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TCS Advanced Alpine Terrain Management - 2026
Wed, Jun 10, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14, 2026

TCS Advanced Alpine Terrain Management

As part of the Advanced Alpine Climbing School Rock module, this "Managing Alpine Terrain Seminar"

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 3
Technical Climbing Section
Kelly Greaser
Conservation – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Conservation – Barr Camp via Barr Trail

Hiking & Conservation Trip
Help Rocky Mtn Field Institute (RMFI) move tools for a season of work on Barr
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
Lecture - Alpine Terrain
Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Lecture - Alpine Terrain – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Alpine Terrain Management
Lecture Component
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jun 8
Technical Climbing Section
Kelly Greaser
TCS Advanced Alpine Climbing School - 2026
Wed, Jun 10, 2026 - Sun, Jan 10, 2027

TCS Advanced Alpine Climbing School

Building upon the skills learned in ACS and other TCS class offerings, Advanced ACS is

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 1
Technical Climbing Section
Kelly Greaser
BPX 2-Day: Diamond Lake from Fourth of July TH
Wed–Thu, Jun 10–11, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Diamond Lake from Fourth of July TH

Backpacking Trip
This is an early season overnight for newer backpacking section members or someone looking to
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens May 10
Backpacking Section
Mark Wolf
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Octo Hike – Evergreen Mountain

Hiking Trip
We will hike on trail toward our nominal destination for two hours or so, then
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens May 11
Octogenarian Hikes
Norm Arlt
BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park
Thu–Sat, Jun 11–13, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park

Backpacking Trip
Easy Backpack for new backpackers. Walk in to campsite on June 11 in afternoon. Set
Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 11
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 2-Day: Eaglesmere Lakes from Eaglesmere TH
Fri–Sat, Jun 12–13, 2026

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

Backpacking Trip
A moderate early season trip to get ready for longer adventures. We should have plenty
Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens May 15
Backpacking Section
Herman Schumacher
Cherry Creek, Highline canal, Dartmouth, Platte River loop
Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Bike – Cherry Creek, Highline canal, Dartmouth, Platte River loop

Biking Trip
From The Original Brooklyns restaurant we will ride to Confluence Park. Then we will continue
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens May 12
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track - Denver - 2026
Sat, Jun 13, 2026

TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track

This class is the first of three rock self-rescue classes we offer. It is a

Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jun 4
Denver
Dominick Ruggieri
Basic Self-Rescue Field Day
Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Basic Self-Rescue Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Apr 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue - 2026
Sat, Jun 13, 2026

ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue

This course serves as an introduction to self-rescue skills that can be applied in various

Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Apr 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Field Day 1 - Alpine Terrain
Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Field Day 1 - Alpine Terrain – Eldorado Canyon SP - Quartzite Ridge

Climbing Field trip: TCS Advanced Alpine Terrain Management
Field Component
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 11
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
Water Sports
Sat, Jun 13, 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 Jun 11
Outdoor Unidos
Raquel Cabeza-Lemus
Field Day 2 - Alpine Terrain
Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Field Day 2 - Alpine Terrain – Eldorado Canyon SP - Wind Tower

Climbing Field trip: TCS Advanced Alpine Terrain Management
Field Component
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 12
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
Bushnell Peak
Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Hiking – Bushnell Peak - Brook Creek TH

Hiking Trip
13er Bushnell Peak, Fremont county high point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 13
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Mountain Explorers - 2026 Session 2
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 - Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Mountain Explorers

3-5th graders, in this week long day camp, explore the varied outdoor activities and types

No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 8
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Mountain Leaders - 2026 Session 1
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 - Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Mountain Leaders

6-8th graders, spend the week outdoor rock climbing, learning wilderness first aid, gaining skills in

No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jun 8
CMC State
Alec Backhus
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
7 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 15
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking - 2026 - Session A
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 - Wed, Jun 24, 2026

PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking

The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
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
7 participants
Registration closes Jun 14
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
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
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
10 participants
Registration opens May 18
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
6 participants
Registration opens May 19
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
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
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 20
Backpacking Section
R. A. Burrell
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
Advanced Anchor Field Day
Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Advanced Anchor Field Day – North Table Mountain

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
Field Day for Advanced Anchors and Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Jun 18
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Gore Range Group Annual Picnic

Save the Date! Come early to hike and stay for the pot-luck picnic!

Gore Range Group Annual Picnic
Maryland Creek Park
44 Maryland Creek Lane Silverthorne, CO 80498
Sun, Jun 21, 2026

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 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 1
Denver
Russell Peterson