All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Oct 3, 2026

PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch

Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Wilderness First Aid - Golden - Oct 3-4, 2026
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
22 participants
Registration closes Sep 28
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Silver Plume
Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Hiking – Silver Plume - Pavilion Point

Hiking Trip
Hike up the Argentine Train Trail from Silver Plume to Pavilion Point, then return by
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Sep 8
Denver
Norm Arlt
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Hiking – Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Hiking Trip
Meet at 8:30 at Red Rocks Safeway
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 9
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Community Celebration
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Community Celebration – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Family Seminar: Outdoor Unidos Cohort
This is an event to celebrate the program start or completion. Our cohorts begin with
No Prerequisites
59 participants
Registration closes Oct 8
Outdoor Unidos
Raquel Cabeza-Lemus
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

2026 Leadership Summit

Our annual Leadership Summit is an opportunity for CMC Leaders to come together for a day of learning, exploring, and fun!

2026 Leadership Summit
Highlands Camp and Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Hiking – Boulder
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Hiking – Boulder

Hiking Trip
Walk from Boulder to Denver on bike paths
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Risk Management Working Group

A quarterly meeting of CMC Group liaisons and CMC State staff to discuss Risk Management at the Club primarily relating to Trips.

Teams Meeting or In Person
15605 West 32nd, Golden CO 80401
Tue, Oct 13, 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
7:30 Mine Trail
Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Hiking – 7:30 Mine Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike up the trail from downtown Silver Plume. We'll hike up the trail for two
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Sep 15
Denver
Norm Arlt
Wilderness First Responder - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Responder

LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE

No Prerequisites
16 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Classroom
Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Wilderness Medicine Lecture: Wilderness First Responder
This is the first Lecture component of the 80 hour WFR course. Specific details about
No Prerequisites
16 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Field Day
Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026

Field Day – Betasso Preserve

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Responder
Field component for 80-hour Wilderness First Responder
No Prerequisites
16 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

WSG: Fall Canyons trip (Moab)

Our semi-annual multi-day outing to the Utah canyon country. Hiking Friday and Saturday, and possibly other activities depending on your interests.

Moab, UT
Moab, UT
Field Day
Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24, 2026

Field Day – Betasso Preserve

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Responder
Field component for 80-hour Wilderness First Responder
No Prerequisites
16 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Wilderness First Aid - Colo Springs - Oct 24-25, 2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
24 participants
Registration closes Oct 18
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Classroom
Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Wilderness Medicine Lecture: Wilderness First Responder
This is the final lecture and assessment component of the 80-hour WFR course. Specific details
No Prerequisites
16 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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.

Virtual (TEAMS)
Wilderness First Aid - NoCo - Nov 7-8, 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

Course Location: Northern Colorado / Fort Collins

No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Nov 1
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Northern Colorado Group Annual Dinner

Join the Northern Colorado Group for an evening of fun and companionship. Take part in social time with complimentary beer and wine from Odell Brewing, savor a delicious dinner, recognize volunteers, and enjoy an engaging speaker.

Northern Colorado Group Annual Dinner
Senior Center
1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526
Tue, Nov 10, 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
Tue, Nov 17, 2026

CMC State Board Meeting

The Board of Directors for The Colorado Mountain Club holds 6 meetings annually. All members are welcome to attend.

CMC Basecamp, Conference Room
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Wilderness First Aid - Golden - Nov 21-22, 2026
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 - Sun, Nov 22, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
22 participants
Registration closes Nov 15
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Tue, Dec 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
Wilderness First Aid - Golden - Dec 12-13, 2026
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
21 participants
Registration closes Dec 6
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
ACS Stop the Bleed Course - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - Thu, Dec 31, 2026

ACS Stop the Bleed Course

This is a comprehensive training course designed to teach individuals how to control severe bleeding

No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closed Feb 5
Denver
Wayne Howell
Boulder Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions - Boulder - 2026
Rolling Enrollment: Thu, Jan 1, 2026 - Thu, Dec 31, 2026

Boulder Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions

Complete Trip Leader Skills Course as the third step in your CMC trip leader journey!

Prerequisites
245 participants
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Thu–Wed, Feb 4–10, 2027

Adventure Travel – Yellowstone National Park

Adventure Travel Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
28 participants 0 leaders
Canceled
Adventure Travel
Joanne Young
Adventure Travel – Patagonia - Argentina
Sun–Mon, Feb 14–22, 2027

Adventure Travel – Patagonia - Argentina

Adventure Travel Trip
Take in fantastic 360 panoramic views of the Andes and the Tronador peaks, hanging glaciers
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
12 participants
Registration closes Nov 15
Adventure Travel
William Blazek
Pike Peak Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions - Pikes Peak - 2025
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, May 20, 2025 - Sun, Dec 31, 2028

Pikes Peak Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions

Complete Trip Leader Skills Course as the third step in your CMC trip leader journey!

Prerequisites
16 participants
Pikes Peak
Sean Starkey