Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure! JOIN US AT THE CLIMBING WALL AFTER for New and Prospective Member Night Open Climb!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Thu–Sat, Aug 21–23, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH

Backpacking Trip
A thrilling backpacking journey to Wheeler Geologic Area via the challenging Halfmoon Pass trail, immersing
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closed Aug 19
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH
Fri–Mon, Aug 22–25, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closed Aug 18
Backpacking Section
Dave Molyneaux
BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 23–24, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. A moderate out-and-back hike with epic views, this
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Canceled
Backpacking Section
Lisa Shroyer
BPX 3-Day: Willow and Salmon Lakes from Mesa Cortina TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 25–27, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Willow and Salmon Lakes from Mesa Cortina TH

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closed Aug 11
Backpacking Section
John Gode
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 26–28, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
This challenging 14.4 mile trip is a beloved Colorado classic, ending at the photogenic Mirror
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 24
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Fri–Sun, Aug 29–31, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Loop is a 12-mile loop that combines Rich, Rough, and Tumbling
Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 28
Backpacking Section
Terry Ploski
Fri–Sun, Sep 5– 7, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 11 South from Mt. Elbert TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Trip itinerary as described in Route and Place
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 2
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
BPX 3-Day: Abyss and Helms Lakes from Bierstadt TH to Burning Bear TH
Tue–Thu, Sep 16–18, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Abyss and Helms Lakes from Bierstadt TH to Burning Bear TH

Backpacking Trip
This moderate, 17 mile point-to-point shuttle hike begins at Bierstadt, stops at Helms Lake and
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 15
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
Wed, Sep 17, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Park TH
Wed–Fri, Oct 1– 3, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Park TH

Backpacking Trip
This 3-day backpacking trip begins at the Lost Park Trailhead, with a hike on Day
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 1
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 3-Day: Nolan Lake from FS Road 418.1
Fri–Sun, Oct 3– 5, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Nolan Lake from FS Road 418.1

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Oct 1
Denver
Danielle Piscatelli
BPX 5-Day: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Campground
Sun–Thu, Oct 5– 9, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Campground

Camping Trip
This 5 day/4 night camping trip is for BPX Members only. We will be spoilt
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 12
Backpacking Section
Louise Campbell-Blair
Wed, Oct 15, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) End of Season Party!

Join your fellow BPX Members for a fun evening of tales from the trails. The event will be in person at CMC Basecamp as well as Zoom.

Backpacking Section (BPX) End of Season Party!
CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Wed, Nov 12, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401