All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Hiking – St. Elmo to Poplar Gulch Trail
Hiking Trip
From St. Elmo via Poplar Gulch trail and then ascend to saddle and return
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 23, 2027
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 26, 2027
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Hiking Trip
Plan on going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 3.2 miles -Moderate incline with some light
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 27, 2027
Hiking – The Crags Trail
Hiking Trip
Starting at Crags parking lot and ascending to 13,110' rim of Devil's playground. It will
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 17, 2027
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 - Sun, Jul 18, 2027
ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
Students will learn techniques applicable to climbing multipitch routes, including preparation, anchors, belaying, cleaning gear,
Prerequisites
Sun, Jul 18, 2027
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 7, 2027
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will review the skills from the Basic Self Rescue class, then move into learning
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 7, 2027 - Sun, Aug 8, 2027
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
This class reviews and expands upon self-rescue skills taught in the ARC Pro Basic Self
Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 8, 2027
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 2 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will continue learning new rescue skills then practice solving rescue scenarios on climbing routes.
No Prerequisites
Thu, Aug 19, 2027
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Thu, Aug 19, 2027 - Wed, Aug 25, 2027
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in
Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 25, 2027
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Wed, Sep 8, 2027
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
Wed, Sep 8, 2027 - Sat, Sep 11, 2027
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
The Wilderness Fundamentals class is an introduction of important skills and back country knowledge to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 11, 2027
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
Wed, Sep 15, 2027 - Sat, Sep 18, 2027
Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Wed, Sep 15, 2027
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
Sat, Sep 18, 2027 - Sun, Sep 19, 2027
ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
This class expands on the self-rescue skills taught in the Intermediate Self-Rescue class by teaching
Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 18, 2027
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon 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
Sat, Sep 18, 2027
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day – Ute Valley Park
Scrambling Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Sun, Sep 19, 2027
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2 – Castlewood Canyon 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
Sat, Oct 2, 2027
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 2, 2027 - Sun, Oct 3, 2027
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
This class will teach you how to safely lead sport climbing routes, including setting up
Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 2, 2027
Hiking – Bison Peak via Ute Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
9.5 miles RT Base of Bison Peak... 12 - 14 Miles RT to top of
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 2, 2027
Hiking – Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Hiking Trip
Meet at 8:30 at Red Rocks Safeway
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 3, 2027
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 9, 2027 - Sun, Oct 10, 2027
Wilderness First Aid
This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course introduces students to the knowledge and practical skills
No Prerequisites