Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with CalTopo

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 CalTopo and be safe in the backcountry. This is a Zoom event for BPX members only.

Zoom Presentation
Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Thu, Mar 19, 2026

CMC Backpacking Section, (BPX), 7th Annual Trip Leader Summit

This is an exclusive event for the BPX Trip Leaders. Learn about the 2026 backpacking programs, review the BPX Trip Catalog, share stories over good food and beverages with fellow BPX Leaders. Support BPX by showing up on this special night put together by the Backpacking Section Committee for all for you! Unfortunately, no guests are permitted to attend.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street Golden, CO 80401
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lost Lake (Roosevelt National Forest)
Thu–Fri, Mar 26–27, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lost Lake (Roosevelt National Forest)

Backpacking & Snowshoeing Trip
A winter camping trip to Lost Lake in Roosevelt National Forest begins with a snowy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Mar 19
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: Wind River Basin from East Portal TH (RMNP)
Thu–Fri, Apr 2– 3, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Wind River Basin from East Portal TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
Join us for a rugged overnight winter backpacking trip into the Wind River area of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration opens Mar 2
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Thu, May 7, 2026

CMC Backpacking Section, (BPX), 7th Annual Member Summit

Join us to discover the 2026 trips your BPX Section Committee & BPX Trip Leaders are putting on the calendar! Unfortunately, no guests are permitted to attend.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
Wed, May 20, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) - 'Tents and Tastes'

Camp Smarter - Eat Better. Explore the 'Tour of Tents' by BPX Members and enjoy an 'Elevate your Meals Workshop' by Chef Corso. BPX Members & BPX Trip Leaders only.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park
Thu–Sat, Jun 11–13, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park

Backpacking Trip
Easy Backpack for new backpackers. Walk in to campsite on June 11 in afternoon. Set
Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 11
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch
Tue–Fri, Jul 21–24, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 21
Backpacking Section
John Gode
Chicago Basin 14ers (Sunlight, Eolus, North Eolus and Windom)
Mon–Fri, Aug 10–14, 2026

BPX Trip – Chicago Basin 14ers (Sunlight, Eolus, North Eolus and Windom)

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 3 leaders
Registration opens Jun 30
Backpacking Section
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 25–27, 2026

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

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 19
Backpacking Section
John Gode