Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sun, May 25, 2025
Hiking – Greenhorn Mountain - Apache Falls
Hiking Trip
APACHE FALLS hike. This is a demanding hike, 11 miles with 2,969 ft of elevation
Difficulty: varies, Challenging due to elevation gain & pace
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, May 25, 2025
Hiking – Aspenglen Loop
Hiking Trip
Pretty 4.5 mile forest loop from Fall River Visitor Center past Aspenglen campground with a
Difficulty: Mod A
No Prerequisites
Mon, May 26, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Greenbelt Plateau TH - Greenbelt Plateau Trail
Hiking Trip
ASCENDING HIKE SERIES - WALKING WOUNDED REHAB HIKE. A short and easy hike mostly on-the-flat
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 27, 2025
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 27, 2025
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak
Hiking Trip
Bear Peak FITNESS hike
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 28, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Meyers Homestead Trail, Walker Ranch Park, Boulder
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Meyers Homestead Trail, Walker Ranch Park, Boulder
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 29, 2025
Octo Hike – Sandstone Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Octo Hikes have a slower pace, shorter mileage, less elevation gain, and more frequent stops
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 29, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Pawnee Buttes
Hiking Trip
This hike to Pawnee Buttes in Pawnee National Grassland offers a striking journey through wide-open
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 29, 2025
PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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
Fri, May 30, 2025
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 30, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, South Boulder Peak, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, South Boulder Peak, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 31, 2025
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 31, 2025
New & Prospective Member Hike – K-Lynn Cameron
Hiking Trip
This trip is intended as an orientation hike for new and prospective members to the
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 31–Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Field Component – Brainard Cabin
Hiking Field trip: Trip Leader School - Boulder
Boulder Group Trip Leader Training Weekend
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 31, 2025
Snow Climb – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Ptarmigan Glacier
Climbing Trip
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course.Ptarmigan Glacier via Bear Lake Trailhead.
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Hiking – North Fork of the Big Thompson River Trail
Hiking Trip
North Fork of the Big Thompson River trail to the "Deserted Village" near Glen Haven
Difficulty: Moderate A
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Hiking – RMNP - Wild Basin TH
Hiking Trip
Snowshoe hike of 13er Isolation Peak
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Scramble – Lumpy Ridge "Hot Rocks" Loop
Scrambling Trip
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Jun 2, 2025
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
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Octo Hike – Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Hiking Trip
This is a hike as part of the Octogenarian Hike Series. Octo hikes have shorter
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Hiking – Sheep Mountain
Hiking Trip
Starting from the North Fork Trailhead, this off-trail hike to Sheep Mountain in Pike National
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak
Hiking Trip
Bear Peak FITNESS hike
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
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
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Octo Hike – Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Hiking Trip
Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 6, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites