Denver Group Events & Activities

Find out all the great things the Denver Group is doing for and with the community.
Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Tue, Sep 30, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP

Hiking Trip
This is a straightforward out-and-back hike to lovely Sandbeach Lake in the Wild Basin area
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 28
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Sandy Heise
RMOTHG Trip – Meridian Trail
Tue, Sep 30, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Meridian Trail

Hiking Trip
A fine Fall Colors hike! To fully enjoy this moderately steep trail you'll want to
Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 29
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
Roxborough State Park
Tue, Sep 30, 2025

Octo Hike – Roxborough State Park

Hiking Trip
South Rim and Willow Creek Loop - This trip is part of the Octogenarian Hike
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 28
Linda Lawson
Denver Orbital Trail
Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Hiking – Orbital Trail - Segment 5

Hiking Trip
For Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang members ONLY. We will hike segment 5 of
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Suzanne Dysard
Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Fueling the Summit: Nutrition & Hydration Strategies for High-Altitude Adventures

OPEN TO ALL. Discover how to optimize your energy and performance during outdoor activities at elevation. This workshop will cover practical strategies for meeting your caloric needs, managing hydration, and choosing foods that support stamina and resilience in high-altitude environments.

Fueling the Summit: Nutrition & Hydration Strategies for High-Altitude Adventures
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Genesee Park
Thu, Oct 2, 2025

Hiking – Genesee Park - Genesee Mountain Trail Outer Loop

Hiking Trip
Casual Trailblazer (21-40s group) after work hike in Genesee Park with social outing!
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 30
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Urszula Tyl
RMOTHG Trip – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow
Thu, Oct 2, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow

Hiking Trip
Fall foliage hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Fraser Meadow Loop from Horseshoe
Prerequisites
6 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jim Guerra
Hiking – Green Mountain
Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Hiking – Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
FULL MOON HIKE For Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang members ONLY. Let's take a
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 6
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Suzanne Dysard
Mount Falcon
Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Octo Hike – Mount Falcon - West TH

Hiking Trip
Trails will be Parmalee Gulch, Devil's Elbow and Castle Trail for 5.2 miles and 889'
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 4
Linda Lawson
Monarch Lake Trailhead
Wed, Oct 8, 2025

Hiking – Monarch Lake Trailhead

Hiking Trip
The Monarch Lake Loop provides an easy 4 mile hike through beautiful scenery including the
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 3
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
MaryAnn Panarelli
Thu, Oct 9, 2025

Boulder County Recycling Center tour

Tour the boulder recycling center.

Boulder County Recycling Center
1901 63rd Street boulder co
Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Bobcats Potluck Picnic at Tanglewood Park South

This is a potluck picnic for Bobcat members. It's an opportunity to socialize and have fun with your fellow Bobcats.

Tanglewood Park South, at the covered pavilion
13725 Denver West Circle, Lakewood, CO 80401.
RMOTHG Trip – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Chautauqua Mtn–Palmer Lake Res
Wed, Oct 15, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Chautauqua Mtn–Palmer Lake Res

Hiking Trip
This is a loop hike to Chautauqua Mtn, Balanced Rock, and Palmer Lake Reservoir. This
Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Oct 10
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jim Guerra
North Table Mountain
Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Octo Hike – North Table Mountain

Hiking Trip
Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop is a loop hike of just over 3 miles
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 15
Robert Barday
Hiking – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Green Lake
Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Hiking – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Green Lake

Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to Green Lake in Glacier Gorge begins on well-traveled RMNP trails, winding
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 15
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Mon, Oct 20, 2025

Connecting Outdoors: Shopping & Community Night

Join us for Gear & Gather: Connecting Outdoor Enthusiasts at the Rab store on Monday. October 20! Enjoy exclusive member discounts (35% off during this event for CMC members!), connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and support the Colorado Mountain Club’s commitment to making outdoor adventures accessible and enjoyable for everyone. This event is open to all—we’d love to see you there! Registration required.

Connecting Outdoors: Shopping & Community Night
Rab Denver Store – 1551 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
1551 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
Twin Sisters TH
Wed, Oct 22, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Twin Sisters TH - Twin Sisters Peak

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~7.5 mile and ~2500 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Oct 20
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Oct 22, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN ) - (10/27/25)
Mon, Oct 27, 2025

CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts

No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Oct 26
Denver
Jeff Flax
Bluffs Regional Park
Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Octo Hike – Bluffs Regional Park

Hiking Trip
This trail can be as short as a 3 mile loop or can be a
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Sep 30
Linda Lawson
Mon, Nov 3, 2025

Pulk (winter sled) seminar

Do you participate in hut-, ice climbing-, or winter camping-trips? Carrying the bulky and heavy gear required for winter activities or multi-day trips in the mountains has always been difficult. Pulks now find popular use in winter trips in Colorado. This seminar by speaker Ron Stokley will briefly cover the history of pulks as well as the features-of and considerations-for a good sled.

CMC Basecamp, West classroom
15605 W 32nd Av, Golden, CO 80401
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
9 participants
Registration opens Oct 11
Linda Lawson
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
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
9 participants
Registration opens Oct 17
Linda Lawson
Hidden Mesa Open Space
Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Octo Hike – Hidden Mesa Open Space

Hiking Trip
Post Thanksgiving Hike to Hidden Mesa which has two trail heads allowing this hike to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Oct 28
Linda Lawson
Hildebrand Ranch Park
Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Octo Hike – Hildebrand Ranch Park

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian hike for those who desire shorter mileage, less elevation gain, a
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Nov 4
Linda Lawson
Beginner Snowshoe School - 2026
Thu, Jan 1, 2026 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School

No Prerequisites
250 participants
Registration opens Dec 15
Denver
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Thu, Jan 8, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
11 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Dec 15; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sat, Jan 10, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
11 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Dec 15; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
11 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Dec 15; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Wayne Howell