All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Diamond Lake
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
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 14
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Aug 11, 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
12 participants
Registration closes Aug 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Colorado Mines Peak
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
11 participants
Registration opens Jun 11
Denver
Norm Arlt
BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 12–14, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 1
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Aug 13, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
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
12 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Backpack – ADV BKP: Holy Cross Wilderness
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
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 7
Denver
Tim Dodge
DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal
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
19 participants
Registration opens Jul 21
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Boulder
TCS Intermediate Rock Climbing w Basic Anchors - 2025
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 - Sun, Aug 17, 2025

TCS Intermediate Rock Climbing w Basic Anchors

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Aug 9
Denver
Jane McManus
Conservation – Guanella Pass
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
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 14
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Outdoor Unidos Social Gatherings
Sat, Aug 16, 2025

Outdoor Unidos Social Gatherings – Course Venue TBA

Volunteer Leadership Seminar
These optional events are open to anyone who wants to join and be part of
No Prerequisites
99 participants
Registration closes Aug 14
Outdoor Unidos
Apex Park
Sun, Aug 17, 2025

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 3
Michael McMahon
Hiking – Hagar Mountain via Golden Bear
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
7 participants
Registration opens Jul 21
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
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
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 25
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
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
11 participants
Registration opens Jun 21
Denver
Norm Arlt
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
1 participant 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
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing - 2025
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025

ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
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
Hiking & Education
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Hiking & Education – Course Venue TBA

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Outdoor Unidos Cohort
This is a one day event for all participants focusing on hiking & education
Prerequisites
37 participants 12 instructors
Registration closes Aug 21
Outdoor Unidos
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
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
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
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, Aug 24, 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
15 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime