Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 17
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
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
4 participants
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
10 participants on standby
Registration closes May 31
Northern Colorado
Anita Wright
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
4 participants
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
8 participants
Registration opens May 6
Norm Arlt
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
7 participants
Registration opens May 10
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
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
Hoosier Pass
Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Hiking – Hoosier Pass - Red Mountain

Hiking Trip
Three 13ers in One Day!
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites
4 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
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 20
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
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
7 participants
Registration opens May 24
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Ouzel Lake hike Wild Basin RMNP
Fri, Jun 28, 2024

Hiking – Ouzel Lake hike Wild Basin RMNP

Hiking Trip
Ouzel Lake hike Wild Basin RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens May 1
Northern Colorado
Amy Parker
Staunton State Park
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
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
John O'Leary
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1
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
11 participants
Registration opens May 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2
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
11 participants
Registration opens May 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Backpack – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
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
3 participants
Registration opens Jun 27
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session
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
11 participants
Registration opens May 29
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session
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
11 participants
Registration opens May 29
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Spruce Mountain Trail
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
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 5
John O'Leary
North Cottonwood Trailhead
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
11 participants
Registration opens Jul 28
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Mon, Aug 19, 2024

Octo Hike – West Magnolia Loop near Nederland

Hiking Trip
West Magnolia Loop near Nederland
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Jul 19
Doris Wright
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1
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
15 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2
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
15 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Caribou Ranch Open Space
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
8 participants
Registration opens Aug 5
Carol Bennett
BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
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
4 participants
Registration opens Aug 7
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class
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
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 16
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
White Ranch Park
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
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 16
John O'Leary
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day
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
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 16
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr