All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Ascending Hikes – Niwot Mountain
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Niwot Mountain

Hiking Trip
The hike to Niwot Mountain from the Brainard Lake Winter Parking Lot is approximately 5
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 11
Ascending Hikes Section
Craig Townsend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Hiking – Eldorado Canyon SP - Eldorado Canyon Trail to Boulder Falls

Hiking Trip
TBD
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Field Day
Sun, Jul 20, 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
RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Ascending Hikes – RMNP - Sky Pond

Hiking Trip
Sky Pond has been called one of the most beautiful hikes in RMNP. It is
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites
18 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 18
Ascending Hikes Section
Abbie Gentry
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Jul 14
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Sun, Jul 20, 2025

WSG Social Gathering at Ouray Brewery

Join us at the Ouray Brewery for socializing. Enjoy their great beer, food and and rooftop views.

Ouray Brewery
607 Main St, Ouray, Colorado
Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing (Day Camp) - Session 1 (Grades 6-12): July 21-25, 2025
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 - Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing (Day Camp)

No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 14
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Mountain Explorers - Session 4: July 21-25, 2025
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 - Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Mountain Explorers

No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 14
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Hiking – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones
Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Hiking – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones

Hiking Trip
This is a one-way hike from Berthoud Pass to Second Creek, via the Mt Nystrom
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 23
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
Tue–Thu, Jul 22–24, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bluebird Lake from Wild Basin TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We'll camp 2 nights at spectacular Upper Ouzel
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 20
Backpacking Section
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hiking Trip
Golden Gate State Park Bootleg Bottom Trail Head- Moderate hike 6.2 miles, elevation gain 1,472'.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Jun 20
Denver
Angela DeSantis
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Tue, Jul 22, 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
Meridian Trail
Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Hiking – Meridian Trail

Hiking Trip
This often overlooked trail in the southern part of the Blue Sky Wilderness passes through
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 10
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Boulder Open Space
Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Hiking Trip
Mt Sanitas FITNESS hike
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Jul 22
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Tue, Jul 22, 2025

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
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 22
Boulder
Betasso Preserve
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Octo Hike – Betasso Preserve

Hiking Trip
This trip is part of the Octogenarian Hike Series. Octo hikes have a shorter distance,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 23
Linda Lawson
Boulder Rock Club
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor Rock Climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 21
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Fourth of July Trailhead
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

Hiking Trip
This hike is for RMOTHG members only. We will hike at a moderate pace from
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 3
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
RMOTHG Trip – Abyss Lake Trail
Thu, Jul 24, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Abyss Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
A fine destination hike up to the intersection of Abyss Lake Trail and Rosalie Trail.
Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 11
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
Silver Dollar Lake
Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Hiking – Silver Dollar Lake

Hiking Trip
From the trailhead at 11,200’ near Guanella Pass, we will hike up the trail to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
10 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 22
Denver
Norm Arlt
Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Unleash the Power of your inReach Mini2

Did you know your inReach Mini2 could do that? Learn how to use your device like a pro and enhance the safety for yourself and your companions.

Zoom Presentation
Outdoor Unidos Camping Trips – Pumphouse Campground
Fri–Sun, Jul 25–27, 2025

Outdoor Unidos Camping Trips – Pumphouse Campground

Camping Seminar
These are events open for Outdoor Unidos Cohort 1 participants.
No Prerequisites
71 participants
Registration closed Jun 12
Outdoor Unidos
Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop
Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride making a counterclockwise loop from Arvada on Ralston Creek
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
16 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Boulder
Wilderness First Aid - CMC State - Jul 26 & 27, 2025
Sat, Jul 26, 2025 - Sun, Jul 27, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
29 participants
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Jul 26, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 24
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Hiking – James Peak Wilderness Area
Sat, Jul 26, 2025

Hiking – James Peak Wilderness Area

Hiking Trip
Exploratory 13er hike: Bancroft & Parry Peak - Colorado Springs Group members only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jul 24
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Hiking – RMNP - Cub Lake TH - Cub Lake
Sat, Jul 26, 2025

Hiking – RMNP - Cub Lake TH - Cub Lake

Hiking Trip
A "Family Flower Fantasia"! This is a FAMILY hike intended for families with children or
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 16
Northern Colorado
DeCaLiBron Loop
Sat, Jul 26, 2025

Hiking – DeCaLiBron Loop

Hiking Trip
Four 14ers in a single day (okay, really three, Cameron doesn't "count"). This will be
No Prerequisites
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 24
Denver
Scott Baugher