Youth Program
Day Expeditions - Outdoor Rock Climbing
Join us for a winter 2025-26 Day-Expedition!
Contacts
Alec Backhus
Leader
- Mon, Dec 22, 2025
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $125.00 Guests: $135.00
- Availability: 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Join us for an outdoor climbing day expedition this winter! Take in the crisp mountain air while scaling the sunny cliffs of North Table Mountain. Participants will learn essential climbing safety and technique, build confidence on the rock, and enjoy a full day outside. Our skilled instructors are stoked to take your participant climbing this winter see you there!
Registration Details:
- Age: For youth ages 6-9
- Dates: December 22 , 2025
- Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Location: Each Day-Expedition will start from the Colorado Mountain Club (15605 West 32nd Ave, Golden, CO, 80401). Outdoor rock climbing will take place at North Table Mountain in Golden - transportation from the club to all field locations is provided. Field sites subject to change.
- Cost: CMC Family Members - $125/1-Day, Non-Members -$135/1-Day. CMC Members with a Family Membership receive $10 off. Learn about all the benefits of becoming a CMC member.
- 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 youth@cmc.org.
- Weather Policies: In the case of severe weather, temperatures below zero degrees Fahrenheit and snowstorms, CMC reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any class or program. Programs canceled due to weather will receive a full refund.
- 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.
- Course fees include instruction, shared group gear (ex: ropes), harnesses, helmets, Climbing Shoes, transportation from the CMC to/from field locations, snacks, and permit fees.
- Refund/cancellation policy: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with more details and information about the camp. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Program Requirements
This program has no scheduled activities.
Roster
Required Equipment
CMC Will Provide the Following:
- Snacks
- Medical/First Aid Kits
- Safety Equipment (GPS devices, etc.)
- Climbing Gear – harnesses, shoes, helmets, ropes, belay devices, etc.***
- Permits, maps, guidebooks
Participant Packing List:
If you are unable to bring any of the items below, please let us know. CMC does have a few extra items that we are happy to loan out for the week.
- Clothes (comfortable clothing for climbing and hiking):
o Loose fitting pants or shorts
o T-shirts and a long sleeve shirt
o Closed-toe, sturdy hiking shoes
o Sweater and/or warm layer
o Rain jacket
o Brimmed hat
o Sunglasses
o Warm hat and gloves (for hiking trips)
o Bandana or buff - Bug spray (must be labeled with child's name)
- Sunscreen and lip balm (must be labeled with child's name)
- Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
- Lunch and snacks (in a sack)
- Backpack large enough to carry all personal essentials for a day hike/climb
- Personal medications (inhaler, EPI pen, etc.) – please have all containers and
bottles labeled and also listed on the medical form - Journal, pencil, pen, books (optional)
- Camera (optional)
**Cell phones, gaming devices, tablets, and iPods are NOT allowed on this course.
***Participants are allowed to bring their personal climbing gear – harnesses, shoes,
helmets, etc. Please note this is optional. (CMC instructors will inspect all personal
gear/equipment before use).
Program Materials
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