Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space

Hiking Trip
Planned as a hike of the north slope of the Catamount open space.
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Sep 3
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
5 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jul 27
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing - 2026 - Session B
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 - Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Basic Alpine Climbing

This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)

Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 19
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Sep 6
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE visits the historic Boston Mine site in the upper
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park

Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Course
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 19
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant
Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE follows the historic route to the abandoned Skaguay Power
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 13
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Sep 14, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture

Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 19; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals - 2026 - Session C
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 - Sat, Sep 19, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals

The Wilderness Fundamentals class is an introduction of important skills and back country knowledge to

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Jul 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!
REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail

Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 19; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock

Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Trip
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
A 3-day, 2-night out-and-back backpack from La Poudre Pass Trailhead follows the Grand Ditch Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 14
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice advanced self-rescue skills at an outdoor crag.
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue - 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue

This class expands on the self-rescue skills taught in the Intermediate Self-Rescue class by teaching

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
We will continue learning advanced rescue skills and spend time practicing rescue scenarios on a
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Sep 28, 2026

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
12 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation - 2026 - Session B
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Land Navigation

This course is the second course in the Pikes Peak Group's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS)

Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Jul 27
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Sep 30, 2026

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
12 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Oct 3, 2026

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
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

2026 Leadership Summit

Our annual Leadership Summit is an opportunity for CMC Leaders to come together for a day of learning, exploring, and fun!

2026 Leadership Summit
Highlands Camp and Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Wilderness First Responder - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Responder

LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Wilderness First Aid - Colo Springs - Oct 24-25, 2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
24 participants
Registration closes Oct 18
CMC State
Ashley Kramer