Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Wed, Aug 5, 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
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 - Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 8, 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
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
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, Aug 12, 2026 - Wed, Aug 19, 2026
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in
Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 15, 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
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
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 22, 2026
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, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
This class will teach you how to safely lead sport climbing routes, including setting up
Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23, 2026
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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