Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.

Mon, Aug 4, 2025
Hiking – Lake Xanadu
Hiking Trip
This is an out-and-back hike to Lake Xanadu in the Indian Peaks Wilderness offering a
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Hiking – Rosalie Trail
Hiking Trip
This will be a brisk one-way downhill Bobcat hike from the Bierstadt TH to the
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 6, 2025
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

Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Octo Hike – Alderfer/Three Sisters - East TH
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who wish a slower pace, lower elevation gain,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 8, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Pagoda Mountain
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Scramble – Pagoda Mountain - RMNP
Scrambling Trip
This trip is for recent participants in the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course and is
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Stanley Mountain
Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to all but especially for CMC Members who joined
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel
Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to the Wichita State plane crash site near Silver Plume, Colorado, follows
Difficulty: Difficult, off-trail
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 13, 2025
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

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to all but especially for CMC Members who joined
No Prerequisites

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Hiking – Mt. of the Holy Cross via Halo Ridge
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Loop consisting of Halo Ridge, then North Ridge; ascend a centennial 13er along the way
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat–Sun, Aug 16–17, 2025
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Scramble – RMNP - Lookout Mountain
Scrambling Trip
Sunset Scramble Lookout + Horsetooth Mountain
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Quandary Peak via West Ridge
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. NoCo ASC students will have
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Hiking – Middle St Vrain Trail
Hiking Trip
Hike along the Middle Saint Vrain Creek in Pleasant Valley on this out-and-back hike. On
No Prerequisites

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Scramble – Tenmile Range
Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Tenmile Traverse: Scramble of Peaks 2-4
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Aug 27, 2025
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast Ridge)
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. We'll plan to camp at
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Octo Hike – White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail
Hiking Trip
We will start at the WEST TH. This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites

Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Wed, Sep 3, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites

Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Hiking – Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
Hiking Trip
Rise & Grind, Boulder OSMP
No Prerequisites