Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Tue, Jun 16, 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
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Hiking Trip
Mt Cutler Overlook Hike (Dog-Friendly) starting from Colorado Spring's - Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center;
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Garden of the Gods
Climbing Field trip: PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate
Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Cap Rock
Hiking Trip
Enjoy a scenic hike/scramble to a prominent rock formation above Palmer Lake
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Rise and Grind – Betasso Preserve
Hiking Trip
Start the day with a hike along the Canyon Loop Trail and a short jaunt
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for anyone wishing lower mileage, slower pace, less elevation gain
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
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
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Hiking Trip
Green from Realization Point
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Hiking Trip
Plan going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 3.7 miles - steep incline at times and
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Hiking – Deep Creek Trail 418 to Iron Mountain Basin
Hiking Trip
We will follow the Deep Creek Trail #418 from the Deep Creek TH off Last
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - Wild Basin TH
Hiking Trip
An early Saturday morning moderate hike beyond Ouzel Falls to Ouzel Lake. Along the way,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Rock Climb – Elevenmile Canyon
Climbing Trip
Let's enjoy the summer climbing weather and get outside to climb in ElevenMile Canyon (near
No Prerequisites
Mon–Tue, Jun 22–23, 2026
Hiking – Four Pass Loop
Hiking Trip
4 Pass Loop section Day hikes, not an overnight. Day 1 Maroon Lake TH to
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Jun 23, 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
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Flatirons - Flatirons Loop
Hiking Trip
3.8mi 1st/2nd Flatiron/Amphitheater loop
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Single Tall Pole – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Hiking Trip
Up Sanitas Trail, down Lion's Lair
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026
Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness limited to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Planned as a hike of the north slope of the Catamount open space.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Hiking – Sullivan Gulch
Hiking Trip
To register for this trip you must contact the leader at fccmcguy@gmail.com DO NOT REGISTER
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Scramble – Tour de Abyss
Hiking & Scrambling Trip
Clockwise loop from Mt Blue Sky road to Bierstadt, across Sawtooth to Blue Sky
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Octo Hike – Rolling Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian hike for those who wish a slower pace with more frequent
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Ascending Hikes – East Portal TH - Heart Lake
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~9 mile and ~2200 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Scramble – Quandary Peak via West Ridge
Scrambling Trip
This is a Technical Trip Leader in Training (TTLIT) for Bobby with Dimitri being the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Hiking – Green Mountain Falls - Mount Dewey
Hiking Trip
Mount Dewey plus higher adjacent Mount 250 feet higher..... followed by the 4th of July
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Hiking – Cronin Peak - North Ridge
Hiking Trip
Long hike with some off-trail
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required