All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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Fri, Jul 10, 2026

The Queen Swing Film Screening

Join CMC for a family-friendly evening featuring climbing activities for youth, outdoor community groups, and a screening of The Queen Swing. After the film, hear from climber Kate Kelleghan, featured in The Queen Swing, during a live Q&A and community conversation.. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase during the film portion.

The Queen Swing Film Screening
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Field Days
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Field Days – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: TCS Multi-Pitch Climbing Essentials
Field Day
No Prerequisites
8 participants 4 instructors
Canceled
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
The Crags Trail
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – The Crags Trail

Climbing Trip
Starting at Crags parking lot and ascending to 13,110' rim of Devil's playground. It will
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jul 10
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Bike – Fort Collins
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Bike – Fort Collins

Biking Trip
Bike to a variety of Fort Collins Art in Public Places. A continuation of an
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closed Jun 3
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
Chihuahua Lake
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Chihuahua Lake

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hike Section (AHS): a 6 mile out and back and 1500 ft elevation gain.
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 9
Ascending Hikes Section
Jean Hart
Hiking – Kings Peak and South Kings Peak
Sat–Sun, Jul 11–12, 2026

Hiking – Kings Peak and South Kings Peak

Hiking Trip
This is a hike of two 13ers in Utah, including the Utah state high point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 9
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Trail Maintenance – Squaretop Lakes via Guanella Pass
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Trail Maintenance – Squaretop Lakes via Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
Join us in 2026 for our 4th consecutive season of fun activity on this heavily
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 9
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Field Day 1 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Field Day 1 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
We will discuss the plans for the field days in our class on Wednesday, but
No Prerequisites
6 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 9
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
East Portal Trailhead
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Hiking – East Portal TH - Heart Lake

Hiking Trip
Heart Lake via South Boulder Creek Trail
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 9
Boulder
Rose Gay
Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Tremont Ridge to Tremont Mountain
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Tremont Ridge to Tremont Mountain

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This is the first of the progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in
No Prerequisites
2 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jul 9
Denver
Valerie Garrison
IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

Hiking Trip
A moderate, high altitude hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area to Lake Dorothy with
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 9
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Chester-Portsmouth Park
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Fly Fishing – Chester-Portsmouth Park

Fly Fishing Trip
90 Minutes to Better Loops, A Review of Casting Basics for Success on the Water.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes Jul 9
Denver
Eric Esswein
Water Sports
Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Water Sports – Chatfield State Park

Family Field trip: Outdoor Unidos Cohort
This is a one day event for all participants focusing on water sports
Prerequisites
99 participants
Registration closes Jul 9
Outdoor Unidos
Raquel Cabeza-Lemus
Hiking – RMNP - Five Lakes Loop - Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Hiking – RMNP - Five Lakes Loop - Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha

Hiking Trip
Hike 4 mile RT to beautiful turquoise subalpine Lake Haiyaha in RMNP with spectacular views
No Prerequisites
10 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 11
Northern Colorado
Anita Wright
Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
Field day to practice skills
No Prerequisites
6 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 10
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

Hiking Trip
This is a second hike to Lake Dorothy to accomodate the long standby list for
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 9
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This is the first of the progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in
No Prerequisites
0 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jul 10
Denver
Rob Hammond
Lone Cone Peak
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Scramble – Lone Cone Peak

Scrambling Trip
A scramble up the NW ridge, and return down the N ridge and across the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 10
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Brainard Lake Overnight Hut Trip - 2026 Session 1
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 - Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Brainard Lake Overnight Hut Trip

On this overnight trip, middle school-aged youth will explore and immerse themselves in the beauty

No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 6
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Evergreen Mountain
Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Bike – Evergreen Mountain

Biking Trip
Monday Evening Group MTB up Evergreen Mountain. We'll depart the Aldefer-Three sisters East trailhead at
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 13
Mountain Biking Section
Gregory McVie
Jr. Mountain Explorers - 2026 NEW! Session
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 - Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Jr. Mountain Explorers

1-3rd graders, spend a week adventuring with us! Join Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Program for

No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 3
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Ascending Hikes – Ben Tyler Trail
Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Ben Tyler Trail

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): From the Rock Creek TH this beautiful trail meanders through forest
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 12
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Jul 14–16, 2026

Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
We'll enjoy a bucolic hike through the Buffalo Peak wilderness. Expect to observe the colorful
No Prerequisites
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 12
Backpacking Section
Terry Ploski
Mount Morrison
Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Mount Morrison

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): Mount Morrison is the biggest, baddest, rough and tumble, slog of
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 13
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Risk Management Working Group

A quarterly meeting of CMC Group liaisons and CMC State staff to discuss Risk Management at the Club primarily relating to Trips.

Teams Meeting or In Person
15605 West 32nd, Golden CO 80401
Tue, Jul 14, 2026

CMC Basecamp Certification Training

This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Empire Pass Mountains and Trails
Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Hiking – Empire Pass Mountains - Douglas Mountain

Hiking Trip
This hike is short and sweet. From Empire we will drive a short distance to
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 13
Denver
Mark Wolf
Duncan's Ridge
Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Rock Climb – Duncan's Ridge

Climbing Trip
Join us for a great rock climbing trip at Duncan's Ridge!
No Prerequisites
2 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 14
Northern Colorado
Eric Koop
Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 16, 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
6 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon