Pikes Peak
About us
Trips are scheduled each month throughout the year. Guided by experienced leaders, these trips are designed to accommodate all age and skill levels. Activities include hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, cross-country and downhill skiing, cycling, and many other outdoor activities in which members are interested.
Are You ready to become a CMC Trip Leader?? Pick the trips you want to lead, the time you want to lead them, share the experience with others, make new friends, and help promote fun and safe enjoyment of the Colorado Outdoors. What could be better? lEARN MORE:
PIKES PEAK TRIP LEADER RESOURCES
The group provides a wide range of training and educational opportunities:
Wilderness Trekking School (WTS):
Comprised of three courses:
WTS – Wilderness Fundamentals
WTS – Basic Land Navigation
WTS – Basic Backpacking
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL (BMS):
Comprised of four courses:
BMS – Basic Rock Scrambling
BMS – Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing
BMS – Basic Ice Climbing
BMS – Advanced Snow Climbing
HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL (HAMS)
Designed to prepare mountaineers to go beyond the 14ers – higher altitudes, glacier travel, international trips
advanced rock climbing program (ARCPro)
The Pikes Peak Group Advanced Rock-Climbing Program, or ARC Pro for short, is an educational program aimed at climbers who have learned the basics of outdoor rock climbing and are looking to expand their climbing knowledge into new areas.
Other offerings
We also offer additional clinics teaching scrambling, mountain biking, avalanche awareness, winter wilderness survival, snowshoeing, Nordic and backcountry skiing, wilderness first aid… and more!
Volunteer
Conservation and preservation of our natural resources and scenery are a high priority, and many activities are scheduled in which to volunteer your help.
Social gatherings
Events may feature speakers presenting regional activities, local history, and trips to exotic places. Other events include meeting up "just for fun", a summer celebration, and an annual meeting in November.