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For-Teeners - Alpine Hiking Course for Teens 2025

Youth & Hiking 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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Alec Backhus
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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 at Staunton State Park 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 more of the surrounding mountain ranges. 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 4, 2025 (departs at 8am) - August 8, 2025 (returns by 4pm)

  • Location: This is a week-long overnight camp. We will depart from our basecamp at Rooney Ranch Elementary. Transportation from basecamp to and from the trailheads will be provided.  The group will camp at various designated front country 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 basecamp 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 youth@cmc.org

  • Refund/cancellation policy: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. At least a week prior to your camp you will receive another 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:

If you are unable to bring any of the items below, please let us know 1 week prior to camp starting. CMC does have a few extra items that we are happy to loan out for the trip.

  • Camping Supplies (you may bring the following items if you wish, however, CMC is also able to provide these items): tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
  • Clothes (comfortable clothing for climbing, hiking, and camping):
    • Loose fitting pants or shorts
    • Tshirts and a long sleeve shirt
    • Closed-toe, sturdy hiking shoes
    • Sandals – camp shoes (optional)
    • Socks and underwear
    • Sweater and/or warm layer
    • Rain jacket
    • Brimmed hat
    • Sunglasses
    • Warm hat and gloves (it can get cold at night)
    • Bandana or buff
    • Bathing Suit
  • Toiletries- tooth brush, toothpaste, menstrual products, body wash/soap, shampoo,
    conditioner (optional)
  • Mask (optional)
  • Bug spray (must be labeled with name)
  • Sunscreen and lip balm (must be labeled with name)
  • Water bottle
  • 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 forms
  • Headlamp
  • Journal, pencil, pen, books (optional)
  • Towel
  • Camera (optional)
    **Cell phones, gaming devices, tablets, and iPods are NOT allowed on this course
Program Materials

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