Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
Hiking – Hoosier Pass - Red Mountain
Hiking Trip
Three 13ers in One Day!
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites
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
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
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
Octo Hike – Flying J Ranch
Hiking Trip
Octo Hike – Flying J Ranch This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
Hiking – Ouzel Lake hike Wild Basin RMNP
Hiking Trip
Ouzel Lake hike Wild Basin RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 8, 2024
Octo Hike – Staunton State Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jul 27–28, 2024
Backpack – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking at American Lakes in State Forest State Park offer an unforgettable experience immersed in
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Jul 29, 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
Mon, Aug 5, 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
Mon, Aug 5, 2024
Octo Hike – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 10–11, 2024
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 19, 2024
Octo Hike – West Magnolia Loop near Nederland
Hiking Trip
West Magnolia Loop near Nederland
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 5, 2024
Octo Hike – Caribou Ranch Open Space - Caribou Ranch Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Sep 6– 8, 2024
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking in La Garita Wilderness offers unparalleled opportunities for solitude and immersion in pristine alpine
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
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
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Octo Hike – White Ranch Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
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,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites