Upcoming Pikes Peak Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2
Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – Staunton State 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
8 participants
Registration closes Jun 26
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Wed, Jul 15, 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 Intermediate Self Rescue - 2026
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 - Sun, Jul 26, 2026

ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue

This class reviews and expands upon self-rescue skills taught in the ARC Pro Basic Self

Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens May 25
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1
Sat, Jul 25, 2026

ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – Castlewood Canyon State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue
We will review the skills from the Basic Self Rescue class, then move into learning
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens May 25
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing - 2026 - Session B
Wed, Jul 29, 2026 - Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Basic Alpine Climbing

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

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens May 31
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG Basic Rock Scrambling Zoom Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Jul 29, 2026

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
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jul 27
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park
Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Basic Alpine Climb – Ute Valley Park

Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Course
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 19
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Aug 5, 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 Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking - 2026 - Session B
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 - Wed, Aug 12, 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 Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Sat, Aug 8, 2026

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

Climbing Trip
Field trip for members registered for the PPG BMS - Basic Alpine Climbing course. Trip
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Pikes Peak
Britt Jones
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Jun 7
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead
Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 2026

Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead

Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Aug 4
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, Aug 22, 2026

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
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing - 2026
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026

ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing

This class will teach you how to safely lead sport climbing routes, including setting up

Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, Aug 23, 2026

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
10 participants
Registration opens Jun 8
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Sep 14, 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
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 19; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals - 2026 - Session C
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 - Sat, Sep 19, 2026

PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals

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

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration opens Jul 19
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 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
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 19; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 1 – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice advanced self-rescue skills at an outdoor crag.
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue - 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue

This class expands on the self-rescue skills taught in the Intermediate Self-Rescue class by teaching

Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue
We will continue learning advanced rescue skills and spend time practicing rescue scenarios on a
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Mon, Sep 28, 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 Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation - 2026 - Session B
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Land Navigation

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

Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Jul 27
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Wed, Sep 30, 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 Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Sat, Oct 3, 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 Jul 27; Instructor registration open now
Pikes Peak
Joseph Preiss
Wilderness First Aid - Colo Springs - Oct 24-25, 2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Aid

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine, teaches students the

No Prerequisites
24 participants
Registration closes Oct 18
CMC State
Ashley Kramer