mileage, less elevation gain, a
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Dec 5, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mount Sanitas via Lions Lair Loop, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Mount Sanitas via Lions Lair Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA
Mountaineering Lecture: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via six sessions. Information for the sessions
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
Rock Climb – Longmont Climbing Collective
Climbing Trip
Indoor climb at LCC
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Eagle, Sage, North Rim Loop, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Eagle, Sage, North Rim Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
ATA Classroom Session - NoCo – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Avalanche Education Lecture: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Avalanche Terrain Avoidance (ATA) Workshop. Those
No Prerequisites
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, First and Second Flatiron Loop, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, First and Second Flatiron Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
NoCo ATA Field Day – Montgomery Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
This is Field Day Option #1 for the Northern Colorado Avalanche Terrain Avoidance (ATA) Workshop.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
NoCo ATA Field Day – Montgomery Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
This is Field Day Option #2 for the Northern Colorado Avalanche Terrain Avoidance (ATA) Workshop.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Hiking – Highline Canal North from Orchard Rd
Hiking Trip
We will take a leisurely walk Northbound from Orchard Road parking lot of Highline Canal
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym
Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA
Mountaineering Lecture: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via six sessions. Information for the sessions
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Wonderland Hill, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Wonderland Hill, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Spruce Gulch, Roosevelt National Forest
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Spruce Gulch, Roosevelt National Forest
No Prerequisites
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Hiking – Mount Sherman - The South Slope Route
Hiking Trip
Winter solstice hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
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
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
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
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
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