All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
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
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch – Staunton State Park
Adventure Travel Field trip: TCS Advanced Alpine Climbing School - Rock
We will discuss the plans for the field days in our class on Wednesday, but
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Mt Elbert - North Elbert Trail
Hiking Trip
Challenging but spectacular hike to the summit of Mt Elbert (14,438') via the northeast ridge
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun–Tue, Aug 10–12, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Lawn Lake from Lawn Lake TH (RMNP)
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We'll camp 2 nights at a reserved backcountry
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Sun, Aug 11–17, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Heart Lake and Snake River from Heart Lake TH (Yellowstone National Park)
Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Hiking – 4th of July TH to Diamond Lake
Hiking Trip
This is an out-and-back hike to Lower Diamond and on to the much less visited
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Hiking – Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Hiking Trip
We will hike to Clear Creek County open space of the Unique Geneva Fen, very
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Outdoor Unidos Leader Training – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Volunteer Leadership Seminar
Training for Outdoor Unidos Leaders
No Prerequisites
Tue–Wed, Aug 12–13, 2025
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
Tue–Wed, Aug 12–13, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: James Peak Wilderness from East Portal TH
Backpacking Trip
This easy two-day backpacking trip into the James Peak Wilderness is designed as a close-to-home,
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Wed, Aug 12–13, 2025
Hiking – Echo Lake Park
Exploring Nature & Hiking Trip
See the Perseid Meteor Shower in the darkness of Echo Lake. There will be an
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Tue–Thu, Aug 12–14, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
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
Fri–Sun, Aug 15–17, 2025
Backpack – ADV BKP: Holy Cross Wilderness
Backpacking Trip
ADV BKP: Holy Cross Wilderness
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sun, Aug 15–17, 2025
Backpack – Backpacking School 2025, Group 3, Trip 3
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking School 2025, Group 3, Trip 3
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Bike – DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal
Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride from DeKoevend Park to Hampden Avenue via the Highline
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Hiking – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake Trailhead
Hiking Trip
A chance to try some off-trail hiking. We will hike past Mitchell Lake to Blue
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Bike – DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal
Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin bike ride from DeKoevend Park to Hampden Avenue via the Highline
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Aug 15–17, 2025
Backpack – Course Venue TBA
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking School 2025, Group 4, Field Trip 3
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to all but especially for CMC Members who joined
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Outdoor Unidos Social Gatherings – Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Volunteer Leadership Seminar
These optional events are open to anyone who wants to join and be part of
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 16–17, 2025
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park
Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
Hiking – Hagar Mountain via Golden Bear
Hiking Trip
Hagar Mtn and Golden Bear via Straight Creek
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Wed, Aug 18–20, 2025
Hiking – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
Camping & Hiking Trip
Doggie Car camping and hiking in the beautiful Pike National Forest above 10,000 feet and
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
CMC Basecamp Certification Training
This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.