Upcoming Boulder Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 9, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder - 2026
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 - Sat, Mar 7, 2026

Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder

No Prerequisites
4 participants
Boulder
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
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
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 11
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Tue, Jan 13, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors
Registration closed Jan 7
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Winter Backpacking Without Tents - an Expert's Guide to Hut Trips

Planning a winter hut trip? Daniel Schweissing, our winter adventure expert, shares the inside scoop—covering everything you’ve wanted to know (and a few things you didn’t know to ask). This event is for BPX members only.

Zoom Presentation
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Canceled
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Wed, Jan 14, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the cold and snow. Your day will focus on
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration closed Jan 7
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Thu, Jan 15, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors
Registration closed Jan 7
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Advanced Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail
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
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 13
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Boulder Group Social Meetup

Everyone is welcome! We will hangout at the Rayback for drinks, food and fellowship.

Rayback
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
Eldora Mountain Resort
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Eldora Mountain Resort

Resort Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
Uphill sunrise ski (and maybe downhill)
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Jan 15
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
CMC AIARE L1 2026.c2
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - Sun, Jan 18, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp

Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1
Sat, Jan 17, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Jan 18, 2026

AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass

Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake
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
11 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 17
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area
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
8 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 19
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wayne Howell
Boulder Open Space
Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Anemone Loop

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Canceled
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Basic Snowshoe – Guanella Pass
Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Basic Snowshoe – Guanella Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
This is the sixth in a series of Ascending Hikes, Winter Edition this season: A
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 19
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene
Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene

Snowshoeing Trip
This intermediate snowshoe hike to Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the
No Prerequisites
10 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 22
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Mon, Jan 26, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - The Joys and Wonders of Winter Backpacking

Wayne Howell is a trip leader and instructor across several CMC schools—most notably Winter Camping School—and is always eager to help others get excited about embracing the thrill, rewards, and adventure of exploring Colorado’s outdoors. Join Wayne and learn everything you want to know about winter backpacking. This event is for BPX members.

Zoom Presentation
Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass
Tue, Jan 27, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-and-back snowshoe hike begins with a steady ascent along the first mile of Jones
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 26
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Shanahan Loop
Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Shanahan Loop

Hiking Trip
Hiker Happy Hour is a 2 - 4 mile hike somewhere in Boulder's numerous Open
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Canceled
Boulder
Mike McGurkin
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP

Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder