All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses
Tue–Thu, Aug 11–13, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Walter’s Hut from Vail Pass TH
Backpacking Trip
Summer Hut Trip to Walters Hut Down. Enjoy mornings and evenings on large deck. This
Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 11, 2026
CMC Basecamp Certification Training
This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.
Wed–Thu, Aug 12–13, 2026
Hiking – Colorado Mines Peak - Meteor Hike
Hiking Trip
A great chance to see the peak of the Perseid meteor shower from the open
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 12, 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
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 - Wed, Aug 19, 2026
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in
Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Trip
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Tennessee Pass TH to Timberline TH
Backpacking Trip
We will complete Segment 9 of the Colorado Trail from Tennessee Pass to Timberline Lake
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Wed, Aug 17–19, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Thu, Aug 17–20, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking trip through the heart of the Indian
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Aug 19, 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
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Hiking – Butler Gulch
Hiking Trip
From the Jones Pass trailhead at 10,500', we'll hike up the Butler Gulch trail for
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
This class will teach you how to safely lead sport climbing routes, including setting up
Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Wilderness First Aid
This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23, 2026
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Trail Maintenance – Guanella Pass
Conservation Trip
One more day of fun on Guanella Pass as we work on the Squaretop Lakes
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites
Tue–Thu, Aug 25–27, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Scramble – North Tenmile Creek Trail to Wichita Mountain
Scrambling Trip
Wichita Mountain East Ridge, there is some class 3 scrambling, and a class 4 move
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat–Sun, Aug 29–30, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
Moderate backpacking trip along Segment 10 of the Colorado Trail. Each day is about 6
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Backcountry Incident Management School
Bring order to a chaotic situation. Although rare within the CMC, backcountry incidents when they
Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 29–30, 2026
Scramble – Kit Carson and Challenger Point
Scrambling Trip
camp overnight Saturday, then summit and pack up Sunday to drive back.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Climbing – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Climbing Field trip: Outdoor Unidos Cohort
This is a one day event for all participants focusing on climbing
Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Hiking – Rosalie Peak and Epaulet Mountain
Hiking Trip
From the shoulder of Mt Evans, bushwhack to Epaulet and Epaulie summits. Bushwhack to Rosalie
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Scramble – Tenmile Traverse Frisco to Mayflower Gultch
Scrambling Trip
https://summitborn.com/scrambling-peaks-1-5-on-the-tenmile-traverse-frisco-colorado/\ Info can also be found in Colorado scrambles book We will be doing Mount
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sun, Sep 4– 6, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Come enjoy the longest segment of the Colorado Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026
Camp – Vega State Park
Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge
Scrambling Trip
Pacific Peak East Ridge and Crystal Peak from upper Spruce Creek Trailhead Parking
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Fri, Sep 8–11, 2026
Adventure Travel – In-State Outing
Adventure Travel Trip
The 2026 In-State Outing will be held September 8 - 11 at the Silver Cliff
No Prerequisites
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
CMC Basecamp Certification Training
This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.