About us
This group is for anyone in Colorado Springs — or beyond — who wants to get out and climb Colorado’s incredible mountains, from local training hikes to big 14er summits.
While most adventures will start from Colorado Springs, members from all areas are welcome! We’ll coordinate carpools and pickups along the way to keep the community vibe alive and make it easier for everyone to join.
If you have a love for climbing Colorado’s 14er and 13er peaks — or just want to build friendships while chasing new heights — you’ll fit right in here.
Since moving here, I’ve bagged 10 different 14ers in just 9 months, often solo. Now I’m looking for a #trailfamily as I step into more challenging peaks and routes.
We’re not guides or pros — just friends who enjoy the outdoors, fitness, and the challenge of pushing ourselves on the trail. Whether you’re new to 14ers or already working through your list, you’ll find people here who want to share the adventure.
What to Expect:
Local training hikes (Incline, Barr Trail, Cheyenne Cañon, Blodgett OS, etc.), sometimes teaming up with other groups for social conditioning hikes.
Weekend 14er climbs in the Front Range, Sawatch, Sangres, and beyond.
Carpooling, gear sharing, and safety-first planning to cut costs and watch out for each other.
Social “campfire” 🔥 hangouts when we camp at trailheads or after big hikes — swapping stories, sharing food, and recovering together. 🍻
Upcoming events
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Mt. Princeton
Safeway, 3275 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, USHike Mt Princeton. Heres the AT beta:
Mount Princeton Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-princeton-trail?sh=sueibz&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_viralityWhat to Expect
-Spring trail travel: snow/ice, some wind, mild to cold temps
-Steady, conversational pace with regroup points
-Emphasis on safe travel, communication, and smart turnarounds
-Turnaround time based on conditions and daylightRequired Gear
-Microspikes (required)
-Cold-weather trail loadout:
Warm layers + shell (expect wind)
-Gaiters (preference)
-Water + snacks / lunch (plan for longer than expected)
-Multiple gloves (backup pair is key)
-Hat / buff / eye protection
-Trekking poles (strongly recommended)
-Headlamp (always)
-Gas money (for drivers)
-Swimsuit (anyone want to try a hot springs rehab after?)Disclaimer (Please Read)
Pikes Peak Mountaineers is a group of like-minded friends organizing hikes together for Type 2 fun. We are not professional guides or instructors, and this is not a guided trip.All participants are responsible for their own decisions, safety, preparation, and equipment. Mountain travel involves inherent risks, including injury or worse. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you participate at your own risk and accept full responsibility for your safety. Organizers and group members assume no liability for accidents, injuries, or loss of property.
My cell is 928.379.2033. Please check in and update your attendance if plans change.
7 attendees
Maroon Peak
Location not specified yetHike the class 3 Maroon Peak (not including the class 4 North Maroon).
I have a 24h parking permit for midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. Logistics are a headache but thinking about dispersed camping the night before since its a nearly 5h drive from COS. Suggestions welcome.
Heres the AT beta:
Maroon Peak Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/maroon-peak-trail?sh=sueibz&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality2 attendees
Past events
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