All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
11 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 29
Denver
Linda Lawson
Field Days
Fri, Jan 30–Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Field Days – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Field trip: TCS Intermediate Ice Climbing
Three consecutive days of ice climbing. Yahoo!
No Prerequisites
8 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 28
Denver
Matthew Biscan
Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Family Climb Night - January 2026

Join the Youth Programs Team for a night of indoor climbing at the *NEW* CMC Basecamp Climbing Wall! FREE to attend in January! Equipment and instruction provided, no experience necessary!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden CO 80401
Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Boulder Group Annual Dinner and 2026 Kickoff

Join the Boulder Group for an evening of good food, good friends, and good times. There will be time to socialize with old friends and new acquaintances, a short business section to recap 2025 and plan for 2026, and dinner provided by Sherpa's Restaurant. This year's speaker is still TBD. And, we will conclude the evening with an extra hour of mingling, dancing, etc.

Avalon Ballroom Boulder
6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Advanced Snowshoe – Wind River Loop
Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Wind River Loop

Snowshoeing Trip
This challenging snowshoe adventure starts at the East Portal trailhead, following the Wind River Trail
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 31
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Wayne Howell
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sun, Feb 1, 2026

First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have graduated from the
Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 1
Denver
Jean Hart
Nordic Skiing – Dillon Reservoir - Lake Loops
Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Nordic Skiing – Dillon Reservoir - Lake Loops

Nordic Skiing Trip
An easy cross country ski across the surface of Lake Dillon under the light of
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jan 31
Gore Range
James Borgel
Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Tue, Feb 3, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP, starting from the trailhead at the Wild Basin
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 3
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Margy's Hut
Tue–Thu, Feb 3– 5, 2026

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Margy's Hut - Lenado Trailhead via Woody Creek and Spruce Creek

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
3 days, 2 nights skiing the terrain around Margey's and soaking in the area.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
Bobcats Section
Pat Kelly
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing - 2026
Tue, Feb 3, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Basic Ice Climbing

No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Jan 30
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM
Tue, Feb 3, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM

Climbing Lecture: Basic Ice Climbing
This classroom session will cover the basics of ice climbing.
No Prerequisites
13 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 30
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes
Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~7 mile and ~2000 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 5
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder
This is one of three field days associated with the Boulder Beginner Snowshoe Course. Please
No Prerequisites
4 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Jan 11
Boulder
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Lake City Ice Park
Fri–Sun, Feb 6– 8, 2026

Climb – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Trip
I have secured a house that will sleep 10+ people in Lake City. This trip
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Feb 2
Pikes Peak
Joseph Petsche
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
11 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 6
Denver
Wayne Howell
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
ATA Hybrid Lecture & Field Day – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

ATA Hybrid Lecture & Field Day – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Aware - Hybrid Course for CMC Leadership
If you have registered for and completed the online seminar, you may sign up for
No Prerequisites
13 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Feb 5
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Apex Park
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jan 18
New Member Hikes
Michael McMahon
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Lake City Ice Park

Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Ice Climbing Skills with emphasis on mountaineering.
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
Wilderness First Aid - Northern Colorado - Feb 7-8, 2026
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
20 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
RMNP - West Glacier Creek Trail
Sat, Feb 7, 2026

Basic Snowshoe – RMNP - West Glacier Creek Trail

Family & Snowshoeing Trip
A begineer snowshoe for those that want to start getting out in the winter
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 1
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
Introduction to Ice Climbing - 2026 YP
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Ice Climbing

No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Feb 2
CMC State
Alec Backhus
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon

Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.
No Prerequisites
13 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Jan 31
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail

Hiking Trip
Challenging winter hike to Barr Camp, half way up the trail to Pikes Peak. Snowpacked
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 5
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
Telemark Ski School - Denver - 2026 - Session B
Rolling Enrollment: Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Telemark Ski School

No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Feb 4
Denver
Marilyn Choske
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Sun, Feb 8, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Winter Camping School

No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 8
Denver