Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Hiking – Catamount Ranch - Raspberry Mountain Loop
Hiking Trip
Raspberry Mountain loop, via the Elder-Fehn trail.
No Prerequisites
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
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Hiking Trip
We will hike up the 7 Bridges Trl to Louds Cabin and return on Cap't
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 3, 2025
Rock Climb – Badger Mountain
Climbing Trip
Crag Climb at Badger Mountain's (Badger Flats) Valley of the Chicken's Chicken Rock. Various climbing:
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 3, 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
Sun, Aug 3, 2025
Hiking – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Hiking Trip
Bear Lake to Sprague Lake along Glacier Creek 5.7 miles
No Prerequisites
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
Mon, Aug 4, 2025
Rock Climb – Boulder Canyon
Climbing Trip
We are climbing after work at Cascade Crag. This is an LIT trip for Nitant.
No Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Bike – Waterton Canyon to Strontia Springs Dam
Biking Trip
After work bike ride to Strontia Springs Dam. This is a Trailblazers activity, other CMC
No Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Scramble – NCAR TH to Mallory Cave
Scrambling Trip
Sunrise scramble
No Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Climb – Duncan's Ridge
Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Joder Ranch, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Joder Ranch, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Rosalie Trail
Hiking Trip
This will be a brisk one-way downhill Bobcat hike from the Bierstadt TH to the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Island Lake Hike in the Rawah Wilderness
Hiking Trip
This will be a challenging out and back 14.5 mile hike to Island Lake in
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
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
Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Octo Hike – Alderfer/Three Sisters - East TH
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who wish a slower pace, lower elevation gain,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 8, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, First and Second Flatiron Loop, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, First and Second Flatiron Loop, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Pagoda Mountain
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Scramble – Pagoda Mountain - RMNP
Scrambling Trip
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Stanley Mountain
Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to ALL CMC members but especially for those for
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock
Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
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
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel
Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to the Wichita State plane crash site near Silver Plume, Colorado, follows
Difficulty: Difficult, off-trail
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
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 10, 2025
Climb – Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)
Climbing Trip
Climbing two 13ers in Rocky Mountain National Park...and possibly a 12er.
No Prerequisites
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Climb – Duncan's Ridge
Climbing Trip
Toprope evening session at nearby Duncan’s Ridge
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Mesa Reservoir, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Mesa Reservoir, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
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 15, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Bon Scott Traill from Lefthand Canyon, Roosevelt National Forest
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Bon Scott Traill from Lefthand Canyon, Roosevelt National Forest
No Prerequisites