Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 3-Day: Shrine Mountain Inn from Vail Pass TH
Wed–Fri, Aug 12–14, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Walter’s Hut from Vail Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
Summer Hut Trip to Walters Hut Down. Enjoy mornings and evenings on large deck. This
Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 9
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Wurtz Ditch TH to Timberline TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Tennessee Pass TH to Timberline TH

Backpacking Trip
We will complete Segment 9 of the Colorado Trail from Tennessee Pass to Timberline Lake
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 10
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Mon, Aug 17, 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
4 participants
Registration closes Aug 15
Denver
Blake Clark
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH
Mon–Thu, Aug 17–20, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking trip through the heart of the Indian
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 15
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 18–20, 2026

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

Backpacking Trip
A two-night, three-day trip into the beautiful and rugged Eagles Nest Wilderness. After setting up
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 15
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Wed, Aug 19, 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!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 5-Day: Granite Canyon TH to Jenny Lake (Grand Teton National Park)
Sat–Wed, Aug 22–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Granite Canyon TH to Jenny Lake (Grand Teton National Park)

Backpacking Trip
This trip is a 32 mile 6,390’ gain; 5,950’ loss, 5 day/4 night along the
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 20
Backpacking Section
Barb Edwards
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 25–27, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 23
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
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
4 participants
Registration closes Aug 26
Denver
Blake Clark
BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 29–30, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
Moderate backpacking trip along Segment 10 of the Colorado Trail. Each day is about 6
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 10
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
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
3 participants
Registration closes Aug 29
Denver
Blake Clark
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
Fri–Sun, Sep 4– 6, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Come enjoy the longest segment of the Colorado Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Steve Frank
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

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!

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!
REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Arapahoe Lakes Out & Back from East Portal TH
Thu–Fri, Sep 17–18, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Arapahoe Lakes Out & Back from East Portal TH

Backpacking Trip
Hike to Arapahoe Lake in the James Peak Wilderness just below the Continental Divide with
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 17
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
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
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 14
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park
Fri–Sat, Sep 25–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park

Backpacking Trip
One night backpack into Staunton State Park during full moon. Hike in on September 25,
Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 25
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch (RMNP)
Tue, Sep 29–Thu, Oct 1, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
3-day hike. difficult day 2
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes Sep 27
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Wed, Oct 21, 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!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Wed, Nov 18, 2026

Explore Night at REI Lakewood!

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!

Explore Night at REI Lakewood!
CMC Basecamp
5375 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80123