Upcoming Gore Range Group Events and Trips

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking

Karl Ford is one of a very select group who has completed all three legs of the Triple Crown of backpacking (AT, PCT, and CDT), about 8,000 miles combined. He is also a WTS Master Instructor. Join Karl to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. This event is for BPX members AND trip leaders!

Tue, Jun 3, 2025

Hiking – Sheep Mountain

Hiking Trip

Starting from the North Fork Trailhead, this off-trail hike to Sheep Mountain in Pike National

Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail

No Prerequisites

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Gore Range Group Annual Picnic

Save the Date! Come early to hike and stay for the pot-luck picnic!

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Hiking – Maryland Creek Park

Hiking Trip

Join hiking groups early and stay for the GRG summer pot-luck picnic. If the trip

No Prerequisites

Thu–Sat, Jul 17–19, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mosquito Lake from Stillwater TH with Day Hike over Devils Causeway

Backpacking Trip

An easy backpack to a basecamp at Mosquito Lake, followed the next day by a

Difficulty: Moderate

Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

Sat–Tue, Jun 14–17, 2025

Camp – Wind Cave National Park

Camping Trip

Camp, hike and tour Wind Cave.

Difficulty: Easy

No Prerequisites

Thu, May 29, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Introduction to Backpacking

New to backpacking in Colorado or looking to refresh your knowledge? Join CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and the Backpacking School who are co-hosting this virtual event. Open to all CMC Members.

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

Hiking – Ophir Mountain

Hiking Trip

Conquer 3 low peaks in the Ophir Mountain area: Ophir Mtn 10,199', Point 10,208, Point

Difficulty: Easy B

No Prerequisites

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Hiking – Officers Gulch Pond Trail to scenic overlook

Hiking Trip

Start at Officer's Gulch Pond, then hike counter-clockwise around it. Join another trail and head

Difficulty: Beginner, Easy. No scrambling

No Prerequisites

Fri, Jun 6, 2025

Silverthorne First Friday Summer Kickoff

Come join us at Silverthorne's First Friday Summer kickoff to learn about the Gore Range group and see our scheduleof summer trips and activities!

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Hiking – Ophir Mountain

Hiking Trip

Twilight hike to Ophir Mtn in Frisco.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy

No Prerequisites

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.