All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Mount Buckskin
Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Hiking – Mount Buckskin

Hiking Trip
Midweek day hike of Mosquito range Centennial 13er
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants
Registration closes Nov 10
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Garden of the Gods
Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Octo Hike – Garden of the Gods

Hiking Trip
Celebrate Veterans Day with an Octogenarian Hike at Garden of the Gods. Combine multiple paved
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Nov 9
Linda Lawson
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Hiking – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Hiking Trip
Starting at the West entrance out of Franktown we will hike a double loop that
No Prerequisites
10 participants on standby
Registration closes Nov 9
Denver
Mark Wolf
Tue, Nov 11, 2025

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
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA

Mountaineering Lecture: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via six sessions. Information for the sessions
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Nov 10
Pikes Peak
Greg Long
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Nov 11
Boulder
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Gore Range Group Annual Meeting

All members of the GRG-CMC are invited to attend this Annual Meeting.

Summit County Community and Senior Center
0083 Nancy's Place, Frisco, CO 80443
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Info Night at CMC

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure! Open to all current members, new members, and prospective guests.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Lecture
Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Lecture – The Lodge

Climbing Lecture: Knot Tying School
Lecture for KTS
No Prerequisites
42 participants 12 instructors
Registration closes Nov 11
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Backpacking School End of Season Social

Time to put the tents away and gather for storytime! Join your fellow Backpacking School 2025 students, instructors, and trip leaders for an evening of stories, laughter, and well-earned beverages at New Terrain Brewing in Golden.

New Terrain Brewing
16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO 80403
Palisade Rim
Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Hiking – Palisade Rim

Hiking Trip
Let’s do it again! 7 mile hike followed by a trip to Colterris. Great views
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Nov 12
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Nov 13
Boulder
Fri, Nov 14, 2025

WFA Instructor Happy Hour

Please join us for a WFA instructor end of year happy hour. A chance to catch up with your fellow instructors and cheers to a great year of courses!

The Golden Mill
Hiking – Day Hiker School - Dryland Travel Field Day - Must be registered for Day Hiker School to participate
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Hiking – Day Hiker School - Dryland Travel Field Day - Must be registered for Day Hiker School to participate

Hiking Trip
Day Hiker School - Dryland Travel Field Day - Must be registered for Day Hiker
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 14
Denver
Outdoor Unidos Graduation
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Outdoor Unidos Graduation – Course Venue TBA

Volunteer Leadership Seminar
Graduation Event for Outdoor Unidos Participants
No Prerequisites
99 participants
Registration closes Nov 13
Outdoor Unidos
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Hiking – TCS Nav2 Field Day (Frymier) [Do not sign-up unless you have completed Nav1 and are already enrolled in Nav2 VIRTUAL course. Field Day may be cancelled if enrollment < 6.]

Hiking Trip
TCS Nav2 Field Day (Frymier) [Do not sign-up unless you have completed Nav1 and are
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 12
CMC State
Mark Frymier
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Training - CMC State - 2025
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Wilderness First Aid Instructor Training

No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Nov 12
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

PPG Annual Dinner

Join PPG Members at the PPG's annual dinner to celebrate a year of outdoor adventuring, welcome new council members, recognize volunteers, and enjoy food and drink. Enjoy the raffle. Read below, open "More".

The Public House at The Alexander
3104 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Grad Hike – Grad Hike for Day Hiker School - MUST be registered for Day Hiker School to participate

Hiking Trip
Grad Hike for Day Hiker School - MUST be registered for Day Hiker School to
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 2
Denver
Bushnell Peak
Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Hiking – Bushnell Peak - Brook Creek TH

Hiking Trip
Day hike of this county high point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes Nov 15
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Denver Orbital Trail
Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Octo Hike – Orbital Trail - Segment 5

Hiking Trip
Segment 5 of the Orbital trail is 5 miles and 660' elevation gain. It requires
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Nov 15
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Nov 19, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Nov 18
Boulder
Wilderness First Aid - CMC WSG - 2025 (WESTERN SLOPE)
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
21 participants
Registration closes Nov 17
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Hidden Mesa Open Space
Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Octo Hike – Hidden Mesa Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hike date changed from 11/28 to 11/21 for Hidden Mesa which has two trail heads
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Oct 21
Linda Lawson
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Nov 20
Boulder
Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Family Climb Night - November 2025

Join the Youth Programs Team for a night of indoor climbing at the *NEW* CMC Basecamp Climbing Wall! Free for members and $5/person for non-members. Equipment and instruction provided, no experience necessary!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden CO 80401
Wilderness First Aid - NoCo - November 22-23, 2025
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - Sun, Nov 23, 2025

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Nov 17
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture
Sat–Sun, Nov 22–23, 2025

WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Fort Collins

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
See the details below about the course location, materials, and additional details.
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Nov 17
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Apex Park
Sun, Nov 23, 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 Nov 2
New Member Hikes
Michael McMahon
Sun, Nov 23, 2025

Evelyn Lane Birthday Party!

This is an internal private event.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. CO 80401