Upcoming Denver Group Events

Find out all the upcoming events with the Denver Group
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Apr 12, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration closed Apr 3
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Advanced Snowshoe – Lily Mountain
Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Lily Mountain

Snowshoeing Trip
This EXPLORATORY out-and-back snowshoe hike ascends Lily Mountain just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, covering
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Apr 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Apr 15, 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!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Hiking – NCAR TH to Bear Peak
Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Hiking – NCAR TH to Bear Peak

Hiking Trip
Starting from the NCAR Trailhead, this challenging hike climbs steadily through forest and exposed ridgelines
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Apr 15
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Boulder Open Space
Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
Let's ascend Green Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain and Mount Sanitas.
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Apr 14
Ascending Hikes Section
Terry Ploski
Thu, Apr 16, 2026

CANCELED - Daniels and Fisher Tower Tour

Join us for a tour of the Daniels and Fisher Tower and optional lunch after.

Daniels and Fisher Tower
1601 Arapahoe Street, Denver
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River
Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-n-back, off-trail snowshoe hike starts from the last switchback on US 40 on the
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Apr 15
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Seasonal Fitness – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Ralston Roost Trailhead Loop

Hiking Trip
This will be a loop hike starting with the Black Bear Trail then through Frazer
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby
Registration closes Apr 18
Ascending Hikes Section
Mark Wolf
Hiking – Boulder
Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Hiking – Boulder

Hiking Trip
Walk from Boulder to Denver on bike paths
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants
Registration closes Apr 25
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Seasonal Fitness – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Windy Peak

Hiking Trip
From the Bridge Creek Trailhead we will hike the Burrow Trail Loop to Windy Peak
No Prerequisites
14 participants on standby
Registration closes Apr 25
Ascending Hikes Section
Mark Wolf
Mon, Apr 27, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

Our April book is The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites by Ty Gagne

Belmar Library
555 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Mon, Apr 27, 2026

RMOTHG Happy Hour

Join us for our spring Happy Hour!

Tap Room
14982 W. 69th Ave, Arvada
Noddle Heads
Wed, Apr 29, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – Noddle Heads

Hiking Trip
This hike is for RMOTHG members only. This will be a hike to the 4
Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Apr 27
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Ralston Roost Trailhead Loop

Hiking Trip
The Ralston Roost Loop is about a 5 mile hike in the Golden Gate Canyon
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Apr 28
Denver
Wayne Howell
Waterton Canyon
Fri, May 1, 2026

Bike – Waterton Canyon

Biking Trip
Friday, May 1st, meet at Waterton Canyon Parking, Littleton, CO 80125. The bike ride begins
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes May 1
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Dennis Baumfalk
Sat, May 2, 2026

Out & Back Outdoor Fest

The Out & Back Summer Kickoff Sale is a fresh take on the traditional gear sale — designed to make it more fun, relevant, and efficient for reps to move samples with ease.

York Street Yards Turf
3821-3893 Steele St Denver, CO 80205
Hells Hole
Mon, May 4, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Seasonal Fitness – Hells Hole

Hiking Trip
This is usually a straight forward out and back from West Chicago Creek Campground to
No Prerequisites
19 participants on standby
Registration closes May 2
Ascending Hikes Section
Mark Wolf
Tue, May 5, 2026

CMC Mountain Voices - Notions of Grace // Jason Kolaczkowski

Author Jason Kolaczkowski shares from his recent publication, Notions of Grace: A Memoir of Climbing, Cancer, and Family IF YOU WERE TO LEAVE THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE BEHIND FOR THOSE YOU LOVE THE MOST, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? WHAT LESSONS WOULD YOU LEARN IN THE TELLING?

CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd Golden, CO 80401
Rolling Creek Trail
Thu, May 7, 2026

Octo Hike – Rolling Creek Trail

Hiking Trip
We will hike on the trail toward our nominal destination for two hours or so,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby
Registration closes May 6
Octogenarian Hikes
Norm Arlt
Thu, May 7, 2026

CANCELED - CMC Backpacking Section, (BPX), 7th Annual Member Summit

BPX is hosting 'Tents & Tastes' on June 6 instead of this event! Join us to discover the 2026 trips your BPX Section Committee & BPX Trip Leaders are putting on the calendar! Unfortunately, no guests are permitted to attend.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
Thu, May 7, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Managing Wildfire Risk in the Backcountry (Zoom Event)

Learn best practices for managing wildfire risk, wildfire notification, and wildfire evacuations when recreating in the backcountry. This event is for BPX members.

Zoom Presentation
Fri, May 8, 2026

CMC Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Join us for an evening to recognize the excellence and dedication of CMC's volunteers. Food and beverages starting at 5 p.m. with a presentation beginning at 6 p.m.

CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd
Boulder Open Space
Sat, May 9, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space - NCAR

Hiking Trip
Boulder Skyline Traverse - Bear Peak, South Boulder Peak, Green Mountain, Flagstaff Peak, and Mount
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Apr 26
Ascending Hikes Section
Terry Ploski
Corral Bluffs Open Space
Mon, May 18, 2026

Hiking – Corral Bluffs Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hike through time with naturalist guided hike in Coral Bluff open space
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Apr 17
Denver
Linda Jagger
Wed, May 20, 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!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal
Fri, May 22, 2026

Bike – Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal

Biking Trip
This is a Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang "Terrapin" out & back bike ride
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens May 8
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN ) - (5/26/26)
Tue, May 26, 2026

CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts

DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN )

No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes May 24
Denver
Jeff Flax
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - 2026
Wed, May 27, 2026

Intro to Hiking Safety

An introductory seminar to the hiking safety basics.

No Prerequisites
23 participants
Registration closes May 26
Denver
Art Hogling
Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to reduce your pack weight (Zoom event)

Looking to reduce your pack weight and improve your backpacking experience? Learn how with the ‘Big 4’. This event is for BPX members.

Zoom Presentation
Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Hiking – Stoney Pass - near Bailey

Hiking Trip
Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens May 4
Octogenarian Hikes
Norm Arlt