Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Hiking – Bushnell Peak - Brook Creek TH
Hiking Trip
13er Bushnell Peak, Fremont county high point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Twin Sisters TH - Twin Sisters Peak
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~7.5 mile and ~2500 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026
Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness limited to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Ascending Hikes – East Portal TH - Heart Lake
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~9 mile and ~2200 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Hiking – Cronin Peak - North Ridge
Hiking Trip
Long hike with some off-trail
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Crosier Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This reverse lillipop route, starting at the Devil's Gulch Road, ascends
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Ben Tyler Trail
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): From the Rock Creek TH this beautiful trail meanders through forest
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This off-trail hike to Boreas Mountain from Boreas Pass involves navigating
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Pennsylvania Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~5 mile and ~1500 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Hiking – Mount Sherman - The West Slopes Route
Hiking Trip
The second of 4 day-hikes over 4 days near Leadville. A different approach to Mt
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Hiking – Lake Ann
Hiking Trip
A beautiful lake nestled below 13ers, including the 3 Apostles, with good views of Huron
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Hiking – Mt Evans B - In the Mosquito Range
Hiking Trip
There is still a Mt Evans in Colorado. A chance to climb it, and hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will review the skills from the Basic Self Rescue class, then move into learning
No Prerequisites
Mon–Wed, Jul 27–29, 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
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
Wed, Aug 5, 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
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
Sat, Aug 8, 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
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
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 17–19, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23, 2026
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites