Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
![PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/ppg-wts-intro-to-backpacking-pikes-peak/activity-templates/ppg-wts-intro-to-backpacking-class-session/@@images/ca710e9e-8023-4625-8962-1a5cf7362be0.png)
Mon, Jul 29, 2024
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
![Hiking – Battle Mountain Traverse Hiking – Battle Mountain Traverse](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/hiking-2013-battle-mountain-traverse-1/@@images/7daaeda2-446a-43fa-a105-9f284b9a41c5.jpeg)
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Hiking – Battle Mountain Traverse
Hiking Trip
Battle Mountain - RMNP
Difficulty: Mod B
No Prerequisites
![North Cheyenne Canyon Park North Cheyenne Canyon Park](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/north-cheyenne-canyon/@@images/f2b5aac3-0ff3-4742-9a0b-f1cfec126d01.jpeg)
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in North Cheyenne Canon
No Prerequisites
![PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – Zoom Lecture PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – Zoom Lecture](https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/rock-scrambling/activities/ppg-basic-rock-scrambling-zoom-class-2013-zoom-lecture-1/@@images/86ec7e8e-d984-48b9-8448-05db88d44620.jpeg)
Thu, Aug 1, 2024
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – Zoom Lecture
Scrambling Lecture: Rock Scrambling
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
![Hiking – Spectacular scenery on this hike to 3 subalpine lakes in RMNP, Emerald, Dream, and Nymph Lakes (3.6 mile out-and-back, 700' gain) Hiking – Spectacular scenery on this hike to 3 subalpine lakes in RMNP, Emerald, Dream, and Nymph Lakes (3.6 mile out-and-back, 700' gain)](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/hiking-2013-spectacular-scenery-on-this-hike-to-3-subalpine-lakes-in-rmnp-emerald-dream-and-nymph-lakes-3-6-mile-out-and-back-700-gain/@@images/8acafaaa-01ba-4e56-9678-37ba68c42b33.jpeg)
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
Hiking – Spectacular scenery on this hike to 3 subalpine lakes in RMNP, Emerald, Dream, and Nymph Lakes (3.6 mile out-and-back, 700' gain)
Hiking Trip
Spectacular scenery on this hike to 3 subalpine lakes in RMNP, Emerald, Dream, and Nymph
Difficulty: Moderate A
No Prerequisites
![PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/rock-scrambling/activity-template/ppg-bms-basic-rock-scrambling-day-1/@@images/348f7330-2344-4918-8e66-0f1f629463d3.jpeg)
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Field Day – Ute Valley Park
Scrambling Field trip: Rock Scrambling
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
![PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/ppg-wts-intro-to-backpacking-pikes-peak/activity-templates/ppg-wts-intro-to-backpacking-class-session/@@images/ca710e9e-8023-4625-8962-1a5cf7362be0.png)
Mon, Aug 5, 2024
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
![Spruce Mountain Trail Spruce Mountain Trail](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/spruce-mountain-open-space/@@images/0ec7b3dd-26ec-4a22-b847-f8a302488e7b.jpeg)
Mon, Aug 5, 2024
Octo Hike – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
![Hiking – Bard Creek Trail Hiking – Bard Creek Trail](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/hiking-2013-bard-creek-trail/@@images/c68e7f4d-6d3c-4c80-b79e-3f10d2f92ca1.jpeg)
Thu, Aug 8, 2024
Hiking – Bard Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
This scenic point-to-point hike along the Watrous Gulch and Bard Creek Trails offers a mix
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
![BPX Trip – 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH BPX Trip – 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/bpx-trip-2013-2-day-macey-lakes-from-horn-creek-th/@@images/cc75cba5-74be-416d-a627-8edd1fa090ea.jpeg)
Sat–Sun, Aug 10–11, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
Hikers on this BPX trip will find great camping, waterfalls, and a collection of lakes
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
![North Cottonwood Trailhead North Cottonwood Trailhead](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/north-cottonwood-trailhead/@@images/e5b4beea-1103-4f69-b927-908a1af3cc64.jpeg)
Sat–Sun, Aug 10–11, 2024
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
![Hiking – Mystery 13'er Hiking – Mystery 13'er](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/hiking-2013-mystery-13er/@@images/5a2fe1a0-1b9a-4dca-af1b-24efde84ff1d.jpeg)
Sat, Aug 10, 2024
Hiking – Mystery 13'er
Hiking Trip
Mystery 13'er
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
![Paines Mountain Paines Mountain](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/paines-mountain/@@images/24ed721e-39a5-4d18-9e74-cc26c98f026f.jpeg)
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
Hiking – Paines Mtn from Guanella Pass Road
Hiking Trip
This off-trail hike to Paines Mountain starting from Guanella Pass Road takes adventurers through a
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
![North Cheyenne Canyon Park North Cheyenne Canyon Park](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/north-cheyenne-canyon/@@images/f2b5aac3-0ff3-4742-9a0b-f1cfec126d01.jpeg)
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in town.
No Prerequisites
![Ascending Hikes – Silver Dollar Lake - Silver Dollar Lake and Murray Lake Trail Ascending Hikes – Silver Dollar Lake - Silver Dollar Lake and Murray Lake Trail](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/find-trips/ascending-hikes-2013-silver-dollar-lake-silver-dollar-lake-and-murray-lake-trail/@@images/d00c0e9f-fbd5-4b4e-bdf3-a0d7509243f1.jpeg)
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Ascending Hikes – Silver Dollar Lake - Silver Dollar Lake and Murray Lake Trail
Hiking Trip
A ~ 5 mile hike to Silver Dollar Lake and Murry Reservoir in the Arapaho
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024
Octo Hike – West Magnolia Loop
Hiking Trip
West Magnolia Loop near Nederland
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
![Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/tcs-rock-rescue-level-2-session-b-pikes-peak/activity-templates/sport-lead-climbing-field-day/@@images/67aa9d13-dc16-43a3-aa2d-17da0b6d10d5.jpeg)
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
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
![Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/tcs-rock-rescue-level-2-session-b-pikes-peak/activity-templates/sport-lead-climbing-field-day-2/@@images/4935e4f3-0a4e-42d3-a34b-7267fb4b30c3.jpeg)
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
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
![Caribou Ranch Open Space Caribou Ranch Open Space](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/caribou-ranch-open-space/@@images/f6f3e8d8-31dc-4a76-a0d5-531bdedabe30.jpeg)
Thu, Sep 5, 2024
Octo Hike – Caribou Ranch Open Space - Caribou Ranch Trail
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
![3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/bpx-3-day-wheeler-geologic-area-halfmoon-pass-from-south-fork-saguache-th/@@images/880da9d5-1058-42d9-810b-48fe9d43b994.jpeg)
Fri–Sun, Sep 6– 8, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking in La Garita Wilderness offers unparalleled opportunities for solitude and immersion in pristine alpine
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
![PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/ppg-wts-wilderness-fundamentals-pikes-peak/activity-templates/wilderness-fundamentals-class/@@images/680ef6ae-68e4-4f09-9462-6b189086f79f.png)
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
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
![White Ranch Park White Ranch Park](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/white-ranch-park/@@images/841df02c-2ca3-4ff1-8897-242f863e3bae.jpeg)
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Octo Hike – White Ranch Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
![PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/ppg-wts-wilderness-fundamentals-pikes-peak/activity-templates/wts-wilderness-fundamentals-field-day/@@images/634846d2-f761-4781-819f-bc497a03bd55.png)
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
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,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
![Elk Meadow Park Elk Meadow Park](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/elk-meadow-park/@@images/64457b9d-23cc-47c9-8b4f-fd49164a646d.jpeg)
Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Octo Hike – Elk Meadow Park
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
![PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture](https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/basic-mountaineering-school-land-navigation/activities/ppg-wts-basic-land-navigation-classroom-sessions-2013-cmc-zoom-lecture-2/@@images/bc05b575-ab1e-4439-9290-5ef2fed8711d.jpeg)
Wed, Oct 9, 2024
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
![Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day Two Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day Two](/Plone/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/ppg-arcpro-introduction-to-self-rescue-class-pikes-peak/activity-templates/intro-to-self-rescue-field-day-two/@@images/ce9c6fea-eed6-42f6-8131-a03bdef7b773.jpeg)
Sun, Oct 13, 2024
Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day Two – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue
We will review the self-rescue skills covered on day one and give students time to
No Prerequisites
![PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture](https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/pikes-peak/course-templates/basic-mountaineering-school-land-navigation/activities/ppg-wts-basic-land-navigation-classroom-sessions-2013-cmc-zoom-lecture-3/@@images/172ec0e2-6d30-49de-af3a-2451f0ace241.jpeg)
Wed, Oct 16, 2024
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
![North Table Mountain North Table Mountain](https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/routes-places/north-table-mountain/@@images/08d56d91-d9b9-4f1a-9206-7e62e2da79a1.jpeg)
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Octo Hike – North Table Mountain
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites