Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After-Work Rock Climb in Colorado Spring's Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Must have earned the
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Unleash the Power of your inReach Mini2
Did you know your inReach Mini2 could do that? Learn how to use your device like a pro and enhance the safety for yourself and your companions.
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Hiking – James Peak Wilderness Area
Hiking Trip
Exploratory 13er hike: Bancroft & Parry Peak - Colorado Springs Group members only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Jul 27, 2025
Hiking – Stormy Peaks-1943 B-17 Crash Site
Hiking Trip
The out-n-back discovery hike to the B-17 crash site near Stormy Peaks begins at Pingree
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in Colorado Springs, either Red Rocks, the Garden or Cheyenne Canon.
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
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
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Hiking – Section 16 Trailhead - Palmer Loop
Hiking Trip
Loop (Dog Friendly); Let's get some exercise and hike the newly developed loop. Dogs can
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After-Work Rock Climb in Colorado Spring's Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Must have earned the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Hiking – Catamount Ranch - Raspberry Mountain Loop
Hiking Trip
Raspberry Mountain loop, via the Elder-Fehn trail.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 3, 2025
Rock Climb – Badger Mountain
Climbing Trip
Crag Climb at Badger Mountain's (Badger Flats) Valley of the Chicken's Chicken Rock. Various climbing:
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 4, 2025
Hiking – Lake Xanadu
Hiking Trip
This is an out-and-back hike to Lake Xanadu in the Indian Peaks Wilderness offering a
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
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, Aug 9, 2025
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock
Climbing Trip
Open to PPG WTS - Basic Alpine Climbing students only.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
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
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel
Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to the Wichita State plane crash site near Silver Plume, Colorado, follows
Difficulty: Difficult, off-trail
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
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