All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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Lizard Rock, Hankins Pass, and Lake Park Trail
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Hiking – Lizard Rock, Hankins Pass, and Lake Park Trail - Lake Park Peak

Hiking Trip
Beautiful and rugged peak in the Lost Creek Wilderness. Short scramble to summit.
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closed Jun 15
Bobcats Section
Erika May
Advanced Anchor Lecture
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Advanced Anchor Lecture – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
Lecture for TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
0 participants 6 instructors
Registration closed Jun 15
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Glacier Peak via Georgia Pass
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – Glacier Peak via Georgia Pass

Hiking Trip
This 6 mile / 1500 ft elevation-gain hike to Glacier Peak starts from the top
Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 16
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Garden of the Gods
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Garden of the Gods

Climbing Field trip: PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate
Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 16
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Staunton State Park
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Hiking – Staunton State Park

Hiking Trip
We'll go to 3 overlooks-including Eagle Cliffs @ 9,800'. From the Lazy V parking lot,
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jun 16
Denver
John O'Leary
TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing - CMC Denver - 2026
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026

TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing

This course combines instruction on both advanced anchors and the basics of traditional lead climbing.

Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closed Jun 14
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Cap Rock
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Cap Rock

Hiking Trip
Enjoy a scenic hike/scramble to a prominent rock formation above Palmer Lake
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 16
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver - Pikes Peak - Jun 2026
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver

This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic

Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 16
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Rise and Grind – Betasso Preserve
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Rise and Grind – Betasso Preserve

Hiking Trip
Start the day with a hike along the Canyon Loop Trail and a short jaunt
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closed Jun 15
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

NOCO Annual Potluck and BBQ

Come spend a summer evening with old and new CMC friends! Meet new hiking/climbing/skiing buddies. Learn more about members you have shared trail time with. Burgers, brats, veggie burgers, drinks, plates, and utensils provided. Bring a dish to share. Please register by June 14, so we have an accurate count for food.

NOCO Annual Potluck and BBQ
Rolland Moore Park, Shelter #2
2201 N Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wed, Jun 17, 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
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 16
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
TCS Intro to Crack Climbing - Denver - 2026
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 - Sat, Jun 20, 2026

TCS Intro to Crack Climbing

Bomber hands, finger locks, fist jams, ring locks, rattly fingers, tight hands. Does any of

No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jun 18
Technical Climbing Section
Carol Kotchek
Evening Lecture at AMC 2
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Evening Lecture at AMC 2 – Climbing Wall

Climbing Lecture: TCS Multipitch Rescue
Evening lecture at the American Mountaineering Center
No Prerequisites
0 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jun 16
Technical Climbing Section
Jacob Jansen
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Hiking – IPW - Valhalla Overlook

Hiking Trip
RMOTHG members only, please. This is a moderate hike, of about 7.5 mi. and 1700
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jun 17
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Paul Siegler
Vasquez Peak
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – Unnamed Saddle on West Side of Vasquez Peak

Hiking Trip
Come join us for a beautiful hike above treeline with great views, wildflowers, boulderfields, and
Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 16
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Martha Mustard
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Hiking – Elephant Butte

Hiking Trip
We will hike on trails in Alderfer park toward the Elephant Butte Trail, then turn
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 17
Denver
Norm Arlt
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Thu–Fri, Jun 18–19, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
This is a great early season backpack trip. We will hike the loop in a
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed May 21
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
Thu, Jun 18, 2026

June NoCo Book Club

A meeting to discuss the June book selection, "Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest" by Wad Davis

June NoCo Book Club
Stodgy Brewing Company
1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Staunton State Park
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Rock Climb – Staunton State Park

Climbing Trip
Friday morning (8:00am) sport climbing at Never Winter Wall crag in Staunton State Park on
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 16
Denver
Travis Meyer
Sanderson Gulch, Kipling, Bear Creek, Platte River Loop
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Bike – Sanderson Gulch, Kipling, Bear Creek, Platte River Loop

Biking Trip
This is a RMOTHG "Hare" bike ride traveling on average 12 mph primarily on paved
No Prerequisites
20 participants
Canceled
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Kirsten Tollefsen
Sanderson Gulch, Kipling, Bear Creek, Platte River Loop
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Bike – Sanderson Gulch, Kipling, Bear Creek, Platte River Loop

Biking Trip
Hare ride - We will start at River Point, and follow the Platt River to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 18
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Kirsten Tollefsen
Mount Parnassus
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Hiking – Mount Parnassus

Hiking Trip
This hike will take us up Mt Parnassus (13,580’) via Watrous Gulch. It’s 7.4 miles
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 17
Denver
Gail Wells
Mt. Sherman
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Hiking – Mount Sherman - The West Slopes Route

Hiking Trip
A good early-season 14er to get in shape for tougher hikes to come
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 18
Bobcats Section
Theo Lubke
Wilderness First Aid - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 - Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closed Jun 12
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Abyss Lake Trail
Fri–Sat, Jun 19–20, 2026

BPX Trip – Abyss Lake Trail

Backpacking Trip
This 2-day BPX trip is designed to welcome people new to BPX with an easy,
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Jun 10
Backpacking Section
Richard Burrell
Burning Bear Trail
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for anyone wishing lower mileage, slower pace, less elevation gain
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 17
Octogenarian Hikes
Linda Lawson
Ascending Hikes – Twin Sisters TH - Twin Sisters Peak
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
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 17
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
George S. Mickelson Trail
Fri–Sun, Jun 19–21, 2026

Bike – George S. Mickelson Trail

Biking Trip
Overnight Bike packing trip/ bike tour through the Black Hills of South Dakota. This will
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 17
Mountain Biking Section
Gregory McVie
Boulder Open Space
Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
Green from Realization Point
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jun 18
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar