All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Class Session
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Class Session – Climbing Wall

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing
This is an individual Basic Climbing class
No Prerequisites
18 participants 5 instructors
Registration closes Aug 31
Denver
Jane McManus
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Outdoor Eats Trail Meals Workshop

Join Chef Corso, host of Outdoor Eats TV—airing nationally on PBS, Outside TV, and NBC Sports Network—and a classically trained chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience, for a practical workshop that will transform the way you cook outdoors. Learn his simple approach to creating delicious camp and trail meals using 10 ingredients or less, ready in 30 minutes or less, with no dehydrating and no reliance on expensive packaged meals.

Fossil Creek Lake Pavillion
5821 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Meyer Ranch Park
Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Octo Hike – Meyer Ranch Park -Sunny Aspen, Old Ski Run, Lodge Pole Loop

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who wish a slower pace, more rest breaks,
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 1
Octogenarian Hikes
Linda Lawson
Staunton State Park
Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Rock Climb – Staunton State Park

Climbing Trip
After work rock climb for Basic Rock students
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 3
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Hannah Korrell
Rosalie Peak
Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Hiking – Rosalie Peak and Epaulet Mountain

Hiking Trip
From the shoulder of Mt Evans, bushwhack to Epaulet and Epaulie summits. Bushwhack to Rosalie
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 2
Denver
Norm Arlt
Scramble – Tenmile Traverse Frisco to Mayflower Gultch
Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Scramble – Tenmile Traverse Frisco to Mayflower Gultch

Scrambling Trip
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No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 20
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Boulder Open Space
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Hiking Trip
Mt Sanitas *SUNRISE HIKE*
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Sep 4
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
Fri–Sun, Sep 4– 6, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Come enjoy the longest segment of the Colorado Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 1
Backpacking Section
Steve Frank
Vega State Park
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026

Camp – Vega State Park

Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 2
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: On this discovery hike to the Geneva Creek Iron Fens, the group
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hiking Trip
DOGGIE HIKE Blue Grouse Trail to Fraser's Meadow. Dogs are welcome, but not required. This
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space

Hiking Trip
Planned as a hike of the north slope of the Catamount open space.
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 3
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Scramble – Ice Lake Basin Trailhead
Sat–Mon, Sep 5– 7, 2026

Scramble – Ice Lake Basin Trailhead

Scrambling, Camping & Backpacking Trip
Climb Vermillion, US Grant peaks from camping spots
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 3
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Stanley Mountain
Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Stanley Mountain from the Berthoud Pass Trail West

Hiking Trip
This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike open to ALL CMC members WITH PREFERENCE for those
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 17
Ascending Hikes Section
Jean Hart
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir
Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir

Hiking Trip
This is an out and back, 6 mile hike, with minimal elevation gain and zero
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Sep 3
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge
Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Scramble – Pacific Peak East Ridge

Scrambling Trip
Pacific Peak East Ridge and Crystal Peak from upper Spruce Creek Trailhead Parking
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration opens Aug 23
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Wilderness Trekking School - First meeting night
Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Wilderness Trekking School - First meeting night – Golden TBD

Hiking Lecture: Wilderness Trekking School - Denver
Activity created to force calendar entry. No need to register for this activity
No Prerequisites
55 participants
Registration closes Sep 7
Denver
Norm Arlt
Compass Montessori Afterschool: Rock Climbing - Tuesdays - Fall 2026
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 - Tue, Dec 8, 2026

Afterschool Program

Calling all Compass students! Join us on Tuesdays after school for 12 weeks at the

No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 1
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Avalanche Aware Course
Tue, Sep 8–Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Avalanche Aware Course – CMC Online Learning Module

Avalanche Education eLearning (course): Wilderness Trekking School - Denver
This is required for all participants of WTS to learn critical avalanche awareness skills.
No Prerequisites
52 participants 9 instructors
Registration closes Sep 15
Denver
Norm Arlt
Adventure Travel – In-State Outing
Tue–Fri, Sep 8–11, 2026

Adventure Travel – In-State Outing

Adventure Travel Trip
The 2026 In-State Outing will be held September 8 - 11 at the Silver Cliff
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closed Aug 12
Adventure Travel
Abbie Gentry
Wilderness Trekking School Denver 2026 Fall
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 - Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Wilderness Trekking School - Denver

Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) is Colorado Mountain Club’s largest school, a comprehensive course on mountain

No Prerequisites
47 participants
Registration closes Sep 15
Denver
Norm Arlt
Tue, Sep 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
Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Boulder Group Social Meetup

Join us at the Rayback!

Rayback
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

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
4 participants 2 instructors
Registration closed Jul 27
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing - 2026 - Session B
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 - Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Basic Alpine Climbing

This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)

Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Aug 24
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Sep 6
CMC State
Juliana Hicks
BPX 3-Day: Fancy, Treasure Vault and Missouri Lakes from Missouri Lake/Fancy Pass TH
Wed–Fri, Sep 9–11, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Fancy, Treasure Vault and Missouri Lakes from Missouri Lake/Fancy Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
This is a stunning loop through the Holy Cross Wilderness with jaw dropping views, bridged
Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 7
Backpacking Section
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

NoCo CMC Council - Regular meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Northern Colorado Group Council. We meet every other month, second Wednesday. Members are welcome to attend and watch the inner workings of your Council!

Odells Brewing / hybrid
800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Photography Section Quarterly Mtg

Member Seth Graham presents: lessons learned and general tips that I have come up with over approximately 15 years of pursuing landscape photography. It covers topics such as picking a location, when to go, and what to look for when out on a trail and includes numerous examples.

CMC Basecamp
Mtn Bike – Jones Pass
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Mtn Bike – Jones Pass

Biking Trip
We will start from Jones Pass and descend the west side of the continental divide
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 8
Bobcats Section