Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
RMNP - Longs Peak TH
Thu–Fri, May 23–24, 2024

Intermediate Alpine Climb – RMNP - Longs Peak TH - Mount Lady Washington

Climbing Trip
A technical climb of the Martha couloir on Mt Lady Washington. Rated WI2+, M1, steep
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes May 21
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Thu–Fri, May 23–24, 2024

BPX Trip – 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. This is an out and back, easy early
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closed May 21
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Thu, May 23, 2024

Octo Hike – Stoney Pass - near Bailey

Hiking Trip
Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closed May 21
Norm Arlt
Hiking – Bridal Veil Falls and Gem Lake
Sat, May 25, 2024

Hiking – Bridal Veil Falls and Gem Lake

Hiking Trip
Bridal Veil Falls and Gem Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 23
Northern Colorado
Diane Quinn
Hiking – Heizer Trail
Sat, May 25, 2024

Hiking – Heizer Trail

Hiking Trip
Join me for a visit to a local, but little used trail that will provide
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes May 23
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Ascending Hikes – Crosier Mountain
Sun, May 26, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Crosier Mountain

Hiking Trip
A scenic point to point hike as part of the Ascending Hikes series in Northern
Difficulty: Moderate B
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closed May 21
Northern Colorado
Aimee Hunt
Garden of the Gods
Wed, May 29, 2024

Climb – Garden of the Gods

Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in Garden of the Gods
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes May 28
Pikes Peak
Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Wed, May 29, 2024

Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Biking Trip
Cross training 6-8pm; in Cheyenne Canon; Mid-Week Evening Cheyenne Canon Mountain Biking; moderate Single Track;
Difficulty: easy-moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes May 27
Pikes Peak
Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Wed, May 29, 2024

Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Biking Trip
Mid-Week Cheyenne Canon Mountain Biking; moderate Single Track; Climbing; Gold Camp Gravel riding
Difficulty: moderately challenging
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Pikes Peak
Ascending Hikes – Discovery Hike to Legault Mountain - Meyer Ranch Park
Thu, May 30, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Discovery Hike to Legault Mountain - Meyer Ranch Park

Hiking Trip
Discovery Hike to Legault Mountain - Meyer Ranch Park
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes May 28
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Meyer Ranch Park
Thu, May 30, 2024

Octo Hike – Meyer Ranch Park - Sunny Aspen, Old Ski Run, Lodge Pole Loop

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closes May 28
David Thomas
Ascending Hikes – Red Mountain Open Space Loop
Fri, May 31, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Red Mountain Open Space Loop

Hiking Trip
This is a discovery hike along the Bent Rock and K-Lynn Cameron trails in Red
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes May 29
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Hiking – RMNP - Longs Peak TH - Chasm Lake
Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Hiking – RMNP - Longs Peak TH - Chasm Lake

Hiking Trip
An out-and-back hike that features subalpine forest, alpine tundra, a snowfield crossing, views of Peacock
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 30
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes May 30
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Hiking – Red Mountain Open Space
Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Hiking – Red Mountain Open Space

Hiking Trip
Red Mountain Open Space 6.7 mile loop hike through beautiful red sandstone canyons, streams, panoramic
Difficulty: Moderate A
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes May 31
Northern Colorado
Anita Wright
Ascending Hikes – Lory State Park
Sun, Jun 2, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Lory State Park

Hiking Trip
This hike continues our series of Ascending Hikes in Northern Colorado. Ascending hikes are designed
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 1
Northern Colorado
Lynn Clay
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, Jun 2, 2024

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes May 30
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Jun 6, 2024

Octo Hike – Evergreen Mountain

Hiking Trip
We will hike on trail toward our nominal destination for two hours or so, then
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 4
Norm Arlt
Hiking – RMNP - Longs Peak TH - Chasm Lake
Fri, Jun 7, 2024

Hiking – RMNP - Longs Peak TH - Chasm Lake

Hiking Trip
***This is an overflow trip; individuals on the wait list for the June 1st Chasm
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration opens May 22
Northern Colorado
Bill Trout
Garden of the Gods
Sat, Jun 8, 2024

Leader in Training (LIT) Hike – Garden of the Gods

Hiking Trip
A 7-mile hike where we traverse the perimeter of the Garden of the Gods at
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 6
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
New & Prospective Member Hike – Lory State Park
Sun, Jun 9, 2024

New & Prospective Member Hike – Lory State Park

Hiking Trip
Join us for a New and Prospective Member hike in Lory State Park. This trip
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 7
Northern Colorado
Lynn Clay
Burning Bear Trail
Mon, Jun 10, 2024

Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 9
Linda Lawson
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session
Mon, Jun 10, 2024

PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Sat, Jun 15, 2024

New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Hiking Trip
Come out for a 3 mile hike and learn about all the things the Pikes
Difficulty: Beginner
No Prerequisites
18 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 13
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
Hiking – Point 8228
Sun, Jun 16, 2024

Hiking – Point 8228

Hiking Trip
Navigation Practice Day - you must contact the Trip leader at fccmcguy@gmail.com to register. Note
Difficulty: Difficult B
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 10
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session
Mon, Jun 17, 2024

PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing at Cheyenne Canon
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jun 17
Pikes Peak
Hoosier Pass
Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Hiking – Hoosier Pass - Red Mountain

Hiking Trip
Three 13ers in One Day!
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 18
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
North Cottonwood Trailhead
Sat–Sun, Jun 22–23, 2024

Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail

Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day
Sat, Jun 22, 2024

ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jun 20
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime