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Snowshoeing Overnight Hut Trip for Middle School - 2025

Youth & Snowshoeing Program

Snowshoeing Overnight Hut Trip for Teens

For students in 6th-8th grade, travel by snowshoes and spend a night at the CMC hut!

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Hana Hamilton
Leader

THIS WINTER, GAIN SKILLS TO ADVENTURE OUTSIDE.

COME STAY AT OUR CMC HUT AT BRAINARD LAKE FOR PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND

  • SATURDAY -January 18th (8AM)- MONDAY, January 20th, 2025 (3PM)
    • Brainard Lake Hut Trip

  • AGE: 6th-8th Grade

  • DESCRIPTION: 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 high-school aged teens and is open for all levels.

  • LOCATION: CMC Hut at Brainard Lake. Trips will depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Co. Transportation from Golden to/from trailheads provided.

  • COST: Family Members - $425, Non-Members - $465
    • Cost includes lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast-dinner day 2, breakfast and lunch on day 3, transportation to Brainard Lake Recreation area, snowshoeing equipment, and hut/lodging fees.

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.

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 hanahamilton@cmc.org.

Program Requirements

This program has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment

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 camp.

  • Clothes (comfortable warm clothing for snowshoeing and sleeping):
    • Loose fitting water proof pants or long underwear or hiking pants with waterproof snow pants or rain pants over them
    • Long sleeve shirt or baselayer 
    • Heavy Winter Jacket
    • Closed-toed, water proof sturdy boots
    • Extra pair of socks (cotton not recommended)
    • Sweater and/or warm layer  
    • Sunglasses  
    • Warm hat and gloves
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Water bottle 
  • Backpack large enough to carry all personal items on this list (CMC is able to provide one if needed)
  • Personal medications (inhaler, EPI pen, etc.) – please have all containers and bottles labeled and also listed on the medical forms
  • Sleeping bag (optional, CMC is able to provide one if needed)
  • Overnight toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, *please note: there are no bathing facilities)
  • Camera (optional)

CMC will provide:

  • Lunch and dinner on day 1, 3 meals and snacks on day 2, and breakfast and lunch on day 3
  • Snowshoes 
  • Permits
  • Transportation to and from Golden to Brainard Lake Recreation Area
  • Sleeping bags and large backpacks if needed
  • Extra clothing/gear if needed
Program Materials

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