Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Tue, May 12, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~8 mile and ~1600 ft elevation gain hike along the
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 12, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Rise and Grind – NCAR TH to Mallory Cave
Hiking Trip
3.1 miles with 1125' elevation gain.
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - inaugural event (rescheduled from May 5th due to weather)! Join
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Trail Run – Boulder Open Space - Anemone Loop
Trail Running Trip
Sunrise *Trail Run*
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - S. Boulder Peak
Hiking Trip
Shortest way up SoBo
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Panorama Point
Hiking Trip
A moderate loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that starts at Ole Barn
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Octo Hike – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
Octo Hikes have a slower pace, shorter mileage, less elevation gain, and more frequent stops
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
BMC Field Session - Multi-pitch – Boulder Flatirons - Flatirons
Climbing Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Group A multi-pitch rock climb
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
BMC Field Session - Multi-pitch – Boulder Flatirons - Flatirons
Climbing Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Group B multi-pitch rock climb
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
Hiking – Maxwell Falls
Hiking Trip
Maxwell Falls Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 4 mi, with an elevation
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
Bike – Poudre River Trail
Biking Trip
This is a round trip bike tour on the paved Poudre River trail. We will
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – Pinewood Reservoir
Hiking Trip
Hike along the west side of Pinewood Reservoir in the Ramsay-Shockey Open Space on this
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
No Prerequisites
Mon, May 18, 2026
Octo Hike – Flying J Ranch
Hiking Trip
his is an Octogenarian Hike. Octo Hikes have a slower pace, shorter mileage, less elevation
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 19, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Mount Morrison
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): Mount Morrison is the biggest, baddest, rough and tumble, slog of
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 20, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Hiking Trip
Green Mountain from Realization Point - 3.8 mi, 1443 gain, 6am meet time.
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 20, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Hiking Trip
Green Mountain from Realization Point - 3.8 mi, 1443 gain, 6am meet time.
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 21, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Elk Meadow Park - Bergen Peak
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~10 mile and ~2200 ft elevation gain lollypop loop hike
No Prerequisites
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026
Camp – Rifle Gap State Park
Hiking, Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 22, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas
Hiking Trip
West Ridge - Lion's Lair Loop
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sat, May 22–23, 2026
Mountaineering – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail
Mountaineering Trip
We will climb Pikes Peak with an overnight at Barr Camp in the cabin. From
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mount Rosa
Hiking Trip
Plan for 7 miles to travel the ridgeline after summitting Mt. Rosa
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Trip
Part of the series of easy - moderate hikes on Saturdays. This hike is a
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mueller State Park
Hiking Trip
A 5-mile scenic loop hike in Mueller State Park starting and ending at the visitor’s
No Prerequisites