Winter Camps
Expedition base camp
THIS WINTER, GAIN THE SKILLS TO ADVENTURE OUTSIDE.
GRADES 1-8
Learn what it takes to be a mountaineer! Join the Colorado Mountain Club Youth Education Program for a day of indoor rock climbing, slacklining, teambuilding and more! Each day has a different theme. Sign up for one day or multiple days. No previous experience required.
To sign up, click on the date you would like to register. If you would like to register for multiple days, you will need to register for each individual day.
- Monday - December 19, 2022 (9AM-4PM) - Mountain Geology & Weather
- Tuesday - December 20, 2022 (9AM-4PM) - Leadership and Teambuilding
- Wednesday - December 21, 2022 (9AM-4PM) - Backcountry Cooking
- Thursday - December 22, 2022 (9AM-4PM) - Mountain Safety and Wilderness Survival
- Friday - December 23, 2022 (9AM-4PM) - Mountain Ecology and Wildlife Tracking
- Monday - January 2, 2023 (9AM-4PM) - Mountaineering History
- Tuesday - January 3, 2023 (9AM-4PM) - "Best Of" Expedition Basecamp Highlights and Favorites
Cost: Members - $69/day, Non-Members - $79/day
- Please note, if you have an individual membership and wish to sign up your child, you will need to create a separate guest account with a different email. You can also choose to upgrade your individual membership to a family membership to be able to register your child on your account and receive the discount.
All expedition base camp programs will be at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
introduction to ice climbing
don't wait until summer to get out;
learn how to ice climb with us.
GRADES 6-12
For youth 12-18 with previous rock climbing experience, this is the course for you. Learn the basics of ice climbing in this two day program.
Pre-Requisite: Must have completed a CMC Youth Program Rock Climbing course previously. If you have not taken a Rock Climbing Course with us, we are offering a beginner 1/2 day course on January 7, 2023.
COST:
- Classroom Lecture + Session A - Family Member Price: $289, Non-Member Price: $309
- Classroom Lecture + Session B - Family Member Price: $289, Non-Member Price: $309
- All 3 Days (Classroom Lecture + Session A + Session B) - Family Member Price: $389, Non-Member Price: $409
DATES:
- January 14, 2023 (3PM-5PM) - Classroom Lecture
- January 15, 2023 (9AM-7PM) - Session A, Field Day
Sign Up Here for Classroom Lecture + Session A
- January 14, 2023 (3PM-5PM) - Classroom Lecture
- January 16, 2023 (9AM-7PM) - Session B, Field Day
Sign Up Here for Classroom Lecture + Session B
- January 14, 2023 (3PM-5PM) - Classroom Lecture
- January 15, 2023 (9AM-7PM) - Session A, Field Day
- January 16, 2023 (9AM-7PM) - Session B, Field Day
Sign Up Here for All 3 Days! Classroom Lecture + Session A + Session B
Trips will depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Co. transportation from golden to/from trailheads provided.
snowshoeing
enjoy the snowy trails of colorado,
experience nature, find inner wellness.
GRADES 3-8
Explore the snowy trails of Brainard Lake on snowshoes! Join the Colorado Mountain Club Youth Education Program for a day of snowshoeing, building shelters, learning about mountain weather, mindfulness, survival skills, and more! This camp is for all levels.
To sign up, click on the date you would like to register. If you would like to register for multiple days, you will need to register for each individual day.
Cost: Members - $79/day, Non-Members - $89/day, cost includes lunch, transportation to brainard lake recreation area, and snowshoeing equipment.
- Please note, if you have an individual membership and wish to sign up your child, you will need to create a separate guest account with a different email. You can also choose to upgrade your individual membership to a family membership to be able to register your child on your account and receive the discount.
Trips will depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Co. transportation from golden to/from trailheads provided.
hut trip
travel by snowshoes and spend a night at the cmc hut!
GRADES 9-12
Explore the snowy trails of Brainard Lake on snowshoes and make your way to the CMC Hut for an epic overnight under the stars! This camp is for all levels.
President's Day Weekend!
To sign up, click on the date you would like to register. If you would like to register for multiple days, you will need to register for each individual day.
- Saturday, February 18, 2023 (8am) - Sunday, February 19, 2023 (5pm)
- Sunday, February 19, 2023 (8am) - Monday, February 20, 2023 (4pm)
Cost: Members - $309, Non-Members - $339, cost includes lunch and dinner on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2, transportation to Brainard Lake Recreation area, snowshoeing equipment, and hut/lodging fees.
Trips will depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Co. Transportation from Golden to/from trailheads provided.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
At CMC, we believe the outdoors are for all.
- If you need financial assistance for our camps, click here to apply!
- If you would like to set up a payment plan to finance your next adventure, email us at staceyh@cmc.org.