All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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Fresh Air & Friends Summer - 2026
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Fresh Air & Friends

Join CMC Youth Programs for a summer adventure specifically for teen girls +. Fresh Air

No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jun 15
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Wilderness First Aid - Golden - June 22-25, 2026
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

Location: Golden, CO - CMC Basecamp

No Prerequisites
23 participants
Registration closes Jun 19
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Jr. Mountain Explorers - 2026 Session 1
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Jr. Mountain Explorers

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

No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 15
CMC State
Alec Backhus
BPX 3-Day: Devil’s Thumb Lake from Hessie TH
Wed–Fri, Jun 24–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Devil’s Thumb Lake from Hessie TH

Backpacking Trip
Enjoy a rugged yet relaxing 3-day backpacking trip to Devil’s Thumb Lake in the stunning
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 24
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Intro to Hiking Safety

An introductory seminar to the hiking safety basics.

No Prerequisites
30 participants
Registration closes Jun 23
Denver
Art Hogling
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 24, 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
BPX 2-Day: Betty and Bob Lakes from Hessie TH
Thu–Fri, Jun 25–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Betty and Bob Lakes from Hessie TH

Backpacking Trip
This two day, one night journey to Betty and Bob Lakes begins at the Hessie
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens May 25
Backpacking Section
Steve Norman
Trad Lead Climbing Lecture
Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Trad Lead Climbing 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 23
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026

Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead

Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness limited to
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Field Day
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026

Field Day – Rendezvous Open Space

Wilderness Survival Field trip: Wilderness Survival School
Field Day
No Prerequisites
10 participants 3 instructors
Denver
Wayne Howell
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State 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
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 25
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts - 2026
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026

ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts

Students will learn techniques applicable to climbing multipitch routes, including preparation, anchors, belaying, cleaning gear,

Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 23
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Trad Lead Climbing Field Days
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Trad Lead Climbing Field Days – Boulder Canyon

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Anchors & Trad Climbing
Field Day for Advanced Anchors and Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
7 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 25
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Trad Lead Climbing Field Days
Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Trad Lead Climbing Field Days – 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 26
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2
Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State 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
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 26
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Campout Kids - 2026
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 - Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Campout Kids

This great two-night overnight camp will help you build skills for our longer overnight and

No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 22
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Beginner Rock Climbing (Day Camp) - 2026
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 - Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Beginner Rock Climbing (Day Camp)

In this course, you will learn about outdoor safety, climbing equipment, knot tying, belaying and

No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jun 25
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Scramble – Mount Sneffels - Southwest Ridge
Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Scramble – Mount Sneffels - Southwest Ridge

Scrambling Trip
Wills scramble southwest ridge and come down the standard route appropriate scrambling shoes, helmet and
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration opens Jun 4
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Cronin Peak
Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Hiking – Cronin Peak - North Ridge

Hiking Trip
Long hike with some off-trail
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 1
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants July 5th

Enjoy a Sunday summer afternoon at a Rockies game with the Over the Hill Gang. Special discounted senior rate of $12.00 per person. Tickets are limited to 30 people, so hurry up and register.

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants July 5th
Coors Field
2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205
Intermediate Rock Climbing (Day Camp) Session 1 (Grades 1-5) - 2026
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Intermediate Rock Climbing (Day Camp)

Level up you climbing! Join us for a week learning more intermediate skills, climbing techniques.

No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 2
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Jr. Mountain Explorers - 2026 Session 2
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Jr. Mountain Explorers

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

No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Jun 29
CMC State
Alec Backhus
BPX 3-Day: Black Mountain Loop from Encampment TH (Mount Zirkel Wilderness)
Tue–Thu, Jul 7– 9, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Black Mountain Loop from Encampment TH (Mount Zirkel Wilderness)

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 6
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Adv Multi Pitch Concepts - Lecture Day 1
Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Adv Multi Pitch Concepts - Lecture Day 1 – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
We will meet at The Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 6
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Climbing Concepts Course - CMC Denver - 2026
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 - Sun, Jul 12, 2026

TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts

You have probably attempted bringing two partners up routes and realized that 2:1 (two followers,

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Jul 1
Technical Climbing Section
Kelly Greaser
Silver Dollar Lake Trail
Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Hiking – Silver Dollar Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
From the trailhead at 11,200’ near Guanella Pass, we will hike up the trail to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 9
Denver
Norm Arlt
BPX 3-Day: Colorado State Forest State Park The Crags or Ranger Lakes Campgrounds
Fri–Sun, Jul 10–12, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado State Forest State Park The Crags or Ranger Lakes Campgrounds

Backpacking Trip
Camp for two nights in the forested, Crags Campground in State Forest State Park. Enjoy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 10
Backpacking Section
Louise Campbell-Blair
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
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 opens Jun 5
Denver
Jose Pacheco
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
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 9
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert