Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

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!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) End of Season Party!

Join your fellow BPX Members for a fun evening of tales from the trails. The event will be in person at CMC Basecamp as well as Zoom. BPX Members only.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Mon, Oct 26, 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 Oct 24
Denver
Blake Clark
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!

CMC Basecamp
5375 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80123
BPX 2-Day: Burning Bear Campground
Fri–Sun, Dec 4– 6, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Burning Bear Campground

Camping & Snowshoeing Trip
BPX Winter Camping Gear Check, 2 Nights, 3 Days at the Burning Bear CG adjacent
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 27
Backpacking Section
Steve Norman
BPX 2-Day:  Winter Camping Trip (Location TBD)
Sat–Sun, Jan 16–17, 2027

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Winter Camping Trip (Location TBD)

Snowshoeing & Backpacking Trip
Explore the magic and wonder of the winter backcountry on this one-night, two-day, out &
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Dec 1
Backpacking Section
Steve Norman