All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses
Fri, May 8, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
Difficult 12 mile hike down Bullet Canyon to Grand Gulch and returning up Sheiks Gulch.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, May 8, 2026
Bike – Twin Lakes - Clear Ck, Platte River north to 104th
Biking Trip
We’ll ride from Twin Lakes Park to Elaine Valente Open Space and back along Clear
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 8, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
Kane Gulch to Junction Ruin- for Blanding participants only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sun, May 8–10, 2026
Bike – Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Biking Trip
Spend two nights & 3 days at Buffalo Creek to test out bike packing kit,
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 8, 2026
CMC Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
Join us for an evening to recognize the excellence and dedication of CMC's volunteers. Food and beverages starting at 5 p.m. with a presentation beginning at 6 p.m.
Sat, May 9, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Hovenweep National Monument
Hiking Trip
We will hike to 3 sites in Hovenweep to see the amazing structures left by
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Natural Bridges National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
This is an 8.5 mile loop hike in White and Armstrong Canyons to see the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 9, 2026
Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space - NCAR
Hiking Trip
Boulder Skyline Traverse - Bear Peak, South Boulder Peak, Green Mountain, Flagstaff Peak, and Mount
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Mount Sherman - The Southwest Ridge Route
Hiking Trip
Mount Sherman and Gemini Peak via Southwest Ridge Route
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Field Component - Day 3 – Course Venue TBA
Fly Fishing Field trip: Fly Fishing School
Field day three lead by a senior instructor.
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Field Day – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Ski Mountaineering School
Field Day for Ski Mountaineering School
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Navigation – NCAR Trailhead
Navigation Trip
NAVIGATION FOR BEGINNERS SESSION 2 Boulder Group Basic Navigation course: introduction to using navigation apps,
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Spruce Creek TH
Hiking Trip
Mayflower and Mohawk Lakes hike. This is rescheduled from a trip in 2025 that was
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 10, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
House on Fire is justly famous for the integration of rock and dwelling. We will
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, May 10, 2026
Bonus Fitness Hikes – Deer Creek TH - Pegmatite Points
Hiking Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
During the month of May, we offer optional Bonus Fitness Hikes for all registered Denver
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, May 11, 2026
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
Mon, May 11, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
The Wilderness Fundamentals class is an introduction of important skills and back country knowledge to
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 12, 2026
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 12, 2026
CMC Basecamp Certification Training
This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.
Thu, May 14, 2026
Bonus Fitness Hikes – Mount Morrison
Hiking Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
During the month of May, we offer optional Bonus Fitness Hikes for all registered Denver
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026 - Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Wilderness Survival School
Wilderness Survival School is developed to give you the essential skills, self-confidence, and hands-on experience
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026
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
Fri, May 15, 2026
Bike – River Point - Platte River Trail to REI
Biking Trip
We'll ride along the Platte River Trail from the parking lot by Chili’s to REI,
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
IF4: Fly Fishing Film Festival
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is a curated collection of world-class films and cinematic storytelling from independent fly-fishing filmmakers around the world. Each year, IF4 brings together powerful stories that capture the heart, soul, and adventure of fly fishing. More than a film festival, IF4 is an unforgettable night of culture, connection, and stoke for the global fly-fishing community.
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Wilderness First Aid
Location: Golden, Colorado - CMC Basecamp
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
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, May 16, 2026
Fly Fishing – Collard Ranch State Wildlife Area
Fly Fishing Trip
Let's be one of the first to fly fish at one of the newest State
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
No Prerequisites