Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Climbing Anchors Course Field Day 1 – Horsetooth Reservoir Park - Larimer County
Climbing Field trip: Climbing Anchor Course - Northern Colorado
Discussion and demonstration of individual anchors and complex anchors used in rock climbing with practice
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – Silver Dollar Lake
Snowshoeing Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS) - Winter Edition: A ~ 5 mile snowshoe hike to Silver
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
Hiking – Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Hiking Trip
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 24, 2024
New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
*** Note this trip setup is for Group 1 of the March 24, 2024 Northern
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 24, 2024
New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Mountain Open Space
Hiking Trip
*** Note this trip setup is for Group 2 of the March 24, 2024 Northern
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Thu, Mar 28–Mon, Apr 1, 2024
Rock Climb – PPG ARC Pro Instructor Climb at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.
Climbing Trip
PPG ARC Pro Instructor Climb at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Climbing Anchors Course Field Day 2 – Horsetooth Reservoir Park - Larimer County
Climbing Field trip: Climbing Anchor Course - Northern Colorado
Demonstration, practice, and critique of complex anchors using the principles of ERNEST.
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Scenario Session – Aiken Canyon Trail
Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
No Prerequisites
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Hiking – Hike "Lady Moon" and "West Lady Moon" peaks
Hiking & Snowshoeing Trip
Hike "Lady Moon" and "West Lady Moon" peaks
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Apr 1, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get ready for spring snow climbs and summer 14ers!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 3, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Basic Snowshoe to Lost Lake
Snowshoeing Trip
Basic Snowshoe to Lost Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Thu, Apr 4, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – American Lakes + Thunder Pass
Snowshoeing Trip
American Lakes + Thunder Pass
Difficulty: Intermediate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Apr 8, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get in shape for spring snow climbs and summer peak bagging!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Tue, Apr 9, 2024
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Classroom Instruction – Colorado Springs Fire Department #14 Community Room
Climbing & Mountaineering Lecture: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
This classroom session will discuss the core information required to plan and safely execute a
Difficulty: Beginner
Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Lecture – Boulder
Scrambling Lecture: Intro to Scrambling
Lecture will cover what to expect in the course, what equipment you need and the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
Field day #1 – Boulder Open Space
Scrambling Field trip: Intro to Scrambling
First field day for the course starting at NCAR TH to climb Sunnyside Two.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Eagle's Nest Open Space
Hiking Trip
This is the first in a series of Ascending Hikes in Northern Colorado. Ascending hikes
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will learn and practice steep snow climbing skills and self-arresting.
Difficulty: Beginner
Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #2 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will practice skills learned during class on a snow couloir climb.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Crack Climbing clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip
We will discuss and practice crack-climbing techniques at a rock-climbing crag on top-ropes.
Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – Sawmill Creek Snowshoe trip - Rescheduled
Snowshoeing Trip
Sawmill Creek Snowshoe trip - Rescheduled
No Prerequisites
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get in shape for spring snow climbs and summer peak bagging!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – Embryo Pond
Snowshoeing Trip
April 14 is a tentative date to keep this trip active. I'll send email to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Mt. Margaret Trail
Hiking Trip
This is the second in a series of Ascending Hikes in Northern Colorado. Ascending hikes
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get in shape for spring snow climbs and summer peak bagging!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 1, 2024
Hiking – Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Hiking Trip
Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites