All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop
Thu, Jul 31–Mon, Aug 4, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop

Backpacking Trip
Fairly challenging trip in the Wind River Range best suited for experienced backpackers. We will
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 20
Backpacking Section
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Climbing Trip
After-Work Rock Climb in Colorado Spring's Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Must have earned the
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 29
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Burning Bear Trail
Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for anyone wishing lower mileage, slower pace, less elevation gain
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 29
Linda Lawson
Leavenworth Mtn From Guanella Pass Road
Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Hiking – Pavilion Point from Guanella Pass Road

Hiking Trip
From the trailhead at 9500’ off Guanella Pass Road by Leavenworth Creek Road, follow roads
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 30
Denver
Norm Arlt
Fri–Sun, Aug 1– 3, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Marvine and Twin Lakes from Marvine TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We will follow the itinerary described in the
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Jul 25
Backpacking Section
Eric Butler
Bike – Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake
Fri, Aug 1, 2025

Bike – Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake

Biking Trip
A Terrapin ride to the base of the Standley Lake dam and back.
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
28 participants
Registration closes Jul 31
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake
Fri, Aug 1, 2025

Bike – Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake

Biking Trip
This is a Hair bike ride from the Northglenn shopping area to the Farmer's Highline
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Jul 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Aug 1, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 31
Boulder
Crater Lakes
Fri, Aug 1, 2025

Hiking – Crater Lakes

Hiking Trip
Crater Lakes Sunset Hike
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Aug 1
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Backpack – 2025 BKPS G2 - Field Day 3 - Registration Restricted to BKPS Group 2 Students.
Fri–Sun, Aug 1– 3, 2025

Backpack – 2025 BKPS G2 - Field Day 3 - Registration Restricted to BKPS Group 2 Students.

Backpacking Trip
2025 BKPS G2 - Field Day 3 - Registration Restricted to BKPS Group 2 Students.
Difficulty: Beginner
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Denver
Joe Kelly
Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – RMNP - Wild Basin TH - Junco Lake
Sat, Aug 2, 2025

Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – RMNP - Wild Basin TH - Junco Lake

Hiking Trip
Named for a little songbird, Junco Lake lies in a large alpine bowl above Blue
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 30
Northern Colorado
Steven Dielman
Scramble – State Forest State Park - Static-Richthofen Traverse
Sat, Aug 2, 2025

Scramble – State Forest State Park - Static-Richthofen Traverse

Scrambling Trip
This is a long but rewarding day in the alpine environment of the Never Summer
Difficulty: Challenging - off-trail
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 31
Northern Colorado
Apex Park
Sun, Aug 3, 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 Jul 20
Michael McMahon
BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH
Sun–Mon, Aug 3– 4, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
A moderate two day, one night backpack to camping by Native Lake. 7.6 miles and
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Backpacking Section
Michael Rees
Hiking – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Sun, Aug 3, 2025

Hiking – RMNP - Bear Lake TH

Hiking Trip
Bear Lake to Sprague Lake along Glacier Creek 5.7 miles
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 2
Northern Colorado
Mountain Explorers - Session 5: August 4-8, 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 - Fri, Aug 8, 2025

Mountain Explorers

No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Jul 28
CMC State
Alec Backhus
For-Teeners - Alpine Hiking Course for Teens 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 - Fri, Aug 8, 2025

For-Teeners - Alpine Hiking Course for Teens

No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 28
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Lake Xanadu
Mon, Aug 4, 2025

Hiking – Lake Xanadu

Hiking Trip
This is an out-and-back hike to Lake Xanadu in the Indian Peaks Wilderness offering a
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Turquoise Lake
Mon–Thu, Aug 4– 7, 2025

Camp – Turquoise Lake - RMOTHG camping

Camping Trip
Our annual RMOTHG Camping Trip to Turquoise Lake.
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closed May 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Kathy Crawford
Hiking – Prospector Bouldering Trail
Mon, Aug 4, 2025

Hiking – Prospector Bouldering Trail

Hiking Trip
Twilight evening social hike with moonrise.
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 2
Gore Range
Jan Dudley
Jr. Mountain Explorers - Session 4: August 4-8, 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 - Fri, Aug 8, 2025

Jr. Mountain Explorers

No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jul 28
CMC State
Alec Backhus
Ute Peak
Tue, Aug 5, 2025

Hiking – Ute Peak

Hiking Trip
A day hike to the summit of Ute Peak, a prominent peak in the WIlliams
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 3
Gore Range
James Borgel
Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass,  Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
Tue, Aug 5, 2025

Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes

Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 3
Bobcats Section
Jim Guerra
Tue, Aug 5, 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
Adv Multi Pitch Concepts - Lecture Day 1
Wed, Aug 6, 2025

Adv Multi Pitch Concepts - Lecture Day 1 – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Climbing Lecture: TCS Advanced Alpine Climbing School - Rock
We will meet at The Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp.
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Aug 6
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Climbing Concepts Course - CMC Denver - 2025
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 - Sun, Aug 10, 2025

TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts

Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Aug 4
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
PPG WTS - Basic Backpacking - 2025 - Session B
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 - Wed, Aug 13, 2025

PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking

Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Aug 4
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
TCS Basic Climbing Equivalency Waiver - CMC Denver - 2025
Wed, Aug 6, 2025

TCS Basic Climbing Equivalency WAIVER

No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Jul 29
Denver
Jane McManus
TCS Basic Climbing - CMC Denver - 2025
Wed, Aug 6, 2025

Basic Climbing

No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Jul 29
Denver
Jane McManus
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Aug 6, 2025

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Aug 5
Boulder