Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Sawmill Creek Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
This out-and-back snowshoe up Sawmill Creek in Roosevelt National Forest follows a gentle winter corridor
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Hiking – Gold Camp, Seven, Bridges, Captain Jacks, High Drive Loop
Hiking Trip
Let’s hit the trail on the first Saturday of 2026 with an approximately 8-mile loop,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Pennsylvania Mountain
Climbing Trip
Let's head towards Alma, CO and enjoy a brisk hike to the summit of Pennsylvania
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Hiking – Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Hiking Trip
Hike with stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain from Coyote Run, Sundance and Talon trails.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
I'm planning this as a 6 mile, round trip along Mule Deer trail in the
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Ouzel Falls
Snowshoeing Trip
This is the fifth in a series of Ascending Hikes, Winter Edition this season. We'll
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the east side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic (BCN) Skiing
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – State Forest State Park - Michigan Lakes
Snowshoeing Trip
This is a snowshoe hike to Michigan Lakes in the State Forest State Park. Michigan
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 9, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jan 10–11, 2026
PPG AIARE 1 Field Day – Monarch Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG AIARE 1
The PPG AIARE 1 course will have two scheduled field days to provide students with
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Field Day – Long Draw Road
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This Field Day #1 of two for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Indoor skills review and practice
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the west side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance classroom session will be conducted as a single Zoom
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail
Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~10 mile snowshoe hike to Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness. The
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Jan 16–18, 2026
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Hiking & Camping Trip
We will start at the Barr TH, hike to Barr Camp on Fri, Sat. if
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is a Field Day #2 of 2 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Snowshoeing Trip
A snowshoe trip led by BSS Instructors for CMC members who have graduated from the
Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance field session is a half-day trip to look at and evaluate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake
Snowshoeing Trip
From the Brainard Lake Recreation Area winter parking lot we will snowshoe to Mitchell Lake
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing Workshop.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area
Snowshoeing Trip
This Coney Flats out-and-back snowshoe hike winds through a stunning mix of alpine meadows, snow-draped
No Prerequisites