Upcoming Gore Range Group Events and Trips

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
16 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 17–19, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Wed, Jun 17, 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
Wed, Jul 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
Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Gore Range Group Annual Picnic with Hikes

Come early to hike and stay for the pot-luck picnic! Hikers gather at 8:00-9:30 AM at the Shelter to break into hiking groups. Picnic at 11:30 AM; Bring a side or dessert to share. The Club will provide main course entree choices and beverage selection. Bring - Camp chairs, Potluck share, your camp tableware.

Maryland Creek Park
44 Maryland Creek Lane Silverthorne, CO 80498
Nav 2 - Field Day
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Nav 2 - Field Day – Little Scraggy Trailhead

Navigation Field trip: Navigation 2
This is field day component of TCS Nav2 online course. If you are taking Nav1/Nav2
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Jun 4
Denver
Mark Frymier
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) - 'Tents and Tastes'

Camp Smarter - Eat Better. Explore the 'Tour of Tents' by BPX Members and enjoy an 'Elevate your Meals Workshop' by Chef Corso. BPX Members & BPX Trip Leaders only.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
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
TCS Multi-Pitch Climbing Essentials - Denver - 2026
Thu, Jun 4, 2026 - Sun, Jun 7, 2026

TCS Multi-Pitch Climbing Essentials

This course is designed to teach participants (who are already lead climbing outdoors) the essentials

Prerequisites
6 participants
Denver
Graham Ottley
Mount Argentine
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Hiking – Mount Argentine loop

Hiking Trip
We will hike up a 4WD road in the Pennsylvania Creek drainage, then leave the
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 5
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
Conservation – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Conservation – Barr Camp via Barr Trail

Hiking & Conservation Trip
Help Rocky Mtn Field Institute (RMFI) move tools for a season of work on Barr
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
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!

Highlands Camp and Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Activity Standards Call

This call is for any CMC member interested in helping review our activity standards. This round will be focused on Backpacking, biking, urban hiking, and conservation.

Teams
BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)
Thu, Jul 30–Sat, Aug 1, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)

Backpacking Trip
This 3-day trip is an easy backpack to Lake Evelyn, with an optional 2nd day
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 26
Backpacking Section
Candace Winkle
BPX 3-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH
Wed–Thu, Jun 3– 4, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
An easy overnight backpack into the unique Lost Creek Wilderness to give you an opportunity
Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 1
Backpacking Section
James Borgel