Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the west side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closed Feb 11
Bobcats Section
Ed Cotgageorge
Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop
Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Leland Creek, Fool Creek, King Creek Loop

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll snowshoe a loop around the west side of the Fraser Experimental Forest sampling the
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Feb 12
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day
Fri–Mon, Feb 14–17, 2025

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall. ***NOTE: THIS
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closed Feb 12
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
Basic Alpine Climb – Lake City Ice Park
Fri–Mon, Feb 14–17, 2025

Basic Alpine Climb – Lake City Ice Park

Climbing Trip
Ice climbing trip to Lake City, CO Ice Park. Registration priority goes recent graduates of
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closed Feb 12
Pikes Peak
Ed Anderson
AIARE AR C2 February 15, 2025
Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Avalanche Rescue

No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closed Feb 11
Denver
Uwe Sartori
Hiking – The Crags Trail
Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Hiking – The Crags Trail

Hiking Trip
Winter hike on the Crags trail.
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 13
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls
Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls

Hiking Trip
We'll start from the Upper Parking Lot above Helen Hunt Falls and hike to St
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Feb 14
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
Lincoln Falls
Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Climb – Lincoln Falls

Climbing Trip
Ice climbing trip at Lincoln Falls on Mt. Lincoln. Awesome opportunity to get out on
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Feb 15
Pikes Peak
Joseph Petsche
Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes
Mon, Feb 17, 2025

Advanced Snowshoe – East Portal TH - Forest Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
A ~8 mile, ~1800 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike that gets us
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 16
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
DAS L1 C4: February 18-20, 2025
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 - Thu, Feb 20, 2025

AIARE Level 1

No Prerequisites
0 participants
Canceled
Denver
Uwe Sartori
Intermediate Snowshoe – Montgomery Pass
Tue, Feb 18, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Montgomery Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~5 mile snowshoe hike to Montgomery Pass and along either the north
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 16
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Intermediate Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail
Wed, Feb 19, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Blue Lake TH - Blue Lake Trail

Snowshoeing Trip
This is an ~10 mile snowshoe hike to Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness. The
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 17
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Wed, Feb 19, 2025

CMC Virtual Fireside Chat: Basecamp Updates

We are hosting another discussion about the our building and what to expect as we move into 2025.

Virtual Meeting
15605 West 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle
Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lake Isabelle

Snowshoeing Trip
Embark on an advanced snowshoe adventure from the Brainard Lake Winter Parking Lot to Lake
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 18
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Trailblazers - Trivia Night at Old 121 Brewhouse

Come join the Trailblazers for trivia night!

Old 121 Brewhouse
1057 S. Wadsworth Blvd #60, Lakewood, CO
DAS L1 C4: February 21-23, 2025
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 - Sun, Feb 23, 2025

AIARE Level 1

No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 17
Denver
Uwe Sartori
Hiking – Old Monarch Pass
Sat, Feb 22, 2025

Hiking – Old Monarch Pass

Snowshoeing & Ski Mountaineering Trip
I'm offering this as a ski or snowshoe trip on Old Monarch Pass.
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Feb 20
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Sat, Feb 22, 2025

New & Prospective Member Hike – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Hiking Trip
Come out for a 3 mile hike and learn about all the things the Pikes
Difficulty: Beginner
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 13
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Advanced Snowshoe – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP

Snowshoeing Trip
We'll hike to Sandbeach Lake in RMNP, starting from the trailhead at the Wild Basin
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
11 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Feb 23
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Adventure Travel Leaders' meeting

An informational meeting for AT leaders to update them on our international trip insurance and start planning trips again!

Zoom meeting
Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes
Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Advanced Snowshoe – Crater Lakes

Snowshoeing Trip
A ~7 mile and ~2000 ft elevation gain out and back snowshoe hike to Crater
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby
Registration closes Feb 25
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Sun, Mar 2, 2025

Hiking – Barr Camp via Barr Trail

Hiking Trip
Challenging 12.5-miler with lunch at Barr Camp
Difficulty: Challenging due to elevation gain & pace
No Prerequisites
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 28
Pikes Peak
Andy Lyon
PPG AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course - 2025
Sun, Mar 2, 2025

PPG AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 28
Pikes Peak
PPG Winter Wilderness Survival - 2025
Wed, Mar 5, 2025 - Sun, Mar 9, 2025

Winter Wilderness Survival

No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Feb 23
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
TCS Alpine Climbing School  TEAM TRACK - CMC Denver - 2025
Wed, Mar 5, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

TCS Alpine Climbing School TEAM TRACK

No Prerequisites
44 participants
Registration closes Feb 21
Denver
Sheryl Lampert
Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass
Fri, Mar 7, 2025

Intermediate Snowshoe – Jones Pass

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-and-back snowshoe hike begins with a steady ascent along the first mile of Jones
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Mar 6
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
NOCO AIARE AR C1 MARCH 8, 2025
Sat, Mar 8, 2025

Avalanche Rescue

No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Mar 4
Denver
Uwe Sartori
Trip Leader School Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, Mar 8, 2025

Trip Leader School Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School (TLS)
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Feb 21
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Hiking – Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Sat, Mar 8, 2025

Hiking – Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Hiking Trip
A fun visit to the Florissant Fossil beds.
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Mar 6
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
AIARE AR_C3, March 9, 2025
Sun, Mar 9, 2025

Avalanche Rescue

No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Mar 5
Denver
Uwe Sartori