All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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AIARE L1 - State - 2027
Fri, Feb 19, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21, 2027

AIARE L1

The AIARE L1 Decision Making Framework introduces the student to a risk management methodology to

No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Feb 5
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Basic Snowshoe – Course Venue TBA
Fri, Feb 19, 2027

Basic Snowshoe – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have earned the Basic
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Dec 20
Denver
Wayne Howell
Wilderness First Aid - Boulder - Feb 20-21, 2027
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21, 2027

Wilderness First Aid

Location: Boulder, CO

No Prerequisites
23 participants
Registration closes Feb 12
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Ice Climbing Course for Teens - 2027
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21, 2027

Ice Climbing

Get ready for the ultimate winter adventure! Join CMC Youth Programs for Ice Climbing!

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Feb 8
CMC State
Alec Backhus
BSS - DEN - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 21, 2027

BSS - DEN - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Dec 20; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Wayne Howell
Telemark Ski School - Denver - 2027
Rolling Enrollment: Sun, Feb 21, 2027

Telemark Ski School

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No Prerequisites
20 participants
Registration opens Nov 1
Denver
Marilyn Choske
Lecture Component
Wed, Feb 24, 2027

Lecture Component – West Classroom

Mountaineering Lecture: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a lecture component for Glacier Travel
No Prerequisites
39 participants
Registration closes Mar 10
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
AIARE L1 - NoCo- 2027
Fri, Feb 26, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28, 2027

AIARE L1

Special Location: Rocky Mountain National Park

No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Feb 12
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Basic Snowshoe – Course Venue TBA
Sun, Feb 28, 2027

Basic Snowshoe – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have earned the Basic
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 20
Denver
Wayne Howell
Lecture Component
Tue, Mar 2, 2027

Lecture Component – West Classroom

Mountaineering Lecture: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a lecture component for Glacier Travel
No Prerequisites
39 participants
Registration closes Mar 10
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
Field Component
Sat–Sun, Mar 6– 7, 2027

Field Component – Rendezvous Open Space

Mountaineering Field trip: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a field component for Glacier Travel.
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Mar 10
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
PPG AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course - 2027
Sun, Mar 7, 2027

PPG AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that teaches best practices in avalanche

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Feb 26
Pikes Peak
Kristen Buckland
NoCo Mountain Hiking Course - 2027
Mon, Mar 8, 2027 - Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Mountain Hiking Course - NoCo

Mountain Hiking Course is a comprehensive course on mountain hiking. If you’re new to hiking,

No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration opens Jan 1
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Lecture Component
Wed, Mar 10, 2027

Lecture Component – West Classroom

Mountaineering Lecture: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a lecture component for Glacier Travel
No Prerequisites
39 participants
Registration closes Mar 10
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
Ski Mountaineering School - Denver - 2027
Thu, Mar 11, 2027 - Sat, May 15, 2027

Ski Mountaineering School

Ready to ski Colorado’s high peaks? CMC’s Ski Mountaineering School (SMS) helps experienced backcountry skiers

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Mar 1
Denver
Scott Johnson
AIARE L1 - State - 2027
Fri, Mar 12, 2027 - Sun, Mar 14, 2027

AIARE L1

The AIARE L1 Decision Making Framework introduces the student to a risk management methodology to

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Feb 26
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
AIARE 2 - 2027
Fri, Apr 9, 2027 - Sun, Apr 11, 2027

AIARE 2

Location: Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp // Berthoud Pass

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Mar 26
Denver
Ashley Kramer
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain

Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
10 participants 3 leaders
Registration opens Mar 5
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin
Wed–Fri, Apr 21–23, 2027

Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

Backpacking & Snowshoeing Trip
This is a three-day, two-night hut trip to Jay’s Cabin, located above Vail Pass. We
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Jun 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Daniel Schweissing
Avy Awareness: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - Boulder - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, Dec 1, 2026 - Fri, Apr 30, 2027

Avalanche Aware // Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - Boulder

This Avy Aware/ATA hybrid course is based out of Boulder, CO with field days held

No Prerequisites
72 participants
Boulder
Keith Stinebaugh
Avy Awareness: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, Dec 1, 2026 - Fri, Apr 30, 2027

Avalanche Aware // Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - NoCo

This Avy Aware/ATA hybrid course is based out of Northern Colorado with field days held

No Prerequisites
73 participants
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
Avy Awareness: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - Denver - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, Dec 1, 2026 - Fri, Apr 30, 2027

Avalanche Aware // Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - Denver

This Avy Aware/ATA hybrid course is based out of Denver, CO with field days held

No Prerequisites
70 participants
Denver
Connor Jacobs
Avy Awareness: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - PPG - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, Dec 1, 2026 - Fri, Apr 30, 2027

Avalanche Aware // Avalanche Terrain Avoidance - PPG

This Avy Aware/ATA hybrid course is based out of Colorado Springs, CO

No Prerequisites
74 participants
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Field Component
Sat–Sun, May 1– 2, 2027

Field Component – Winter Park Ski Resort

Mountaineering Field trip: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a field component for Glacier Travel.
No Prerequisites
99 participants
Registration closes May 2
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
Wilderness First Aid - Golden -May 8-9, 2027
Sat, May 8, 2027 - Sun, May 9, 2027

Wilderness First Aid

Location: CMC Basecamp - Golden, CO

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Apr 30
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Hiking – St. Elmo to Poplar Gulch Trail
Sat, Jun 19, 2027

Hiking – St. Elmo to Poplar Gulch Trail

Hiking Trip
From St. Elmo via Poplar Gulch trail and then ascend unnamed peak 13,090' and return.
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens May 1
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Sat, Jun 26, 2027

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail

Hiking Trip
Plan on going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 3.2 miles -Moderate incline with some light
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 24
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
The Crags Trail
Sat, Jul 17, 2027

Hiking – The Crags Trail

Hiking Trip
Starting at Crags parking lot and ascending to 13,110' rim of Devil's playground. It will
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Jul 17
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Wilderness First Aid - Boulder - Oct 9-10, 2027
Sat, Oct 9, 2027 - Sun, Oct 10, 2027

Wilderness First Aid

Location: Boulder, CO

No Prerequisites
24 participants
Registration closes Oct 1
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Pike Peak Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions - Pikes Peak - 2025
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, May 20, 2025 - Sun, Dec 31, 2028

Pikes Peak Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions

Complete Trip Leader Skills Course as the third step in your CMC trip leader journey!

Prerequisites
15 participants
Pikes Peak
Sean Starkey