Front Range Groups

Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jun 11, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Jun 10
Boulder
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jun 13, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jun 12
Boulder
Scramble – Helen to Father Dyer to Crystal Traverse
Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Scramble – Helen to Father Dyer to Crystal Traverse

Scrambling Trip
This is an elective scramble trip for the 2025 Northern Colorado Group Alpine Scrambling Course.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration opens May 23
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks
Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks

Hiking Trip
A spring hike to Pancake Rocks
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jun 12
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jun 17
Boulder
Staunton State Park
Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Octo Hike – Staunton State Park - Davis Ponds

Hiking Trip
This trip is part of the Octogenarian Hike series which is for those desiring shorter
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens May 20
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jun 19
Boulder
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day
Sat, Jun 21, 2025

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
12 participants
Registration closes Jun 16
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Scramble – Quandary Peak via West Ridge
Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Scramble – Quandary Peak via West Ridge

Scrambling Trip
***I had to change the date of this trip from June 14th to June 21st
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 14
Northern Colorado
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jun 24
Boulder
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Octo Hike – Evergreen Mountain

Hiking Trip
We will hike on trail toward our nominal destination for two hours or so, then
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens May 26
Norm Arlt
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jun 27, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jun 26
Boulder
Hiking – Almagre Mountain
Sat, Jun 28, 2025

Hiking – Almagre Mountain

Hiking Trip
Hike to one peak an possibly two peaks 12,000 feet plus
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 27
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Meyer Ranch Park
Mon, Jun 30, 2025

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

Hiking Trip
This is part of the Octogenarian Hike series which offers shorter mileage, lower elevation gain
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens May 30
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 2, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jul 4, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Hiking – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Sat, Jul 5, 2025

Hiking – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP

Hiking Trip
This adventurous loop hike in Rocky Mountain National Park begins on-trail to the serene Sandbeach
Difficulty: Challenging - off-trail
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 5
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Ascending Hikes – Lory State Park - Arthur's Rock via East Ridge
Sun, Jul 6, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Lory State Park - Arthur's Rock via East Ridge

Hiking Trip
This enlightening loop hike to Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park offers a mix of
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 6
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Ascending Hikes – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Tue, Jul 8, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

Hiking Trip
A ~6 mile hike to Horsetooth Rock in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. We'll leave from
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 9, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Hiking – West Branch Trailhead to Blue Lake Trailhead via Blue Lake - Rawah Wilderness Area
Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Hiking – West Branch Trailhead to Blue Lake Trailhead via Blue Lake - Rawah Wilderness Area

Hiking Trip
West Branch Trailhead to Blue Lake Trailhead via Blue Lake - Rawah Wilderness Area
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration opens May 15
Northern Colorado
Bill Trout
Fri, Jul 11, 2025

Octo Hike – Mueller State Park

Hiking Trip
Homestead, Beaver Ponds, Rock Pond Loop - rolling hills, forested ridges, grassy valleys, ponds and
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jun 11
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jul 11, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Ascending Hikes – Greyrock Mountain TH
Mon, Jul 14, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Greyrock Mountain TH

Hiking Trip
We'll hike a loop route to the summit of Greyrock Mountain. One of Larimer County’s
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jun 14
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Tue–Wed, Jul 15–16, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH

Backpacking Trip
This two-day, one-night backpacking trip to the stunning American Lakes in State Forest State Park
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration opens Jun 15
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

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
10 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

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
12 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder