Upcoming Denver Group Events

Find out all the upcoming events with the Denver Group
Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Tue, Mar 28, 2023

Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Recreation Area

Snowshoeing Trip
RMOTHG Members Only - We will snowshoe an anti-clockwise loop from the Winter Trailhead. Waldrop
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Mar 27
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tue, Mar 28, 2023

Basic Snowshoe – Deer Creek near Montezuma/Keystone

Snowshoeing Trip
Deer Creek near Montezuma/Keystone
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Mar 27
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Staunton State Park
Wed, Mar 29, 2023

Hiking – Staunton State Park - Davis Ponds & Historic cabins

Hiking Trip
We will park cars at the Dines Meadow park lot, 1st park lot on right.
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Mar 28
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Sharptail Trail
Wed, Mar 29, 2023

Hiking – Sharptail Trail

Hiking Trip
Hiking through beautiful open space. Could encounter horseback riders.
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Mar 28
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wed, Mar 29, 2023

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Alderfer/Three Sisters West TH
Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Hiking – Alderfer/Three Sisters - Evergreen Mountain

Hiking Trip
This is a nice steady uphill to the summit of Evergreen Mountain with lovely views
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby
Registration closes Mar 29
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Resthouse Meadows Trail
Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Intermediate Snowshoe – Resthouse Meadows Trail

Snowshoeing Trip
Challenging high altitude snow shoe. The return out of Vance Creek drainage is a workout.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Mar 28
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Bike – Bear Creek Lake Park
Mon, Apr 3, 2023

Bike – Bear Creek Lake Park

Biking Trip
After work Mountain Bike from 6:00-7:30
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Apr 3
Mountain Biking Section
Shrine Mountain Inn
Thu, Apr 6, 2023

Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

Snowshoeing Trip
Gear check and scouting trip in preparation for April 21st hut trip, preference given to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens Mar 27
Denver
Thu, Apr 6, 2023

Mappy Hour: Classic Colorado Hikes with Dr. Jon Kedrowski

The Colorado Mountain Club has teamed up with Mappy Hour to host an event showcasing iconic Colorado hiking trails. Dr. Jon Kedrowski, who has not only hiked but skied down every Colorado 14-er along with summiting Mt Everest multiple times, will speak to our state's classic lakes, loops and high ridge traverses.

American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street Golden, CO 80401
Sat, Apr 8, 2023

Adventure Travel - Croatia Meet and Greet

Meet and greet for participants on Adventure Travel: Croatia, Hike, Bike and Sea Kayak Trip. Our Guide Gabi will be joining us via Zoom

Explorers Lab 1st floor near climbing wall
710 10th Street, Golden, CO
Wed, Apr 12, 2023

Photography Section April Meeting

Composition for Nature Photographers: Beyond the Basics with Sarah Marino Light, subject selection, and composition are three of the most important elements of creating impactful photographs of nature, with the photographer having the most control over composition. In this session, Sarah will share her essential lessons about how to create more powerful compositions with an emphasis on photographing nature's small scenes. The session will include a discussion about the creative process as it relates to composition, improving your observational skills to help recognize opportunities in the field, learning to see a landscape through its abstract elements, and key concepts for organizing nature's chaos into cohesive compositions. Sarah will also share her steps for refining a composition in the field and will provide some practical activities to help you immediately apply these ideas in your photography. Bio: Sarah Marino is a nature photographer, photography educator, and writer. In addition to photographing grand landscapes, Sarah is best known for her photographs of a diverse range of smaller subjects including intimate landscapes, abstract renditions of natural subjects, and creative portraits of plants and trees. Sarah is the author or co-author of a diverse range of educational resources for nature photographers on subjects like composition, photographing nature’s small scenes, and black and white photography. Sarah is also a highly regarded photography teacher, focusing on personal expression, seeing opportunities in any landscape, photographing nature’s small scenes, and a slow style of photography focused on exploration and connecting with nature. Sarah splits her time between a home base in rural southwestern Colorado and living a nomadic life in an Airstream trailer. This mix allows for extensive travel, exploration, and extended stays in some of North America’s most inspiring wild and natural places. Sarah also seeks to promote the responsible stewardship of natural and wild places through her photography and teaching.

American Mountaineering Center - Conf Room D
710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Wed, Apr 12, 2023

RMOTHG Line Dancing at the Grizzly Rose

One hour lesson for $5, then live music and dancing for the evening.

Grizzly Rose
5450 Lincoln St., Denver
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - April 2023
Tue, Apr 18, 2023

Intro to Hiking Safety

No Prerequisites
57 participants
Registration closes Apr 18
Denver
Shrine Mountain Inn
Wed–Fri, Apr 19–21, 2023

Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

Snowshoeing Trip
This is a three-day, two night hut trip to Jay's Cabin, part of the Shrine
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Apr 7
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tue, Apr 25, 2023

Backpacking with Kids: Outdoor Skills Clinic

Join CMC Press author Malia Maunakea on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:00 pm for a free online clinic on the topic of backpacking with children. Venturing into the backcountry overnight can be an unforgettable adventure that the whole family will treasure for years to come. But what does it take to plan a successful backpacking outing with kids? Seasoned hiking mom and author of “Backpacking with Children” Malia Maunakea will cover the basics, including how to plan a trip, what food, snacks, and drinks to bring, essential gear items (including how to go lightweight and some DIY projects), how much weight kids can carry, and the all-important games, diversions, and rewards.

Zoom Video Presentation
Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Hiking Safety: Outdoor Skills Clinic

Join CMC Press author and instructor Art Hogling on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 pm for a free online clinic on the topic of hiking safety. Hiking participation is at an all-time high, and unfortunately so too are hiking accidents. Art will cover core skills that can be applied to hiking or backpacking, so you can prevent accidents and keep yourself out of trouble. These include safe water crossings, evaluating weather, how to stay found, what to do if you do become lost, and more.

Zoom Video Presentation
Wed, May 10, 2023

Photography Section May Meeting

Monthly Photography Section Meeting: Program details still being created.

American Mountaineering Center - Conf Room D
710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Leadership Summit - CMC State - 2023
Sat, May 13, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023

Leadership Summit

No Prerequisites
60 participants
CMC State
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - May 2023
Tue, May 23, 2023

Intro to Hiking Safety

No Prerequisites
59 participants
Registration closes May 23
Denver
Field Day
Sat–Sun, Jun 10–11, 2023

Field Day – Wilderness Survival School

Wilderness Survival Field trip: Wilderness Survival School
Wilderness Survival School
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes May 8
Denver
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - June 2023
Tue, Jun 13, 2023

Intro to Hiking Safety

No Prerequisites
60 participants
Registration closes Jun 13
Denver
Wed, Jun 14, 2023

Photography Section June Meeting

Monthly Photography Section Meeting: Program details still being created.

American Mountaineering Center - Conf Room D
710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area from East Bellows TH
Mon–Wed, Jun 26–28, 2023

Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area from East Bellows TH

Backpacking Trip
Wheeler Geologic Area is part of the La Garita Wilderness in the Rio Grande National
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Apr 1
Backpacking Section
Intro to Hiking Safety - Denver - July 2023
Tue, Jul 11, 2023

Intro to Hiking Safety

No Prerequisites
60 participants
Registration closes Jul 11
Denver
Backpack – BPX 4-Day: Four Pass Loop from West Maroon Trailhead
Mon–Thu, Jul 17–20, 2023

Backpack – BPX 4-Day: Four Pass Loop from West Maroon Trailhead

Backpacking Trip
The Four Pass Loop through the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area is one of the top
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration opens Apr 1
Backpacking Section
Sun, Aug 13, 2023 - Fri, Aug 18, 2023

2023 In-State Outing- Week 1

This year, the ISO will be in new territory! We’re staying in the southwest part of Colorado at the Blue Spruce RV Park and Cabins near Vallecito Lake (north of Bayfield).

Blue Spruce RV Park and Cabins
1875 Co Rd 500, Bayfield, CO 81122
Sun, Aug 20, 2023 - Fri, Aug 25, 2023

2023 In-State Outing- Week 2

This year, the ISO will be in new territory! We’re staying in the southwest part of Colorado at the Blue Spruce RV Park and Cabins near Vallecito Lake (north of Bayfield).

Blue Spruce RV Park and Cabins
1875 Co Rd 500, Bayfield, CO 81122