Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, May 2, 2026

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
We will review and practice trad gear placement and anchor building, then move into leading
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Apr 30
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing - 2026
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026

ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing

This class will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to start leading single-pitch

No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Apr 28
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, May 3, 2026

Trad Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – North Table Mountain

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Traditional Lead Climbing
Continued practice doing mock trad leads and learning/practicing improvised aid climbing.
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes May 1
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Tue, May 5, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
23 participants
Registration opens Mar 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing - 2026
Tue, May 5, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026

Rock Climbing

This course is the second course in the Pikes Peak Group's Basic Mountaineering School (BMS)

Prerequisites
20 participants
Registration opens Mar 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Thu, May 7, 2026

CANCELED - CMC Backpacking Section, (BPX), 7th Annual Member Summit

BPX is hosting 'Tents & Tastes' on June 6 instead of this event! Join us to discover the 2026 trips your BPX Section Committee & BPX Trip Leaders are putting on the calendar! Unfortunately, no guests are permitted to attend.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
Fri, May 8, 2026

CMC Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Join us for an evening to recognize the excellence and dedication of CMC's volunteers.

CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Sat, May 9, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock

Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Apr 20
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals - 2026 - Session B
Mon, May 11, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals

The Wilderness Fundamentals class is an introduction of important skills and back country knowledge to

No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes May 4
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, May 11, 2026

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
11 participants
Registration closes May 4
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Tue, May 12, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
23 participants
Registration opens Mar 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School
Thu, May 14, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church

Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Mar 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, May 16, 2026

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,
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes May 4
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day
Sat, May 16, 2026

PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing

Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Mar 14
Pikes Peak
Sara Gordon
Wed, May 20, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
ARC Pro Basic Anchors - 2026
Sat, May 30, 2026

ARC Pro Basic Anchors

Students will learn climbing anchor fundamentals that can be applied to rock, snow and ice

Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Mar 30
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day
Sat, May 30, 2026

ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Mar 30
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Jun 1, 2026

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
12 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 29; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation - 2026 - Session A
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 - Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Land Navigation

This course is the second course in the Pikes Peak Group's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS)

Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens Mar 29
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 3, 2026

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
12 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 29; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

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
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Mar 29; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) - 'Tents and Tastes'

Camp Smarter - Eat Better. Explore the 'Tour of Tents' by BPX Members and enjoy an 'Elevate your Meals Workshop' by Chef Corso. BPX Members & BPX Trip Leaders only.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue - 2026
Sat, Jun 13, 2026

ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue

This course serves as an introduction to self-rescue skills that can be applied in various

Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Apr 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

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
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking - 2026 - Session A
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 - Wed, Jun 24, 2026

PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking

The PPG WTS - Introduction to Backpacking Course is the third and final course in

Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jun 24, 2026

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
12 participants
Registration opens Apr 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead
Sat–Sun, Jun 27–28, 2026

Backpack – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead

Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) along the Wigwam Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness limited to
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1
Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Apr 6
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts - 2026
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026

ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts

Students will learn techniques applicable to climbing multipitch routes, including preparation, anchors, belaying, cleaning gear,

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Apr 6
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime