Upcoming New Member Hikes
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Octo Hike – White Ranch Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Mon–Wed, Sep 16–18, 2024
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
We will do an easier backpack than what is described in the Routes and Places.
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
Hiking Trip
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Evening Lecture at AMC 1 – AMC - Climbing Wall
Climbing Lecture: TCS Multipitch Rescue
Evening lecture at the American Mountaineering Center
No Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Evening Lecture at AMC 2 – AMC - Climbing Wall
Climbing Lecture: TCS Multipitch Rescue
Evening lecture at the American Mountaineering Center
No Prerequisites
Fri–Tue, Sep 20–24, 2024
Scramble – Utah Peaks: Lone Peak (11,253 feet) and Twin Peaks(11,330 and 11,328 feet), class 3/4 scrambling
Scrambling Trip
Utah Peaks: Lone Peak (11,253 feet) and Twin Peaks(11,330 and 11,328 feet), class 3/4 scrambling
Difficulty: Diffucult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat–Sun, Sep 21–22, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat–Sun, Sep 21–22, 2024
Wilderness First Aid – AMC - Conf Room A
Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the in-person field day associated with the WFA course.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
Field Day at AMC – Boulder Canyon
Climbing Lecture: TCS Multipitch Rescue
Field day at AMC
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Trailhead - Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop
Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike. Instruction will include 10 essentials, Leave no trace principles,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
Hiking – Devil's Causeway + Rio Blanco County High Point
Hiking Trip
Devil's Causeway + Rio Blanco County High Point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Sep 22, 2024
Scramble – Drift peak (13913 feet) and Fletcher (13,943 feet) traverse, class 3
Scrambling Trip
Drift peak (13913 feet) and Fletcher (13,943 feet) traverse, class 3
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun–Tue, Sep 22–24, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Bluebird Lake from Wild Basin TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Challenging backpack in Rocky Mountain NP starting from
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Sep 22, 2024
Hiking – Black Mountain - Moffat County High Point
Hiking Trip
Black Mountain - Moffat County High Point
No Prerequisites
Sun–Mon, Sep 22–23, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Lake of the Clouds from Gibson Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
End of season backpack to a lovely pair of lakes, hopefully with fall colors contrasting
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Mon–Thu, Sep 23–26, 2024
Backpack – 4-Day: Four Pass Loop from West Maroon Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
This classic Colorado backpack is truly magnificent and challenging for even the fittest backpacker!
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
Hiking – Mt. Ida from Milner Pass RMNP
Hiking Trip
Mt. Ida from Milner Pass RMNP
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
Wed–Fri, Sep 25–27, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 11 south from Mt. Elbert TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. This is a mellow dip your toes into
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Thu–Sat, Sep 26–28, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: North Crestone Lake from North Crestone Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
Fall peep immersion experience without cars. I did this same trip in 2021. We had
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Fri, Sep 27, 2024
Scramble – Dyer west ridge, class 4
Scrambling Trip
Dyer west ridge, class 4
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat–Mon, Sep 28–30, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear TH
Backpacking Trip
This should be a lovely fall backpack, hopefully close to the peak of Aspen gold.
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Mt. Manitou and Rocky Mountain
Hiking Trip
The hike to Rocky Mountain & Mt. Manitou near Manitou Springs is truly exhilarating. The
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 29, 2024
Hiking – Pikes Peak Summit via Barr Trail
Hiking Trip
Pikes Peak via Barr Trail (yes, the LONG way)
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Sep 30–Wed, Oct 2, 2024
Backpack – 3-Day: Sandbeach Lake from Sandbeach Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is a 3 day, 2 night backpack trip to Sandbeach Lake in Wild
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites
Mon, Sep 30–Thu, Oct 3, 2024
Backpack – Conundrum Hot Springs
Backpacking Trip
Three nights at the hot springs, ending a vigorous season of backpacking!
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Hiking – Mosquito Peak, Kuss Peak, Treasurevault Mountain, and Mount Tweto
Hiking Trip
This is a loop hike, mostly on ridgelines above timberline, that will bag 4 13ers.
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Octo Hike – Elk Meadow Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Tue, Oct 1, 2024
Hiking – Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle
Hiking Trip
Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Thu, Oct 3, 2024
Hiking – Leavenworth Mtn From Silver Plume
Hiking Trip
Hike up the Argentine Train Trail from Silver Plume to Pavilion Point, then head up
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites