All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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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
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Apr 21, 2027

PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Feb 8; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing - 2027
Wed, Apr 21, 2027 - Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Basic Alpine Climbing

This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Feb 8
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
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
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day – Ute Valley Park
Sat, Apr 24, 2027

PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day – Ute Valley Park

Scrambling Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Feb 8; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
TCS Advanced Snow - CMC Denver - 2027
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 - Sat, May 1, 2027

TCS Advanced Snow

Advanced Snow instruction is geared towards alpine climbing and more aggressive pursuits, and teaches the

No Prerequisites
20 participants
Registration opens Jan 1
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
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
70 participants
Northern Colorado
Marek Borowiec
ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing - 2027
Sat, May 1, 2027 - Sun, May 2, 2027

ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing

This class will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to start leading single-pitch

No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Mar 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
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
93 participants
Registration closes May 2
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, May 1, 2027

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
10 participants 3 instructors
Registration opens Mar 8; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, May 2, 2027

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
10 participants 3 instructors
Registration opens Mar 8; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, May 3, 2027

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals - 2027 - Session B
Mon, May 3, 2027 - Sat, May 8, 2027

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals

The Wilderness Fundamentals class is an introduction of important skills and back country knowledge to

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Mar 1
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, May 8, 2027

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail

Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Wilderness First Aid - Golden -May 8-9, 2027
Sat, May 8, 2027 - Sun, May 9, 2027

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course introduces students to the knowledge and practical skills

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Apr 30
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing - 2027
Mon, May 10, 2027 - Sat, May 22, 2027

Rock Climbing

This course is the second course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)

Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration opens Mar 15
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Tue, May 11, 2027

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
15 participants 4 instructors
Registration opens Mar 15; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Tue, May 18, 2027

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
15 participants 4 instructors
Registration opens Mar 15; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Thu, May 20, 2027

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church

Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
15 participants 4 instructors
Registration opens Mar 15; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Sat, May 22, 2027

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing

Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
15 participants 4 instructors
Registration opens Mar 15; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day
Sat, May 29, 2027

ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
10 participants 3 instructors
Registration opens Apr 12; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Basic Anchors - 2027
Sat, May 29, 2027

ARC Pro Basic Anchors

Students will learn climbing anchor fundamentals that can be applied to rock, snow and ice

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 12
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation - 2027 - Session A
Mon, Jun 7, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12, 2027

Land Navigation

This course is the second course in the Pikes Peak Group's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS)

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 1
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Jun 7, 2027

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture

Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 9, 2027

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture

Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Basic Self-Rescue Field Day
Sat, Jun 12, 2027

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 3 instructors
Registration opens Apr 26; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Jun 12, 2027

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch

Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue - 2027
Sat, Jun 12, 2027

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 26
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 16, 2027

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 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 5; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Backpacking - 2027 - Session A
Wed, Jun 16, 2027 - Wed, Jun 23, 2027

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 5
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss