Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Pikes Peak Group Scenario Session – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Pikes Peak Group Scenario Session – Catamount Ranch Open Space

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Pikes Peak Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Oct 2
Pikes Peak
Sean Starkey
Mount Falcon
Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Octo Hike – Mount Falcon - West TH

Hiking Trip
Trails will be Parmalee Gulch, Devil's Elbow and Castle Trail for 5.2 miles and 889'
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 4
Linda Lawson
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Oct 6, 2025

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture

Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 29
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Duncan's Ridge
Tue, Oct 7, 2025

Climb – Duncan's Ridge

Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Oct 5
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Oct 8, 2025

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture

Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 29
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Oct 11, 2025

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch

Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 29
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025

WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Boulder Community Health Center

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the specific course you are registering for.
No Prerequisites
19 participants 3 instructors
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Hiking – Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
Sun–Fri, Oct 12–17, 2025

Hiking – Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Hiking Trip
Rim to Rim, Eat, Sleep, Repeat. Day 1 S > N via North Kaibab and
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Boulder
Pat Kelly
Duncan's Ridge
Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Climb – Duncan's Ridge

Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Oct 13
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Hiking – Rise & Grind, South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch Loop, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch Loop, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Oct 14
Boulder
North Table Mountain
Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Octo Hike – North Table Mountain

Hiking Trip
Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop is a loop hike of just over 3 miles
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 17
Robert Barday
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Sep 15
Boulder
Basic Self-Rescue Field Day
Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Basic Self-Rescue Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
3 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Oct 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Mount Sherman
Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Hiking – Mount Sherman - The West Slopes Route

Hiking Trip
Sherman-Gemini-Dyer
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 18
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Duncan's Ridge
Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Climb – Duncan's Ridge

Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Oct 19
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Hiking – Fort Collins

Hiking Trip
OLD TOWN GHOST SIGN WALK
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Oct 19
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mesa Trail via NCAR, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Oct 22, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mesa Trail via NCAR, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Mesa Trail via NCAR, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Oct 21
Boulder
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Oct 24, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Sep 15
Boulder
Clinton Peak
Sun, Oct 26, 2025

Hiking – Clinton Peak

Hiking Trip
Lollipop loop of Clinton-Traver-McNamee
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 25
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Duncan's Ridge
Wed, Oct 29, 2025

Climb – Duncan's Ridge

Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Oct 27
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Four Pines via NCAR and NIST, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Oct 29, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Four Pines via NCAR and NIST, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Four Pines via NCAR and NIST, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Oct 28
Boulder
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Oct 29, 2025

PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Oct 22
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions
Wed, Oct 29, 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
19 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Oct 27
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
Bluffs Regional Park
Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Octo Hike – Bluffs Regional Park

Hiking Trip
This trail can be as short as a 3 mile loop or can be a
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Sep 30
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, October BIG FAST HIKE
Fri, Oct 31, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, October BIG FAST HIKE

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, October BIG FAST HIKE
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
14 participants
Registration opens Sep 15
Boulder
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park

Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Oct 29
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Boulder
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions
Wed, Nov 5, 2025

PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA

Mountaineering Lecture: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via sixsessions. Information for the sessions will
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Nov 3
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Nov 7, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Boulder
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock
Sat, Nov 8, 2025

Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock

Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Oct 29
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones