Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Jan 30, 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
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Ski 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
Mon, Feb 1, 2027
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
Snowshoeing Lecture: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the classroom session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
Fri, Feb 5, 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, Feb 6, 2027
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass - Hoosier Pass Loop
Snowshoeing Field trip: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the one day field session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 7, 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, Feb 13, 2027
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Old Monarch Pass
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
Go to Old Monarch Pass and then continue over the pass for another mile then
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 13, 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
Fri, Feb 19, 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
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
PPG Monthly Program – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass
Exploring Nature Seminar
I'm planning this as a snowshoe trip from St. Elmo towards Hancock Pass and return.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 21, 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, Feb 28, 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
Sun, Feb 28, 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
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
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, Mar 20, 2027
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, Mar 20, 2027
Trad Gear and Anchors Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Gear & Anchors
We will discuss, demo and practice placing traditional protection at the base of a climbing
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Trad Gear and Anchors Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Gear & Anchors
We will continue to learn ways to construct various climbing anchors.
No Prerequisites
Thu, Apr 8, 2027
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Classroom Instruction – Course Venue TBA
Climbing Lecture: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
This classroom session will discuss the core information required to plan and safely execute a
Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Climbing Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will learn and practice steep snow climbing skills and self-arresting.
Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 11, 2027
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #2 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will practice skills learned during class on a snow couloir climb.
Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 21, 2027
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
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day – Ute Valley Park
Scrambling Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Sat, May 1, 2027
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 2, 2027
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
Mon, May 3, 2027
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, May 8, 2027
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
Tue, May 11, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 18, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 20, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites