Upcoming Boulder Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Alpine After Party

We will celebrate the success with our project sponsors and summit teams!

Alpine After Party
Colorado Mountain Club
15605 West 32nd Golden Colorado, 80401
Bobcats trip – Interlaken Trail
Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Interlaken Trail

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This moderate out-and-back hike follows the shoreline of Twin Lakes to the
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Ascending Hikes – Mount Machebeuf
Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Mount Machebeuf

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is a hike to the summit of Mount Machebeuf using
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 4
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 2
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain
Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is an ~8 mile, ~2300 ft elevation gain out and
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 9
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Boulder Group Social Meetup

Join us at the Rayback!

Boulder Group Social Meetup
Rayback
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Aug 9
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Freehub PRESENTS mountain bike film festival, hosted by CMC

Join Freehub in celebrating unique perspectives and captivating stories on the big screen. Freehub PRESENTS is a film festival that honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who are shaping the sport for generations to come. Supported by SRAM, Maxxis, evo, Leatt, and Orbea.

Freehub PRESENTS mountain bike film festival, hosted by CMC
CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 16
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Fri, Aug 21, 2026

The Colorado River's Uncertain Water Future Explained

Discover the challenges facing the river & the choices that will face its future. Please register for this event via the Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-colorado-rivers-uncertain-water-future-explained-tickets-1993358036547

The Colorado River's Uncertain Water Future Explained
Wolf Law Building
Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr, Boulder, CO 80309
Incident Management Field Day - Boulder - 2026
Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Risk and Incident Management

Although incidents rarely occur during CMC events, leaders must be prepared to deal with them.

No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Boulder
Keith Stinebaugh
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 23
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Hiking Trip
R&G 3.2mi Mnt Sanitas via Mnt Sanitas Trail to East Ridge to Sanitas Valley Trail
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 25
Boulder
Susan Paradiso
Backcountry Incident Management School - Boulder - August 2026
Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Backcountry Incident Management School

Bring order to a chaotic situation. Although rare within the CMC, backcountry incidents when they

Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Aug 22
Boulder
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake
Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This hike will explore the area around Lost Lake in Roosevelt National
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jul 31
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - we will be discussing "The Way Out" by Devon O'Neil
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 31
Denver
Hannah Korrell
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 30
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE ventures deep into Butler Gulch to investigate the remains
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: On this discovery hike to the Geneva Creek Iron Fens, the group
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 4
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Boulder Group Social Meetup

Join us at the Rayback!

Boulder Group Social Meetup
Rayback
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Sep 6
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE visits the historic Boston Mine site in the upper
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant
Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE follows the historic route to the abandoned Skaguay Power
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 13
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!
REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
A 3-day, 2-night out-and-back backpack from La Poudre Pass Trailhead follows the Grand Ditch Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 14
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

2026 Leadership Summit

Our annual Leadership Summit is an opportunity for CMC Leaders to come together for a day of learning, exploring, and fun!

2026 Leadership Summit
Highlands Camp and Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Hiking – Boulder
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Hiking – Boulder

Hiking Trip
Walk from Boulder to Denver on bike paths
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Wilderness First Responder - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Responder

LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer