Upcoming New Member Hikes

Meadow Loop and Ridge Trail
Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Basic Snowshoe – Meadow Loop and Ridge Trail

Snowshoeing Trip
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Dec 17
Gore Range
Barbara Audin
Basic Alpine Climb – Grizzly, Cupid and Sniktau First Day of Winter Ascent
Sat, Dec 21, 2024

Basic Alpine Climb – Grizzly, Cupid and Sniktau First Day of Winter Ascent

Climbing Trip
Grizzly, Cupid and Sniktau First Day of Winter Ascent
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby
Registration opens Dec 16
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Lecture & Field Day
Sat, Dec 21, 2024

Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Lecture & Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course teaches you to recognize when and where avalanche danger may
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 2 instructors
Registration closes Dec 18
Denver
Linda Lawson
Apex Park
Sat, Dec 21, 2024

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Trailhead - Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Dec 7
Michael McMahon
Hiking – Quandary Peak - East Ridge
Sun, Dec 22, 2024

Hiking – Quandary Peak - East Ridge

Mountaineering & Hiking Trip
Quandary Peak - East Ridge
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Dec 21
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Ascending Hikes – Niwot Mountain
Sun, Dec 22, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Niwot Mountain

Hiking Trip
A winter hike to the summit of Niwot Mountain (11,471') that starts at the Brainard
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 8
Ascending Hikes Section
Craig Townsend
Wed, Dec 25, 2024

Nordic Skiing – Christmas Day Skiing and Snowshoeing at Breckenridge Nordic Center

Hiking Trip
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Breckenridge's premier Nordic center. Groomed cross-country ski trails, complete equipment
Difficulty: Beginner
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Dec 23
Denver
Patricia Leslie
Grand Mesa
Wed, Dec 25, 2024

Nordic Skiing – Grand Mesa

Nordic Skiing Trip
Join us for some exercise and socializing at the Skyway Tails. We will ski approximately
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Dec 23
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Lake City Ice Park
Thu–Sun, Dec 26–29, 2024

Climb – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Trip
Come climb in Lake City over winter break. We can figure out lodging once people
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Dec 24
Denver
Robert Gelcius
Ouzel Falls
Fri, Dec 27, 2024

Intermediate Snowshoe – Ouzel Falls

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe or microspike (depending upon the conditions) from the RMNP Wild Basin winter parking
Difficulty: Intermediate
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Nov 27
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Sourdough Trail
Sat, Dec 28, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Sourdough Trail

Hiking Trip
Ascending hikes are designed to help members improve their personal hiking speed, strength, and stamina
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Dec 14
Ascending Hikes Section
Craig Townsend
Intermediate Snowshoe – Lake Helene
Sat, Dec 28, 2024

Intermediate Snowshoe – Lake Helene

Snowshoeing Trip
Lake Helene
Difficulty: Intermediate
No Prerequisites
16 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Dec 26
Northern Colorado
Bill Trout
Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Lecture & Field Day
Sat, Jan 4, 2025

Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Lecture & Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Avalanche Education Field trip: Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course teaches you to recognize when and where avalanche danger may
No Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jan 1
Denver
Linda Lawson
State Forest State Park
Sat, Jan 4, 2025

Nordic Skiing – State Forest State Park

Nordic Skiing Trip
Begineer Ski Practice - Gould Loop
Difficulty: Beginner
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 16
Northern Colorado
Scott Farquhar
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Thu, Jan 9, 2025

PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance classroom session will be conducted as a single Zoom
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Dec 1
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Old Dillon Reservoir
Thu, Jan 9, 2025

Hiking – Old Dillon Reservoir

Hiking & Snowshoeing Trip
Moonlight Hike at Old Dillon Reservoir
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Dec 2
Gore Range
Jan Dudley
Meyer Ranch Park
Thu, Jan 9, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Meyer Ranch Park -Sunny Aspen, Old Ski Run, Lodge Pole Loop

Hiking & Snowshoeing Trip
Another fun Meyer Ranch snowshoe or spike hike! Our pace will be "Casual Plus" -
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Dec 27
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture
Sat–Sun, Jan 11–12, 2025

WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Course Venue TBA

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the specific course you are registering for.
No Prerequisites
30 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jan 9
CMC State
Graham Ottley
PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Sat, Jan 11, 2025

PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove

Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance field session is a half-day trip to look at and evaluate
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Dec 1
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
WFA In-person Classroom Lecture
Sat–Sun, Jan 11–12, 2025

WFA In-person Classroom Lecture – Course Venue TBA

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the specific course you are registering for.
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 instructors
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sun, Jan 12, 2025

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Dec 14; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Wayne Howell
Scenario Session
Sun, Jan 12, 2025

Scenario Session – White Ranch Park

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School
This class is only for those who are interested in pursuing becoming a CMC trip
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Jan 10
Denver
Julie Smith
Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area
Mon, Jan 13, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Coney Flats Area

Snowshoeing Trip
This Coney Flats out-and-back snowshoe hike winds through a stunning mix of alpine meadows, snow-draped
Difficulty: moder
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Dec 13
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wayne Howell
Intermediate Snowshoe – Gold Hill Trail
Tue, Jan 14, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Gold Hill Trail

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an in and out intermediate snowshoe trek to Gold Hill in Breckenridge.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Dec 14
Gore Range
Barbara Audin
PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Route-Place TBD
Tue, Jan 14, 2025

PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Route-Place TBD

Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG AIARE 1
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration opens Jan 13
Pikes Peak
Intro to BC Ski/Split Session A
Wed–Sun, Jan 15–26, 2025

Intro to BC Ski/Split Session A – Course Venue TBA

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
There are identical 2 sessions of this School for the 2025 season - this is
No Prerequisites
23 participants 23 instructors
Registration closes Jan 3
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Intro to BC Ski/Split Session A
Wed, Jan 15, 2025

Intro to BC Ski/Split Session A – CMC Zoom Lecture

Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Field trip: Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
There are identical 3 sessions of this School for the 2022/2023 season: choose only one.
No Prerequisites
24 participants 24 instructors
Canceled
CMC State
Graham Ottley
PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA
Thu, Jan 16, 2025

PPG AIARE I Classroom Sessions – Course Venue TBA

Avalanche Education Lecture: PPG AIARE 1
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration opens Jan 16
Pikes Peak
PPG AIARE 1 Field Day – Course Venue TBA
Sat–Sun, Jan 18–19, 2025

PPG AIARE 1 Field Day – Course Venue TBA

Avalanche Education Field trip: PPG AIARE 1
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jan 12
Pikes Peak
Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session
Sat, Jan 18, 2025

Beginner Snowshoe School - One Day Session – Course Venue TBA

Snowshoeing Field trip: Beginner Snowshoe School
Learn about snowshoe selection and fit, appropriate dress and keeping warm, prepping for a trip,
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Dec 14; Instructor registration open now
Denver
Jean Hart