Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is an ~8 mile, ~2300 ft elevation gain out and
No Prerequisites
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Rise and Grind – South Mesa TH - Shadow Canyon Loop
Hiking Trip
A loop from South Mesa Trailhead: 4.7 miles and 967' gain.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Hiking Trip
Green Mtn from Realization Point Lollipop Loop *SUNRISE* hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Series is designed to help new, inexperienced or infrequent hikers to progressively improve
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Hiking Trip
We will have introductions and go on a short 3 mile hike, review the New
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Hiking Trip
Plan going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 3.7 miles - steep incline at times and
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - Ouzel Falls - Calypso Cascades
Hiking Trip
Beautiful 6 mile hike through forest in RMNP Wild Basin past Copeland Falls and Calypso
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Tue–Thu, Aug 18–20, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
A two-night, three-day trip into the beautiful and rugged Eagles Nest Wilderness. After setting up
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Fri, Aug 18–21, 2026
Camp – Silver Jack Campground
Camping & Hiking Trip
This is a three night camping trip in a beautiful alpine setting 26 miles northeast
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch
Hiking Trip
Royal Arch *SUNRISE* hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Hiking – Mount Mahler
Hiking Trip
Please email the trip leader at fccmcguy@gmail.com to register for this trip, do this BEFORE
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Hiking – Washington Gulch
Hiking Trip
#403. High trail north of Crested Butte
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23, 2026
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Ascending Hikes - Endurance – IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Summer
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Series is designed to help new, inexperienced or infrequent hikers to progressively improve
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Hiking – IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake TH - Blue Lake
Hiking Trip
In response to requests for a relaxed-pace hike, here is a nice hike to Blue
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Hiking Trip
R&G 3.2mi Mnt Sanitas via Mnt Sanitas Trail to East Ridge to Sanitas Valley Trail
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Flatirons - Chautauqua Park
Hiking Trip
1st/2nd Flatiron Trail *SUNRISE* hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Series is designed to help new, inexperienced or infrequent hikers to progressively improve
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - Mount Tileston
Hiking Trip
Mount Tileston is a wonderful peak located in the Mummy Range. Though not exceptionally high,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
No Prerequisites