All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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Intermediate Snowshoe – Embryo Pond
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Embryo Pond

Snowshoeing Trip
This is a trip to Loch Vale and Embryo Pond. We will return via Serendipity
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 19
Northern Colorado
Bill Trout
Apex Park
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Feb 19
New Member Hikes
Michael McMahon
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Cameron Pass
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Cameron Pass

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
We will ski around the Cameron Pass area, probably on low-angle slopes (less than 30
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 19
Northern Colorado
Manuel Fillon
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Nordic Skiing – Breckenridge Nordic Center

Nordic Skiing Trip
Nordic ski loop at the peak 7 entry point (NOT the main Breck Nordic center).
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Feb 19
Gore Range
Matt Felder
Intermediate Snowshoe – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
I'm planning this as a snowshoe trip from St. Elmo to Hancock Pass and return.
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Feb 19
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Field Day – Berthoud Pass
Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Field Day – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue
This is the Field Day tied to CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course scheduled for
No Prerequisites
0 participants
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue - 2026
Sun, Feb 22, 2026

CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue

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

No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Feb 18
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Telemark Ski School - Denver - 2026 - SESSION C
Rolling Enrollment: Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Telemark Ski School

For over 40 years, the Telemark Ski School of the Denver Group has provided quality

No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Feb 18
Denver
Marilyn Choske
Dawson Butte Open Space
Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Hiking – Dawson Butte Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hike or Snowshoe Dawson Butte Trail Loop
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Feb 20
Pikes Peak
Debbie Sheinman
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Feb 22
Denver
Danielle Piscatelli
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals - 2026 - Session A
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - Sat, Feb 28, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals

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

No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 18
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
North Table Mountain
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – North Table Mountain Outer Loop

Exploring Nature & Hiking Trip
From the west trailhead we will hike clockwise around North Table Mountain Park.
Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Feb 22
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Mountaineering – The Lodge

Mountaineering Trip
Crevasse Rescue Practice for current Glacier Travel School Students.
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Feb 23
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have graduated from the
Prerequisites
11 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 27
Denver
Wayne Howell
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

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
3 participants on standby 1 instructor
Registration closes Feb 18
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Climb – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Climbing Trip
Alpine and Rock Instructor Training
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 23
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

This month we will be reading Halfway to Heaven: My White-Knuckled -- And Knuckleheaded -- Quest for the Rocky Mountain High by Mark Obmascik.

Belmar Library
555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Loveland Ski Resort
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Loveland Ski Resort

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
Ski-E-O time! This is an opportunity to chat on the lift with CMC CEO Madeline
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 23
CMC State
Madeline Bachner Lane
Kirby Gulch
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Hiking – Kirby Gulch

Hiking Trip
An relaxed shoe/hike up the South Park Trail on the south side of Guanella Pass.
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 22
Denver
Stan Moore
NCAR Trailhead
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Hiking – NCAR Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Bear-South Boulder Peaks *SUNRISE FITNESS HIKE*
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Feb 24
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

OMA Opening Reception

This is a private invite only event for our friends with Outdoor Market Alliance hosted by Exact Change & The Colorado Mountain Club.

OMA Opening Reception
CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd, Golden, CO 80401
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Social & Adventure Stories

Come socialize with fellow adventurers and hear three 20-minute presentations by CMC members about their recent travels covering the Carretera Austral in Patagonia Chile, the Northern Andes of Ecuador, and the Coast-to-Coast trail across Northern England. They’ll talk about trip planning and highlights, share photos, and answer questions. This event is open to all members and guests.

Social & Adventure Stories
Breckenridge Brewery Fort Collins
1020 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Best Day Ever Film Screening

The Best Day Ever documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability—and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont's mountain biking community. Greg will be joined by athlete Quinn Brett and filmmaker Berne Broudy for a Q&A session after the film.

Best Day Ever Film Screening
CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd, Golden, CO 80401
Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Wed, Feb 25, 2026

Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
Cross-country ski on an easy, snow-covered road that rises to just above treeline where old
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 24
Denver
Marilyn Choske
Boulder Rock Club
Wed, Feb 25, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Feb 25
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Lecture Component
Wed, Feb 25, 2026

Lecture Component – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Mountaineering Lecture: TCS Glacier Travel
This is a lecture component for Glacier Travel
No Prerequisites
16 participants 17 instructors
Registration closes Feb 23
Technical Climbing Section
Jennifer Bealer
Intermediate Snowshoe – Vance's Cabin
Wed–Fri, Feb 25–27, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Vance's Cabin

Backpacking & Snowshoeing Trip
This is a three day, two night hut trip to Vance's Cabin. The trip is
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Jan 1
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jeff Lickenbrock
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Wonderland Lake
Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Wonderland Lake

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile social hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Feb 24
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Climb – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West

Mountaineering & Climbing Trip
Winter Tech Seminar Series #4: Belay Station Management. This series is a collaborative space where
No Prerequisites
2 participants 2 leaders
Registration closes Feb 25
Denver
Jacob Jansen
Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day
Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder
This is one of the field days associated with the Boulder Beginner Snowshoe Course. Please
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 26
Boulder
Keith Stinebaugh