All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

BPX 3-Day: Shrine Mountain Inn from Vail Pass TH
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
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 11
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
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.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Colorado Mines Peak
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
10 participants
Registration opens Jul 12
Denver
Norm Arlt
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
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
12 participants
Registration opens Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking - 2026 - Session B
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
12 participants
Registration opens Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
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
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Wurtz Ditch TH to Timberline TH
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
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 17–19, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH
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
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 17
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
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
12 participants
Registration opens Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Butler Gulch
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
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Denver
Norm Arlt
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1
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
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing - 2026
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
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Wilderness First Aid - Golden - Aug 22-23, 2026
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
18 participants
Registration closes Aug 16
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
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
10 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Aug 11
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Trail Maintenance – Guanella Pass
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
6 participants
Registration opens Aug 7
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2
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
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
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
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 19
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Scramble – North Tenmile Creek Trail to Wichita Mountain
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
4 participants
Registration opens Aug 12
Denver
Jose Pacheco
BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH
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
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
Backcountry Incident Management School - Boulder - August 2026
Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Backcountry Incident Management School

Bring order to a chaotic situation. Although rare within the CMC, backcountry incidents when they

Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens May 29
Boulder
Wayne Howell
Scramble – Kit Carson and Challenger Point
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
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 15
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Climbing
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
59 participants
Registration closes Aug 27
Outdoor Unidos
Rosalie Peak
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
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 3
Denver
Norm Arlt
Scramble – Tenmile Traverse Frisco to Mayflower Gultch
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
4 participants
Registration opens Aug 20
Denver
Jose Pacheco
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
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
5 participants
Registration opens Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Steve Frank
Vega State Park
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
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 2
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge
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
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 23
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Adventure Travel – In-State Outing
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
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 18
Adventure Travel
Abbie Gentry
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.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401