Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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, Feb 3, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP, starting from the trailhead at the Wild Basin
No 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
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
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
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
Basic Snowshoe – RMNP - West Glacier Creek Trail
Snowshoeing & Family Trip
A begineer snowshoe for those that want to start getting out in the winter
No 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
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Hiking Trip
Challenging winter hike to Barr Camp, half way up the trail to Pikes Peak. Snowpacked
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
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
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Blue Lake TH - Chickadee Peak
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
A backcountry nordic ski up the Sawmill Creek basin into the Rawah wilderness with some
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
NoCo AIARE AR Field Day – RMNP - Hidden Valley
Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Rescue
Expect to spend 7 hours outdoors working on your avalanche rescue skills. It will be
No Prerequisites
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
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
Climb – Ascent Climbing Gym
Climbing Trip
Indoor climbing session at Ascent Climbing Gym. For Ascent members, you can use your membership
No Prerequisites
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–Sun, Feb 20–22, 2026
Ice Climbing – Lake City Ice Park
Climbing Field trip: Basic/Intermediate Ice Climbing
We will be ice climbing at Lake City over three days.
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
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
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
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
Fri, Feb 27, 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
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
AIARE 1 Lecture – CMC Zoom Lecture
Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE Level 1
Zoom class. Information is TBA.
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
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Zimmerman Lake TH
Backcountry Nordic Skiing Trip
Backcountry Nordic Ski Trip
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required