Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Hiking Trip
Escape into the hidden folds of the Palmer Divide as we journey from Palmer Lake
No Prerequisites
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Hiking Trip
We will go upper Columbine to Gold Camp Road
No Prerequisites
Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Hiking – Buffalo Mountain
Hiking Trip
Day Hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Hiking – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail - Barr Camp
Hiking Trip
A 12.5 mile out and back in winter conditions (probably). We’ll break for lunch in
No Prerequisites
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of evening training hikes at Horsetooth Mountain also known as Rucking.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch - Raspberry Mountain Loop
Hiking Trip
A moderate hike to Raspberry Mountain, using the Elder-Fehn trail.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Hiking – Greyrock Mountain TH
Hiking Trip
This is NOT a summit of Greyrock Mountain. We will hike to Livermore Mountain via
No Prerequisites
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Intermediate Alpine Climb – Lincoln Falls
Climbing Trip
A day of ice climbing at Lincoln Falls. Participants may lead (as qualified) or follow
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 9, 2026
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of evening training hikes at Horsetooth Mountain also known as Rucking.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of evening training hikes at Horsetooth Mountain also known as Rucking.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Basic Snowshoe – Prospector Bouldering Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
Moonlight traction hike or snowshoe. Easy, social outing in the moonlight.
No Prerequisites
Tue, Dec 22, 2026
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of evening training hikes at Horsetooth Mountain also known as Rucking.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Coney Flats Area
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
Post Christmas Nordic Ski to Coney Flats (and possibly a little further)
No Prerequisites
Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Sawmill Creek Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
This loop hike follows the Sawmill Creek snow trails for views of the Bird Peaks
No Prerequisites
Tue, Dec 29, 2026
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of evening training hikes at Horsetooth Mountain also known as Rucking.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Hiking – Catamount Ranch - Raspberry Mountain Loop
Hiking Trip
A moderate hike to Raspberry Mountain, using the Elder-Fehn trail.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Advanced Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~10 mile snowshoe hike to Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness. The
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Advanced Snowshoe – State Forest State Park - Michigan Lakes
Snowshoeing Trip
This is a snowshoe hike to Michigan Lakes in the State Forest State Park. Michigan
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
BSS - DEN - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM
Climbing Lecture: Basic Ice Climbing
This classroom session will cover the basics of ice climbing.
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 14, 2027
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
this is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic (BCN) Skiing
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
BSS - DEN - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
BSS - DEN - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon
Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 20, 2027
PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Westside Global Methodist Church
Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG AIARE 1
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted in person or via Zoom sessions, depending
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 21, 2027
PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Westside Global Methodist Church
Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG AIARE 1
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted in person or via Zoom sessions, depending
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Skills Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is a Field Day for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiing Workshop.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
BSS - DEN - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jan 23–24, 2027
PPG AIARE 1 Field Day – Monarch Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG AIARE 1
The PPG AIARE 1 course will have two scheduled field days to provide students with
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Basic Snowshoe – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have earned the Basic
No Prerequisites