Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Intro to Backcountry Nordic Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Nordic Skiiing
This is a Field Day #2 of 2 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 17, 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
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance field session is a half-day trip to look at and evaluate
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Classroom Session – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Lecture: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is the Classroom Session for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing Workshop.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Jan 21, 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
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 23, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is Field Day Option #1 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass
Snowshoeing Field trip: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the one day field session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 24, 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
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
This is Field Day Option #2 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – St Mary's Glacier
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Introduction to roped travel
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jan 25, 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
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jan 29, 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
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 1, 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
Sun, Feb 1, 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
Tue–Thu, Feb 3– 5, 2026
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Margy's Hut - Lenado Trailhead via Woody Creek and Spruce Creek
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Trip
3 days, 2 nights skiing the terrain around Margey's and soaking in the area.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Feb 3, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM
Climbing Lecture: Basic Ice Climbing
This classroom session will cover the basics of ice climbing.
No Prerequisites
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
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Lake City Ice Park
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Ice Climbing Skills with emphasis on mountaineering.
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon
Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.
No Prerequisites
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
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
Sun, Feb 15, 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
Wed, Feb 18, 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, 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
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