Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
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, Jun 14, 2025
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks
Hiking Trip
A spring hike to Pancake Rocks
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
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
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
Hiking – Almagre Mountain
Hiking Trip
Hike to one peak an possibly two peaks 12,000 feet plus
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 5, 2025
Hiking – Sandbeach Lake - RMNP
Hiking Trip
This adventurous loop hike in Rocky Mountain National Park begins on-trail to the serene Sandbeach
Difficulty: Challenging - off-trail
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1
Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2
Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon 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
Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Hiking – James Peak Wilderness Area
Hiking Trip
Exploratory 13er hike: Bancroft & Parry Peak - Colorado Springs Group members only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing
A one hour Zoom class reviewing rock scrambling fundamentals, gear, and hazards.
Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
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
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
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, Aug 23, 2025
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 24, 2025
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, Sep 15, 2025
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 20, 2025
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Field day for the PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
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