All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Tue–Thu, Jul 29–31, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Heart Lake from East Portal TH
Backpacking Trip
A moderate 8-mile out-and-back takes you to Heart Lake in the James Peak Wilderness, in
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites

Wed, Jul 30, 2025
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites

Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Thu, Jul 31–Mon, Aug 4, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop
Backpacking Trip
Fairly challenging trip in the Wind River Range best suited for experienced backpackers. We will
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for anyone wishing lower mileage, slower pace, less elevation gain
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Hiking – Pavilion Point from Guanella Pass Road
Hiking Trip
From the trailhead at 9500’ off Guanella Pass Road by Leavenworth Creek Road, follow roads
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Fri–Sun, Aug 1– 3, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Marvine and Twin Lakes from Marvine TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We will follow the itinerary described in the
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 1, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 3, 2025
New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park
Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites

Sun–Mon, Aug 3– 4, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
A moderate two day, one night backpack to camping by Native Lake. 7.6 miles and
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites

Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Hiking – Ute Peak
Hiking Trip
A day hike to the summit of Ute Peak, a prominent peak in the WIlliams
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites

Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Octo Hike – Alderfer/Three Sisters - East TH
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who wish a slower pace, lower elevation gain,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Hiking – Watrous Gulch Trail
Hiking Trip
From the trailhead at 10300', we will hike up the Herman Gulch trail and the
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 8, 2025
Bike – River Point to Kipling to Dutch Creek Loop
Biking Trip
A Hare bike ride through the Columbine Valley to Clement Park to Lily gulch to
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 8, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
BPX members only. Enjoy exploring the Macey Lakes Basin of the San Isabel National Forest
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 9, 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 9–10, 2025
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the specific course you are registering for.
No Prerequisites

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