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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
PPG Annual Dinner
Save the date for the PPG's annual dinner to celebrate a year of outdoor adventuring, welcome new council members, recognize volunteers, and enjoy food and drink.
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Volunteer Leadership – Spruce Mountain Trail
Volunteer Leadership Trip
Trip Leader School (TLS). Participate in a scenario session with fellow TLS Students to learn
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Scenario Session – Spruce Mountain Trail
Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School
Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader Students to learn practical application of
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites