Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Thu–Fri, Apr 2– 3, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Wind River Basin from East Portal TH (RMNP)
Backpacking Trip
Join us for a rugged overnight winter backpacking trip into the Wind River area of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Classroom #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Lecture: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
The 3 1/2 hour classroom session will cover basic snow climbing equipment and trip planning.
Prerequisites
Thu, Apr 9, 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
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Climbing Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will learn and practice steep snow climbing skills and self-arresting.
Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Hiking – Boulder
Hiking Trip
Walk from Boulder to Denver on bike paths
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #2 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will practice skills learned during class on a snow couloir climb.
Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Lily Mountain
Snowshoeing Trip
This EXPLORATORY out-and-back snowshoe hike ascends Lily Mountain just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, covering
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Hiking – Fox Run Regional Park
Conservation, Photography & Hiking Trip
We will observe various types of Culturally Modified Trees in Fox Run Park. Leader will
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym
Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River
Snowshoeing Trip
This out-n-back, off-trail snowshoe hike starts from the last switchback on US 40 on the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass
Snowshoeing Trip
I'm planning this as a snowshoe trip from St. Elmo to Hancock Pass and return.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Trail Maintenance – Greyrock Mountain TH
Conservation Trip
An enjoyable day out clearing brush from around the Greyrock Trail.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
Sat, May 2, 2026
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 3, 2026
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 5, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
Mon, May 11, 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
Tue, May 12, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 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
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 30, 2026
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 6, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites