Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
BMC Classroom Session 3 – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Mountaineering Lecture: Basic Mountaineering School
Basic snow and snowfield travel techniques
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Hiking – Windy Saddle Park to Genesee Park via Beaver Brook Trail
Hiking Trip
This hike has us wandering along the Beaver Brook Trail with a turnaround on the
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
BMC Field Session - Snow – RMNP - Bear Lake TH
Mountaineering Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Safe travel on alpine snow
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Hiking Trip
This will be a loop hike over Chatauqua, Raspberry, and Mt. Herman.
Difficulty: Difficult C
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Scenario Session – Spruce Mountain Trail
Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Crack Climbing clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip
We will discuss and practice crack-climbing techniques at a rock-climbing crag on top-ropes.
Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #2 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Mountaineering Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
Students will practice skills learned during class on a snow couloir climb.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – Sawmill Creek Snowshoe trip - Rescheduled
Snowshoeing Trip
Sawmill Creek Snowshoe trip - Rescheduled
No Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Hiking – Greyrock Mountain TH - Greyrock Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
A scenic lariat hike that will include the summit of Greyrock Mountain. Mostly on-trail, with
Difficulty: moderate
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
Hiking – South Table Mountain
Hiking Trip
We'll take a double lollipop route around the top of South Table Mountain with our
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get in shape for spring snow climbs and summer peak bagging!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
BMC Classroom Session 4 – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Mountaineering Lecture: Basic Mountaineering School
Mountain health/medical issues and high peak climbing
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
BMC Field Session - 3rd Rock Day – Horsetooth Reservoir Park - Larimer County
Mountaineering Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Third Rock field day
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Intermediate Snowshoe – Embryo Pond
Snowshoeing Trip
This will be an intermediate snowshoe trip to Loch Vale, Embryo Pond, Serendipity Pond, Nymph
No Prerequisites
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Mt. Margaret Trail
Hiking Trip
This is the second in a series of Ascending Hikes in Northern Colorado. Ascending hikes
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
Hiking – Greyrock Mountain TH - Greyrock Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
***This is the overflow date for those on the waitlist for the April 21st trip,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Hiking – Manitou Incline
Hiking Trip
Get in shape for spring snow climbs and summer peak bagging!
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 1, 2024
Hiking – Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Hiking Trip
Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 1, 2024
Hiking – Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Hiking Trip
Adventure hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 2, 2024
BMC Classroom Session 5 – Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Mountaineering Lecture: Basic Mountaineering School
Final Knot and BMC Written Exam
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Thu, May 2, 2024
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – Zoom Lecture
Scrambling Lecture: Rock Scrambling
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
Sat, May 4, 2024
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will review the skills from the Introduction to Self Rescue class, then move into
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 4, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Mt. Margaret Trail
Hiking Trip
This is the second in a series of Ascending Hikes in Northern Colorado. Ascending hikes
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 4, 2024
Scramble – Ute Valley Park
Scrambling Trip
This trip is for students who have recently completed the PPG BMS Basic Rock Scrambling
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 5, 2024
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - South Gateway Rock
Climbing Trip
This trip is for students who have recently completed the PPG BMS Basic Rock Scrambling
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 5, 2024
Hiking – Bridal Veil Falls and Gem Lake
Hiking Trip
Bridal Veil Falls and Gem Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 8, 2024
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites