Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
AIARE 1 Lecture – CMC Zoom Lecture
Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE Level 1
Zoom class. Information is TBA.
No Prerequisites
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
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Zimmerman Lake TH
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
Backcountry Nordic Ski Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE Level 1
Field day.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
AIARE 1 Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE Level 1
Field day.
No Prerequisites
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
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
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
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
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
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
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