Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Flatirons - Chautauqua Park
Hiking Trip
1st/2nd Flatiron Trail *SUNRISE* hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Series is designed to help new, inexperienced or infrequent hikers to progressively improve
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - Mount Tileston
Hiking Trip
Mount Tileston is a wonderful peak located in the Mummy Range. Though not exceptionally high,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Scramble – RMNP - Spectacle Lakes
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Hike / Scramble to Spectacle Lakes
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
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
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
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026
Camp – Vega State Park
Camping & Exploring Nature Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
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
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Planned as a hike of the north slope of the Catamount open space.
No Prerequisites
Sat–Mon, Sep 5– 7, 2026
Scramble – Ice Lake Basin Trailhead
Scrambling, Camping & Backpacking Trip
Climb Vermillion, US Grant peaks from camping spots
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
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
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Course
No Prerequisites
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
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Hiking – Mts. Belford and Oxford
Hiking Trip
A long, Class 2 hike up Mt. Belford and continuing to Mt Oxford. Returning via
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Trip
No Prerequisites
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
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Hiking – Avalanche Creek
Hiking Trip
A beautiful fall hike along Avalanche Creek, passing Hell Roaring creek and stopping at Duley
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Hiking – American Lake Trail
Hiking Trip
Part of Fall Color Weekend. Preference will be given to attendees of the full weekend.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice advanced self-rescue skills at an outdoor crag.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hiking – Thomas Lakes
Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required