All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses
Backpacking Course for Teens - Flat Tops Wilderness
This summer, join the Youth Programs team and take on a 30 mile loop in
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch
Backcountry Incident Management School
Bring order to a chaotic situation. Although rare within the CMC, backcountry incidents when they
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
This class reviews and expands upon self-rescue skills taught in the ARC Pro Basic Self
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
TCS Intermediate Rock Climbing w Basic Anchors
Building off of Basic Climbing, Intermediate Rock emphasis is on RAPPELLING. It will include climbing
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 2 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Advanced Rock Climbing
We welcome intermediate climbers to take thier skills to the next level. Our experienced instructors
Mountain Leaders
6-8th graders, spend the week outdoor rock climbing, learning wilderness first aid, gaining skills in
CMC Leadership Meeting - School Directors
This is part of our monthly Leadership Meeting series. This meeting is for School Directors and interested instructors to discuss 2026 updates.
CMC State Board Meeting
The Board of Directors for The Colorado Mountain Club holds 6 meetings annually. All members are welcome to attend.
Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Brainard Lake Overnight Hut Trip
On this overnight trip, middle school-aged youth will explore and immerse themselves in the beauty
Jr. Mountain Explorers
1-3rd graders, spend a week adventuring with us! Join Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Program for
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in
Camping – Pumphouse Campground
Backcountry Incident Management School
Bring order to a chaotic situation. Although rare within the CMC, backcountry incidents when they
Wilderness First Aid
This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track
This class is the first of three rock self-rescue classes we offer. It is a
Jr. Mountain Explorers
1-3rd graders, spend a week adventuring with us! Join Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Program for
BPX Trip – Chicago Basin 14ers (Sunlight, Eolus, North Eolus and Windom)
Mountain Explorers
3-5th graders, in this week long day camp, explore the varied outdoor activities and types
Fourteeners - Alpine Hiking & Camping Course
Spend the week learning what it takes to summit one of the giants of the
CMC Basecamp Certification Training
This in-person training is designed to orient CMC volunteer leadership on the use of the CMC Basecamp.
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
