Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses
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
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Hiking – Battle Mountain Traverse
Hiking Trip
Battle Mountain - RMNP
Difficulty: Mod B
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in North Cheyenne Canon
No Prerequisites
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sat, Aug 10, 2024
Hiking – Mystery 13'er
Hiking Trip
Mystery 13'er
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
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
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Rock Climb – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Trip
After work rock climbing in town.
No Prerequisites
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
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
New & Prospective Member Night
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure! Parking is on North Side of Bldg. PLEASE NOTE! As an attendee, PARKING IS FREE.
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
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
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
OneCMC Monthly School & Trip Leadership Call
This is a monthly call that is designed for School Directors and active CMC Leaders.
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
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
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
New & Prospective Member Night
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!
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
Mon, Sep 23, 2024
OneCMC Monthly School & Trip Leadership Call
This is a monthly call that is designed for School Directors and active CMC Leaders.
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
