Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, Gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning, Trail Courtesy, What to Do When Things Go Wrong, Group Dynamics, and Safety.
Contacts
Joseph Preiss
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 12 (12 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike is for students of the Pikes Peak Group's Wilderness Fundamentals course
A casual 5.5-mile fun and informative hike to review:
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-When things go wrong
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
Details will be provided by the course leader approximately a week before the course starts and finalized during the course classroom/Zoom session.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Daypack
- 10 Essentials
- Student Exam
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions
Trip Reports