Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Thu, May 22, 2025
Hiking – Deer Creek Canyon Park - Plymouth Mountain
Hiking Trip
After work hike for Trailblazer Section (21-40s) to Plymouth Mountain. Sign up priority is for
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sat, May 23–24, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Backpacking Trip
A campsite near Morrison Creek in Pike National Forest provides an ideal location for a
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 24, 2025
Hiking – Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Hiking Trip
Hike to the old 1957 T-33 military plane crash site.
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 24, 2025
Family – Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Family Trip
This will be a Pikes Peak Group celebration of our 106 Anniversary of becoming the
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 24, 2025
Pikes Peak Group Picnic and Celebration of 106 years.
The PPG became part of the CMC in May of 1919. This will be an opportunity to gather with members, make new friends, share your adventures and trip planning experiences and more.
Sun, May 25, 2025
Hiking – Greenhorn Mountain - Apache Falls
Hiking Trip
APACHE FALLS hike. This is a demanding hike, 11 miles with 2,969 ft of elevation
Difficulty: varies, Challenging due to elevation gain & pace
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, May 27, 2025
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing at Bear Creek in Cheyenne Canon. We will start hiking up
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 29, 2025
PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Field trip: PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate
Prerequisites
Thu, May 29, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Introduction to Backpacking
New to backpacking in Colorado or looking to refresh your knowledge? Join CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and the Backpacking School who are co-hosting this virtual event. Open to all CMC Members.
Fri, May 30, 2025
Crack Climbing Clinic – North Table Mountain
Climbing Clinic
We will discuss and practice basic crack-climbing techniques at a climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 31, 2025
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jun 2, 2025
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
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Hiking – Sheep Mountain
Hiking Trip
Starting from the North Fork Trailhead, this off-trail hike to Sheep Mountain in Pike National
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
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
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking
Karl Ford is one of a very select group who has completed all three legs of the Triple Crown of backpacking (AT, PCT, and CDT), about 8,000 miles combined. He is also a WTS Master Instructor. Join Karl to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. This event is for BPX members AND trip leaders!
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
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