All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder
Hiking – Butler Gulch
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Hiking – Butler Gulch

Hiking Trip
We will be hiking up to the ridgeline in Butler Gulch. This trip is for
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 25
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Thu–Sat, Aug 21–23, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH

Backpacking Trip
A thrilling backpacking journey to Wheeler Geologic Area via the challenging Halfmoon Pass trail, immersing
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 29
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
Woods Mountain
Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Hiking – Woods Mountain via Ruby Gulch

Hiking Trip
Hike up Ruby Gulch towards Woods Mtn for two hours to 11,000', turn around and
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jun 21
Denver
Norm Arlt
Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Colorado Rockies vs. L.A. Dodgers

Enjoy a Sunday summer afternoon at a Rockies game with the Over the Hill Gang. Special discounted senior rate of $12.00 per person. Tickets are limited to 30 people, so hurry up and register.

Coors Field
2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205
BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH
Fri–Mon, Aug 22–25, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration opens Jul 22
Backpacking Section
Dave Molyneaux
Scramble – RMNP - Longs Peak TH
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Scramble – RMNP - Longs Peak TH

Scrambling Trip
Longs peak via keyhole route
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Canceled
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Scramble – Longs Peak Loft Route
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Scramble – Longs Peak Loft Route

Scrambling Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby
Registration opens Aug 15
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder
Waterdog Lakes Trail
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Hiking – Waterdog Lakes Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike to the first lake, near Monarch Pass.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Twin Lakes – Clear Ck west to Anderson Park

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin ride along the Clear Creek Trail from Twin Lakes Park to
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Hiking & Education
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Hiking & Education – Betasso Preserve

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Outdoor Unidos Cohort
This is a one day event for all participants focusing on hiking & education
Prerequisites
36 participants 12 instructors
Registration closes Aug 21
Outdoor Unidos
BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 23–24, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. A moderate out-and-back hike with epic views, this
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 23
Backpacking Section
Lisa Shroyer
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Aug 23, 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
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 21
Denver
Steve Bonowski
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture
Sat–Sun, Aug 23–24, 2025

WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Course Venue TBA

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the specific course you are registering for.
No Prerequisites
30 participants 3 instructors
Registration closed Jan 9
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Wilderness First Aid - CMC State - Aug 23-24, 2025
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
29 participants
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Mt. Harvard
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Hiking – Mt. Harvard

Hiking Trip
NOTE: Date change - Mount Harvard (14er) via Horn Fork basin - All day
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 21
Denver
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Fall Creek TH
Sun–Mon, Aug 24–25, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Fall Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Trip to beautiful Lake Constantine with good fishing a waterfall and upper lakes to explore
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Aug 11
Backpacking Section
Michael Rees
Hiking – Buffalo Mountain TH to Buffalo Mountain
Mon, Aug 25, 2025

Hiking – Buffalo Mountain TH to Buffalo Mountain

Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 28
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
BPX 3-Day: Willow and Salmon Lakes from Mesa Cortina TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 25–27, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Willow and Salmon Lakes from Mesa Cortina TH

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Scramble – Chicago Basin 14ers (Sunlight, Eolus, North Eolus and Windom)
Tue–Fri, Aug 26–29, 2025

Scramble – Chicago Basin 14ers (Sunlight, Eolus, North Eolus and Windom)

Scrambling Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 26
Denver
Jose Pacheco
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 26–28, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
This challenging 14.4 mile trip is a beloved Colorado classic, ending at the photogenic Mirror
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 26
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
Father Dyer Peak
Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Hiking – Father Dyer Peak West Ridge from Crystal Peak

Hiking Trip
A class 2 hike to Crystal Peak (13,860) and Father Dyer Peak (13.642). This is
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 25
Denver
Abbie Gentry
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder
Wed, Aug 27, 2025

NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast Ridge)

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. We'll plan to camp at
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 instructors
Registration closes Aug 24
Northern Colorado
Hiking – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake TH - Pawnee and Shoshoni Peaks
Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Hiking – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake TH - Pawnee and Shoshoni Peaks

Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 31
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 - Mon, Sep 1, 2025

Partner Event: Round the Mountain

Join one of our partner organizations, the Mazamas, Labor Day weekend for an epic 3-day hike to circumnavigate Oregon’s preeminent Cascade peak! CMC members receive the same benefits and price access as Mazamas members!

Mazamas Lodge
White Ranch Park
Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Octo Hike – White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

Hiking Trip
We will start at the WEST TH. This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 29
Robert Barday
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder