Trips

Signing Up for Trips

To see upcoming trips led by Boulder Group volunteers, view the Boulder Trips Calendar on the State’s master list.

To sign up for Boulder Group trips, register online at CMC.org. If you need to meet prerequisites to sign up for a trip, contact the leader directly. He/she does not know you or your abilities, they may ask about your experience and/or ask for references. At the leader's discretion, non-CMC members may sign up for trips, but they must sign the CMC Waiver of Liability Form. Participants must inform the leader at the time of signup of any medical condition which is relevant.

To view trips across all of the Colorado Mountain Club, view this Statewide Trips Calendar .

On all CMC Trips, observe these trail etiquette and trip guidelines:

  • Adhere to Leave No Trace.

  • Treat everyone you meet with kindness, compassion and respect.

  • Avoid sensitive, triggering or controversial topics; leave current events and politics at the trailhead.

  • Refrain from recreational drug or alcohol use on the trail (allowed on overnight trips and post-trip social events).

  • No dogs.  We love our four legged friends, but please leave your pets at home.  ADA service animals are welcome.

  • No weapons -- See the CMC Code of Conduct for more information.

  • A reminder that the Colorado Mountain Club is a nonprofit outdoors club and its trip leaders are volunteers, not professional guides.  Participants are required to be capable and prepared and should not expect to rely on trip leaders to provide instruction, gear or supplies on a trip.

Trip Participation

The following are guidelines for trip participants:

  • Pre-trip Preparation: Sign up for trips that are well within your abilities. Don't sign up for an intermediate ski tour if you're really a beginner. For your safety and enjoyment of the rest of the group, it's better to underestimate rather than overestimate your abilities.

  • Carpooling: Carpooling is recommended. Passengers customarily contribute to defray the drivers expenses. Please remember that for official purposes, CMC trips begin and end at the trailhead. Carpooling is a voluntary service offered by and accepted by trip participants as private individuals.

  • Carry the Ten Essentials: This includes map & compass for navigation, sun protection, extra clothing, illumination, first-aid supplies, fire starter, repair kit & tools, food, water and an emergency shelter. For more info, see the printed Activity Schedule.

  • Let the Leader Lead: The leader or co-leader is always the first one in the party, unless he or she has specifically stated otherwise. The rear leader should be the last. Ask permission or notify the leader if you need to take a break for any reason.

  • Speak Up: If you're feeling ill, if the trip pace is too fast, if other participants are making you uncomfortable, or any similar issues come up, tell the leader so that they can address the issue as soon as possible and help make CMC trips enjoyable for everyone. (We can’t control the weather, though.)

  • Evacuation: If you are injured or incapacitated on a trip, the leader may determine that you require evacuation and will arrange for the appropriate assistance. The CMC will not be liable for any associated costs.

  • Give Feedback: The Safety Committee, the Outings Committee, the Mountaineering School, and the Boulder Group Council welcome hearing from you about your trip experience.

  • Leaving the Group: It is not advisable to leave the group once the trip has begun. If you insist on leaving the group against the leader's advice, you may be asked to sign the roster, indicating your understanding that you are no longer part of the CMC trip and assume the risk for leaving the group.