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For-Teeners - Alpine Hiking Course for Teens

Hiking & Youth Program

For-Teeners - Alpine Hiking Course for Teens

Spend the week learning what it takes to summit one of the giants of the Colorado Rockies- a 14,000-foot peak! We'll start our week in Golden, getting our hiking feet underneath us, where we'll not only physically prepare for our summit, but also gain essential skills for mountain safety.

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Hana Hamilton
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Tackle one of Colorado’s biggest challenges this summer with our For-Teeners camp. Spend the week learning what it takes to summit one of the giants of the Colorado Rockies- a 14,000-foot peak! We'll start our week in the front range, getting our hiking feet underneath us, where we'll not only physically prepare for our summit, but also gain essential skills for mountain safety. You will learn about the 10 essentials, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, trail etiquette, mountain weather, lightning safety, and much more all while becoming confident in the preparation needed to hike a 14er. After a day spent in the Front Range, we'll pack our bags and make a beautiful drive through Colorado to explore the beautiful Sawatch Mountains. Throughout this week, you will learn and use skills essential for safe preparation and travel in high altitude-alpine climates and will walk away prepared to be a competent and more self-sufficient member of future hiking and summit groups. 

  • Age: For youth going into grades 8-12. 

  • Dates: August 7, 2023 (departs at 7am) - August 11, 2023 (returns by 5pm)

  • Location: This is a week-long overnight camp. We will depart from the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in Golden, CO. Transportation from the AMC to and from the trailheads will be provided.  The group will camp at various designated front and backcountry campsites near the trailheads throughout the week.

  • Cost: CMC Family Members - $1,150/week, Non-Members - $1,250/week. CMC Members with a Family Membership receive $100 off. Learn about all the benefits of becoming a CMC member. 
    • 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 fee includes instruction, shared group gear (tents), transportation from the American Mountaineering Center to/from the trailheads, meals, and backcountry permits. 
    • 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.

Refund/cancellation policy: Requests made prior to 30 days before the beginning of this camp will be processed with a $20 handling fee. Requests made within 30 days of the camp will be refunded at 50% of the amount paid. No refunds will be made 7 days prior to the event unless it relates to a medical reason with a signed note from a medical provider.  If the CMC cancels the class for any reason, a full refund will be issued.

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.

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Required Equipment

CMC Will Provide the Following:

  • Camping Supplies (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tarps)
  • Cooking Supplies (stoves, fuel, coolers, dishes, utensils, etc.)
  • Food (all meals and snacks)
  • Medical/First Aid Kits
  • Safety Equipment (GPS devices, etc.)
  • Permits, maps, guidebooks

Participant Packing List will Be Provided - Coming Soon...

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