Pikes Peak Group Events & Activities
This collection will display upcoming events and activities for the Pikes Peak Group
Tue, May 12, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 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, May 16, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 30, 2026
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
Mon, Jun 1, 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
Wed, Jun 3, 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, Jun 6, 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
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 24, 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–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026
Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness limited to
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will review the skills from the Basic Self Rescue class, then move into learning
No Prerequisites