Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Wed, Sep 9, 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, Sep 9, 2026 - Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Basic Alpine Climbing
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE visits the historic Boston Mine site in the upper
No Prerequisites
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Rock Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After Work Rock Climb, in Colorado Springs, meet at 4:30pm or after -- Must have
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 12, 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
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant
Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE follows the historic route to the abandoned Skaguay Power
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
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!
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 19, 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
Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
Backpacking Trip
A 3-day, 2-night out-and-back backpack from La Poudre Pass Trailhead follows the Grand Ditch Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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