Upcoming Denver Group Events

Find out all the upcoming events with the Denver Group
Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes
Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~7 mile and ~2000 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 3
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Feb 6, 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
6 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Fri, Feb 6, 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
4 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 6
Denver
Wayne Howell
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Sat, Feb 7, 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
6 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Sun, Feb 8, 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
6 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Mon, Feb 9, 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
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 8
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Winter Camping School

No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 8
Denver
Kimberly Thornberry
Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle
Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle

Snowshoeing Trip
Embark on an advanced snowshoe adventure from the Brainard Lake Winter Parking Lot to Lake
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Fri, Feb 13, 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
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 13
Denver
Kevin Schaal
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sat, Feb 14, 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
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 17
Denver
Danielle Piscatelli
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sat, Feb 14, 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
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 12
Denver
Wayne Howell
Sun, Feb 15, 2026

Avalanche Rescue Companion (State)

No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 2
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones
Tue, Feb 17, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones

Snowshoeing Trip
This snowshoe hike along Second Creek to Twin Cones offers a serene journey through snowy
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jan 17
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Feb 18, 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
Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes
Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~8 mile, ~1800 ft elevation gain out and back hike that gets
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jan 19
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Fri, Feb 20, 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
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 20
Denver
Linda Lawson
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Sat, Feb 21, 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
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 21
Denver
Linda Lawson
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Feb 22, 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
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 22
Denver
Danielle Piscatelli
First Snowshoe Trip – Course Venue TBA
Mon, Feb 23, 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
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 27
Denver
Wayne Howell
Intermediate Snowshoe – Vance's Cabin
Wed–Fri, Feb 25–27, 2026

Intermediate Snowshoe – Vance's Cabin

Backpacking & Snowshoeing Trip
This is a three day, two night hut trip to Vance's Cabin. The trip is
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Jan 1
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Daniel Schweissing
Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with CalTopo

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with CalTopo and be safe in the backcountry. This event is for BPX members only.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with CalTopo
Zoom Presentation
TCS Alpine Climbing School TEAM TRACK - CMC Denver - 2026
Wed, Mar 4, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026

TCS Alpine Climbing School TEAM TRACK

No Prerequisites
50 participants
Registration closes Feb 25
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Fri, Mar 6, 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
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 2
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - 2026
Fri, Mar 6, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration closes Mar 2
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1
Sat, Mar 7, 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
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2
Sun, Mar 8, 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
16 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 1
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
Continental Divide Cabin
Mon–Wed, Mar 9–11, 2026

Backpack – Continental Divide Cabin

Backpacking Trip
We will snowshoe 8/10 mile in to Continental Divide hut, stay 2 nights. Day 2
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 28
Denver
Linda Jagger
AIARE L1 - Classroom
Fri, Mar 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
15 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 11
CMC State
Uwe Sartori
AIARE L1 - 2026
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - Sun, Mar 15, 2026

AIARE L1

No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration closes Mar 8
CMC State
Uwe Sartori