Snowshoeing Course
Beginner Snowshoe Course - Boulder
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip, trail techniques, breaking trail, and fall recovery. You'll be able to select a snowshoe trip off the CMC calendar with confidence. Location and carpool details TBD the week before class day depending on where the snow is.
Contacts
- Sun, Jan 11, 2026 - Sat, Mar 7, 2026
- Committee: Boulder
- FREE
- Availability: 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Do NOT buy or rent snowshoes before class day!
Follow-up First Snowshoe Trips offered for BSC graduates! Dates/Times TBD
Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy local trails and keep up your conditioning all winter long. It truly is almost as easy as walking. And it doesn't require a huge investment in the gear and equipment needed to get started.
This Boulder Group one-day-in-the-field course supplies each student with a snowshoe/pole kit for the day. If you prefer, bring your own kit (snowshoes and ski/hiking poles with snow baskets). Wear your own waterproof boots and tall gaiters.
Field venue: We will advise you where we are planning to go a day or two before class day with updated weather and venue info. Where we go will depend on snow conditions (and if there is snow). Each Instructor has a preferred backup venue.
Badges you will earn:
Basic Snowshoeing Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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| Beginner Snowshoe - Boulder - Field Day | |||
| Course Venue TBA |
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Registration closes Jan 11
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4
participants
0 instructors
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| Course Venue TBA |
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Registration closes Jan 11
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4
participants
1 instructor
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| Course Venue TBA |
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Registration closes Jan 11
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4
participants
0 instructors
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Come dressed for a day in the snow and bring your ten essentials including a lunch or hardy snacks you can eat on the move.
The snowshoe kit does not include boots, because any water resistant boots will work. Wear your own waterproof/winter hiking boots and high gaiters.
You must register for this course to see course materials.