Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Trailblazers - Trivia Night at Old 121 Brewhouse
Come join the Trailblazers for trivia night!
Fri–Sun, Jan 23–25, 2026
Climb – Lake City Ice Park
Climbing Trip
We will Ice Climb at Lake City ice park, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning at North
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene
Snowshoeing Trip
This intermediate snowshoe hike to Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass
Snowshoeing Field trip: Intro to Snowshoeing
This is the one day field session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – St Mary's Glacier
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Introduction to roped travel
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - The Joys and Wonders of Winter Backpacking
Wayne Howell is a trip leader and instructor across several CMC schools—most notably Winter Camping School—and is always eager to help others get excited about embracing the thrill, rewards, and adventure of exploring Colorado’s outdoors. Join Wayne and learn everything you want to know about winter backpacking. This event is for BPX members.
Tue, Jan 27, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass
Snowshoeing Trip
This out-and-back snowshoe hike begins with a steady ascent along the first mile of Jones
No Prerequisites
Tue, Feb 3, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Classroom – COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT #18 COMMUNITY ROOM
Climbing Lecture: Basic Ice Climbing
This classroom session will cover the basics of ice climbing.
No Prerequisites
Thu, Feb 5, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes
Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~7 mile and ~2000 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike
No Prerequisites
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
AIARE L1 - Classroom – Colorado Mountain Club Basecamp
Avalanche Education Lecture: AIARE L1
Students will spend a class day participating in lectures, case studies, and a class exercise
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
AIARE L1 - Field Day 1 – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. Your day will focus on avalanche rescue,
No Prerequisites
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
PPG - HAMS Field Sessions – Lake City Ice Park
Mountaineering Field trip: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Ice Climbing Skills with emphasis on mountaineering.
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon
Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Hiking Trip
Challenging winter hike to Barr Camp, half way up the trail to Pikes Peak. Snowpacked
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
AIARE L1 - Field Day 2 – Berthoud Pass
Avalanche Education Field trip: AIARE L1
Expect an eight hour day in the snow. This is your Team's day to lead
No Prerequisites
Mon, Feb 9, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the east side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
No Prerequisites
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle
Snowshoeing Trip
Embark on an advanced snowshoe adventure from the Brainard Lake Winter Parking Lot to Lake
No Prerequisites
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
Hiking – Aiken Canyon Trail
Hiking Trip
A moderate to easy (depending on conditions) amble through the Nature Conservancy's preserve south of
No Prerequisites