Front Range Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, Jul 8, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake TH - Little Pawnee Peak
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course.
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 10, 2023
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is the 1st of 2 online class session for students enrolled in the PPG's
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Hiking – 4th of July TH to Diamond Lake
Hiking Trip
Diamond Lakes - From Buckingham/Fourth of July Campground, hike on trail to lower Diamond Lake,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 17, 2023
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is the 2nd of 2 online class session for students enrolled in the PPG's
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Arrowhead via South Ramp
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Arrowhead via South Ramp
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Ascending Hikes – East Portal TH - Heart Lake
Hiking Trip
This hike along the South Boulder Creek Trail will take us to two alpine lakes:
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Adventure Travel & Climbing Lecture: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Hiking – Blue Bird Lake, Wild Basin RMNP
Hiking Trip
Blue Bird Lake, Wild Basin RMNP
Difficulty: Easy C
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – Mount Meeker
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. Rain date is Sunday, July
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jul 22–23, 2023
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 2 – We will review the multipitch concepts learned on day one, learn how to climb with a team of 3, then practice skills by climbing real mutipitch climbing routes with instructor supervision and evaluation.
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, Aug 5, 2023
Hiking – Table Iron and Iron Mountain
Hiking Trip
A one way off trail hike starting at Cameron Pass, climbing up to Table Iron
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
Hiking – Mt Chapin, Mt Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mtn (CCY hike)
Hiking Trip
Mt Chapin, Mt Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mtn (CCY hike)
Difficulty: Mod C
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
Hiking – Lion Lakes 1,2, and Snowbank Wild Basin, RMNP
Hiking Trip
Lion Lakes 1,2, and Snowbank Wild Basin, RMNP
Difficulty: Mod C
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to Backpacking
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Hiking – American Lakes
Photography, Biking & Hiking Trip
We will bike on the Michigan Ditch Trail from CO 14 at Cameron Pass for
Difficulty: Easy C
No Prerequisites
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is the 2nd of 2 online class sessions for students enrolled in the PPG's
No Prerequisites
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
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
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Hiking – Navigation Practice - Corral Creek TH
Hiking Trip
Navigation Practice - Corral Creek TH
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 26–27, 2023
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Horn Fork Basin Trail
Backpacking Trip
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sun, Aug 27, 2023
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
Sat–Sun, Sep 2– 3, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – State Forest State Park
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. From West Branch Trailhead on
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – RMNP Glacier Gorge TH - Pagoda Mountain
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Pagoda Mountain
No Prerequisites
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Wilderness Fundamentals Class – Zoom Lecture
Exploring Nature, Environmental Awareness & Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course, 6:00-9:00pm
Difficulty: Lecture
No Prerequisites
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Sat, Oct 7, 2023
Hiking – Shaft House from Goose Creek Trailhead
Hiking Trip
We are going to the Shafthouse Overlook, which requires a little bit of Class 3
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
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
Sat–Sun, Oct 28–29, 2023
Backpack – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Thu, Nov 3–16, 2023
Adventure Travel – Sacred Hidden Himalaya Valley - Nepal
Adventure Travel Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required