Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
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
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
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
Mon–Wed, Mar 9–11, 2026
Backpack – Continental Divide Cabin
Backpacking Trip
We will snowshoe 8/10 mile in to Continental Divide hut, stay 2 nights. Day 2
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Mar 9, 2026
Winter Wilderness Survival - Classroom Session – Westside Global Methodist Church
Wilderness Survival Lecture: Winter Wilderness Survival
There is one in-person classroom session, that will be held in Colorado Springs
No Prerequisites
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
Trad Gear and Anchors Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Gear & Anchors
We will continue to learn ways to construct various climbing anchors.
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
Boulder
The Boulder Group runs from Sunrise to Moonlight with mindful pauses in between.
Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak Group, headquartered in Colorado Springs, was formed May 6, 1919. The Group offers a variety of outdoor activities, educational opportunities, and social events.