Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, Gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning, Trail Courtesy, What to Do When Things Go Wrong, Group Dynamics, and Safety.
Contacts
Joseph Preiss
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 11, 2027
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 12 (12 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Thu, Jul 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM
- Sat, Aug 28, 2027 at 11:55 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike is for students of the Pikes Peak Group's Wilderness Fundamentals course
A casual 5.5-mile fun and informative hike to review:
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-When things go wrong
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
Details for meeting place and time will be provided to registered students approximately a week before the class starts.
Roster
Route/Place
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Daypack
- 10 Essentials
- Student Exam
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions
Trip Reports