All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

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
14 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
14 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Mon, Oct 26, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

Our October book is "The Third Pole: Mystery, Obsession and Death on Mount Everest" by Mark Synnott

TBD
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.

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
Mon, Nov 23, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

Our November book is "Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong" by Michael Wejchert

TBD
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
Mon, Jan 25, 2027

RMOTHG Book Club

Our January book is "Tallgrass" by Sandra Dallas

TBD
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
Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin
Wed–Fri, Apr 21–23, 2027

Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

Snowshoeing & Backpacking Trip
This is a three-day, two-night hut trip to Jay’s Cabin, located above Vail Pass. We
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
11 participants
Registration opens Jan 1
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
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
15 participants
Pikes Peak
Sean Starkey
Mount Morrison
Fri, Feb 1, 2030

Hiking – Mount Morrison

Hiking Trip
Test
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Canceled
Denver
Lee Janssen
Day Hiker School -   Is now open for enrollment
Rolling Enrollment: Sat, Aug 6, 2022 - Tue, Dec 31, 2030

Day Hiker School

Day Hiker School (DHS) is a school to teach outdoor skills for those who like

No Prerequisites
49 participants
Registration closes Dec 31
Denver
Western Slope Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions - Western Slope - 2025
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, May 20, 2025 - Tue, Dec 31, 2030

Western Slope Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions

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

Prerequisites
14 participants
Western Slope
Anne Keil
TCS Navigation 2 - VIRTUAL (Nav2)
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, Aug 16, 2022 - Thu, Aug 16, 2040

Navigation 2

[Pay no attention to the calendar date associated with this event; there will be no

No Prerequisites
394 participants
Denver
Mark Frymier
TCS Navigation 1 - VIRTUAL (Nav1)
Rolling Enrollment: Wed, Sep 7, 2022 - Sat, Feb 1, 2042

Navigation 1

Navigation Level 1 VIRTUAL is the online course replacement for CMC Technical Climbing School Navigation

No Prerequisites
9405 participants
Denver
Mark Frymier
Trip Leader School Online Course - 2024
Rolling Enrollment: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 - Mon, Feb 1, 2044

Trip Leader School

Complete Trip Leader School Online Course as the first step in your CMC trip leader

No Prerequisites
885 participants
CMC State
Graham Ottley