Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
Hiking – Aiken Canyon Trail
Hiking Trip
A moderate to easy (depending on conditions) amble through the Nature Conservancy's preserve south of
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Old Monarch Pass
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
Go to Old Monarch Pass and then continue to left ridge to top of high
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Field Day – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue
We'll be in the Pumphouse Basin Area .5 miles south of Berthoud Pass. Expect to
No Prerequisites
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
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!
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
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Olympics Watch Party!
Join CMC members and guests for a big screen showing of the Olympics. We will live stream the Olympics on our 10'x12' screen in the lodge.
Sat–Sun, Feb 21–22, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Tie Hack Loop
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Winter Overnight Campout
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Field Day – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue
Expect to spend 7-8 hours outdoors working on your avalanche rescue skills. It will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Hiking Trip
We will have introductions and go on a short 3 mile hike, review the New
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Field Day – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue
This is the Field Day tied to CMC State AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course scheduled for
No Prerequisites
Mon, Feb 23, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
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 is a Zoom event for BPX members only.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch - Limber Pine Trail
Hiking Trip
I'm planning this to be about 8 miles round trip.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding – Monarch Pass
Resort Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
Downhill skiing at Monarch
No Prerequisites
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Avalanche Education Lecture: CMC State AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: CMC State AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
Mon, Mar 9, 2026
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
Snowshoeing Lecture: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the classroom session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
