Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle
Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle

Snowshoeing Trip
Embark on an advanced snowshoe adventure from the Brainard Lake Winter Parking Lot to Lake
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 12
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Fri, Feb 13, 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
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 13
Denver
Kevin Schaal
Aiken Canyon Trail
Fri, Feb 13, 2026

Hiking – Aiken Canyon Trail

Hiking Trip
A moderate to easy (depending on conditions) amble through the Nature Conservancy's preserve south of
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 11
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Blue Lake TH - Chickadee Peak
Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Blue Lake TH - Chickadee Peak

Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
A backcountry nordic ski up the Sawmill Creek basin into the Rawah wilderness with some
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 19
Northern Colorado
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sat, Feb 14, 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
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 17
Denver
NoCo AIARE AR Field Day
Sat, Feb 14, 2026

NoCo AIARE AR Field Day – RMNP - Hidden Valley

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Rescue
Expect to spend 7 hours outdoors working on your avalanche rescue skills. It will be
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 7
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sat, Feb 14, 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
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 12
Denver
Wayne Howell
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones
Tue, Feb 17, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones

Snowshoeing Trip
This snowshoe hike along Second Creek to Twin Cones offers a serene journey through snowy
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jan 17
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Ascent Climbing Gym
Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym

Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 16
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes
Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~8 mile, ~1800 ft elevation gain out and back hike that gets
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jan 19
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Ice Climbing
Fri–Sun, Feb 20–22, 2026

Ice Climbing – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic/Intermediate Ice Climbing
We will be ice climbing at Lake City over three days.
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Feb 18
Boulder
Sean Allison
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Fri, Feb 20, 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
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 20
Denver
Linda Lawson
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions
Sat–Sun, Feb 21–22, 2026

PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Tie Hack Loop

Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Winter Overnight Campout
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants
Registration closes Feb 19
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sat, Feb 21, 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
12 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 21
Denver
Linda Lawson
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 22, 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 Feb 22
Denver
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Feb 16
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Fri, Feb 27, 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
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 27
Denver
Wayne Howell
AIARE 1 Lecture
Fri, Feb 27, 2026

AIARE 1 Lecture – CMC Zoom Lecture

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE Level 1
Zoom class. Information is TBA.
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 20
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, Feb 28, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail

Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
2 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 16
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Zimmerman Lake TH
Sat, Feb 28, 2026

Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Zimmerman Lake TH

Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
Backcountry Nordic Ski Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 27
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Sat, Feb 28, 2026

AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE Level 1
Field day.
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 20
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Sun, Mar 1, 2026

AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE Level 1
Field day.
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 20
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
Eiseman Hut
Sun–Mon, Mar 1– 2, 2026

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Eiseman Hut

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
2 days, 1 night at Eisman hut skiing the surrounding terrain and relaxing in the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 27
Bobcats Section
Pat Kelly
Continental Divide Cabin
Mon–Wed, Mar 9–11, 2026

Backpack – Continental Divide Cabin

Backpacking Trip
We will snowshoe 8/10 mile in to Continental Divide hut, stay 2 nights. Day 2
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 28
Denver
Linda Jagger
Winter Wilderness Survival - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
Mon, Mar 9, 2026

Winter Wilderness Survival - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church

Wilderness Survival Lecture: Winter Wilderness Survival
There is one in-person classroom session, that will be held in Colorado Springs
No Prerequisites
5 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 2
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Ascent Climbing Gym
Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym

Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Mar 16
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Trad Gear and Anchors Field Day 2
Sun, Mar 22, 2026

Trad Gear and Anchors Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Gear & Anchors
We will continue to learn ways to construct various climbing anchors.
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Feb 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
BPX 2-Day: Wind River Basin from East Portal TH (RMNP)
Thu–Fri, Apr 2– 3, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Wind River Basin from East Portal TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
Join us for a rugged overnight winter backpacking trip into the Wind River area of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration opens Mar 2
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Classroom #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Tue, Apr 7, 2026

PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Classroom #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove

Mountaineering Lecture: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
The 3 1/2 hour classroom session will cover basic snow climbing equipment and trip planning.
Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration opens Jan 2
Pikes Peak
Mike Cromwell