Snowshoeing
It truly is almost as easy as walking. And it doesn't require a huge investment in the gear and equipment needed to get started. CMC Snowshoe Schools are designed to give you introductory knowledge about snowshoes. They are designed for specific body weight, stride width, and terrain.
In our basic snowshoe courses you will learn:
- Snowshoe selection and fit
- Appropriate dress and keeping warm
- Prepping for a trip
- Trail techniques
- Breaking trail
- Fall recovery
- Confidence to select any snowshoe trip off the CMC calendar
We have schools across the front range that teach the valuable skill of snow travel. Use the table of contents to the right to explore the different regions that offer classes and be sure to explore our most current course catalog to see what classes and course are being offered right now.
DENVER
Beginner Snowshoe School (BBS): A free, one-day class near Denver with equipment supplied. Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy local trails and keep up your conditioning all winter long. It truly is almost as easy as walking.
Snowshoe kits are available through the Denver Group to loan for the course.
Northern Colorado
Beginner Snowshoe School (NORTHERN CO): This is a basic class where we teach fundamentals of snowshoeing including various types of snowshoes and fitting them, trail etiquette and techniques including breaking trail, and fall recovery. We will also cover winter safety.
Boulder
Beginner Snowshoe Course: Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip, trail techniques, breaking trail, and fall recovery. You'll be able to select a snowshoe trip off the CMC calendar with confidence.
Pikes Peak Group
Intro to Snowshoeing: Learn the gear, maintenance, safety and beginner level techniques for this entry into the winter wonderland for many people and a common activity on the winter schedule. This is also a wonderful way of beating the ever rising resort lift ticket fees and crowds.
The course will have one classroom or Zoom session and a one-day field trip.
Snowshoes can be rented from REI or other local outdoor gear suppliers. Contact the course instructor for more information.
PPG Advanced Snow Climbing Course: Learning to climb steep snow will help you reach your winter alpine objectives. Steep alpine snow is frequently encountered in the mountains during winter ascents.
Course covers: gear overview, trip planning, ascending/descending with an ice axe and crampons, avalanche risk review, self-arresting and snow climbing practice.