All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Sun–Tue, Jul 13–15, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Cathedral Lake from Cathedral Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
A moderately steep walk up to a beautiful alpine lake, two nights at camp, day
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 7
Backpacking Section
Backpacking Course for Teens - Flat Tops Wilderness Area: July 14-18, 2025
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 - Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Backpacking Course for Teens - Flat Tops Wilderness Area

No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jul 7
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Beginner Rock Climbing (Day Camp) - Session 2 (Grades 1-5):  July 14-18, 2025
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 - Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Beginner Rock Climbing (Day Camp)

No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 7
CMC State
Alec Backhus
RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH
Mon, Jul 14, 2025

Scramble – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Arrowhead via South Ramp

Scrambling Trip
This is a great tour of Glacier Gorge. We will hike up the south ramp
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 11
Northern Colorado
Dean Allison
Ascending Hikes – Greyrock Mountain TH
Mon, Jul 14, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Greyrock Mountain TH

Hiking Trip
We'll hike a loop route to the summit of Greyrock Mountain. One of Larimer County’s
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 12
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Tue–Wed, Jul 15–16, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH

Backpacking Trip
This two-day, one-night backpacking trip to the stunning American Lakes in State Forest State Park
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 13
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Tue, Jul 15, 2025

Ascending Hikes – RMNP - Sky Pond

Hiking Trip
This is an additional hike to Sky Pond in RMNP to accommodate folks on the
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 24
Ascending Hikes Section
Abbie Gentry
Lecture
Tue, Jul 15, 2025

Lecture – Course Venue TBA

Climbing Lecture: TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing
Lecture for TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 27
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Tue, Jul 15, 2025

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 3 - 5 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jun 19
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Scramble – Keller Mountain

Scrambling Trip
This trip ascends the East Ridge of Keller Mountain which is a Class 3 scramble
Difficulty: Diffucult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Bobcats Section
Ed Cotgageorge
Boulder Rock Club
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor Rock Climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 16
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 15
Boulder
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
RMOTHG Trip – Gibson Lake
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Gibson Lake

Hiking Trip
Located just East of Kenosha Pass this 7.5 mile hike gains 2162 feet of elevation
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
9 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 18
Denver
Tim Lane
Lecture
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Lecture – Course Venue TBA

Climbing Lecture: TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing
Lecture for TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 27
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Octo Hike – Elephant Butte

Hiking Trip
We will hike on trails in Alderfer park toward the Elephant Butte Trail, then turn
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jul 16
Denver
Norm Arlt
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge
Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge

Scrambling Trip
will do pacific peak east ridge from spruce creek trailhead and then tag crystal peak
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants
Registration opens Jul 11
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Highline Canal, Tollgate, Cherry Creek Loop
Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Bike – Highline Canal, Tollgate, Cherry Creek Loop

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride on the Highline Canal, Tollgate, and Cherry Creek Trails.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jul 18, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Jul 17
Boulder
Backpack – ADV BKP: 7-Pass Loop
Fri–Sun, Jul 18–20, 2025

Backpack – ADV BKP: 7-Pass Loop

Backpacking Trip
ADV BKP: 7-Pass Loop
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 16
Denver
Tim Dodge
East Portal Trailhead
Sat–Sun, Jul 19–20, 2025

Backpack – East Portal TH - Heart Lake

Backpacking Trip
A moderate 8-mile out-and-back takes you to Rogers Pass Lake in the James Peak Wilderness,
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 17
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Urszula Tyl
ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts - 2025
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 - Sun, Jul 20, 2025

ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts

Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
Square Top Lakes Trail Maintenance, Day 2
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
2 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 17
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Hiking – Huron Peak via NW slopes
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Hiking – Huron Peak via NW slopes

Hiking Trip
Huron Peak via Northwest Slopes
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jul 17
Denver
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Grad Hike – Grad Hike for Day Hiker School - MUST be registered for Day Hiker School to participate

Hiking Trip
Grad Hike for Day Hiker School - MUST be registered for Day Hiker School to
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 8
Denver
Field Day
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Climbing Lecture: TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing
Field Day for Advanced Anchors and Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 27
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1
Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
BPX 2-Day: Upper Cataract Lake from Eaglesmere TH
Sat–Sun, Jul 19–20, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Upper Cataract Lake from Eaglesmere TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. Hike to a beautiful lake in a scenic
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 19
Backpacking Section
Dave Molyneaux
Backpack – Course Venue TBA
Sat–Sun, Jul 19–20, 2025

Backpack – Course Venue TBA

Backpacking Trip
Backpacking School 2025, Field Trip 1/2 Make-up Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 20
Denver
Wayne Howell