Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain
Hiking Trip
This is an ~8 mile, ~2300 ft elevation gain out and back hike that gets
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Wed, Sep 27–Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Canyoneer – Desert Hiking and Canyoneering Trip - San Rafael Reef, UT
Hiking & Canyoneering Trip
Desert Hiking and Canyoneering Trip - San Rafael Reef, UT
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sat, Sep 29–30, 2023
Backpack – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Moderate trail, out and back, to the American Lakes area near Cameron Pass. Roundtrip to
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Sep 30–Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Backpack – Buffalo Pass Lakes 2-Day Backpack A short backpack on a loop trail to four lakes near Buffalo Pass near Steamboat Springs.
Backpacking Trip
Buffalo Pass Lakes 2-Day Backpack A short backpack on a loop trail to four lakes
Difficulty: A
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – State Forest State Park - American Lakes
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
The Static-Richthofen Traverse is an optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Hiking – Cathedral Pines Trail
Hiking Trip
Casual-paced 5-mile "fall colors??" loop hike in Black Forest around the Cathedral Pines neighborhood to
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Hiking – Pretty 6-mile hike along Fox Creek through forest and meadows with a 1,100' gain to Fox Creek Falls.
Hiking Trip
Pretty 6-mile hike along Fox Creek through forest and meadows with a 1,100' gain to
Difficulty: Moderate A
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Hiking – Bison Peak via Ute Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
Fall colors Bison Peak hike.
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
Mon, Oct 2, 2023
Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in Red Rocks. We will have both top rope and lead
No Prerequisites
Tue, Oct 3, 2023
Hiking – Pineridge Natural Area
Hiking Trip
This is a casual fall walk in the foothills near Fort Collins. We will talk
Difficulty: A
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 7, 2023
Hiking – Shaft House from Goose Creek Trailhead
Hiking Trip
We are going to the Shafthouse Overlook, which requires a little bit of Class 3
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
Hiking – Signal Mountain
Hiking Trip
Signal Mountain
Difficulty: Mod C
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Climb – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in Red Rocks. We will have both top rope and lead
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Hiking – Almagre Mountain
Hiking Trip
This hike will follow the Alpine Trail to the ridge of the crater with choices
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Hiking – 7 Utes Mountain Hike. Enjoy beautiful views of the Never Summer Range.
Hiking Trip
7 Utes Mountain Hike. Enjoy beautiful views of the Never Summer Range.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
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
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
Ascending Hikes – Mount Flora
Hiking Trip
Mount Flora
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Greyrock Mountain TH
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Fri, Oct 27, 2023
Hiking – Lumpy Ridge Loop - RMNP
Hiking Trip
Lumpy Ridge Loop - RMNP
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Oct 28–29, 2023
Backpack – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 28, 2023
Ascending Hikes – Forest Lakes
Hiking Trip
This is an ~8 mile, ~1800 ft elevation gain out and back hike that gets
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 29, 2023
Hiking – Lory State Park
Hiking Trip
Arthur's Rock scramble and loop hike in Lory State Park via Well Gulch, Overlook, and
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
Fri–Thu, Nov 3–16, 2023
Adventure Travel – Sacred Hidden Himalaya Valley - Nepal
Adventure Travel Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Nov 4, 2023
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Day 1 – 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
Sun, Nov 5, 2023
PPG BMS - Basic Rock Scrambling Day 2 – Garden of the Gods
Scrambling Field trip: Rock Scrambling
This course is the first course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)
Prerequisites
Wed, Nov 8, 2023
PPG - HAMS Classroom Sessions – Route-Place TBD
Mountaineering Lecture: High Altitude Mountaineering School
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Hiking – Devil's Backbone Open Space - Blue Sky TH
Hiking Trip
Beautiful 9-mile one-way hike from Blue Sky TH along the "hogback" rock formation to Devil's
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak Group, headquartered in Colorado Springs, was formed May 6, 1919. The Group offers a variety of outdoor activities, educational opportunities, and social events.