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.
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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
RMNP - Longs Peak
Safeway, 840 Village Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, US🏔️ Longs Peak via Boulder Brook & North Longs Peak Trail
RMNP Class 3 Adventure — Keyhole Route Finish🔭 Overview:
Join us for a big alpine day on Longs Peak, one of Colorado’s most iconic 14ers. This route starts from the Bear Lake Road corridor in Rocky Mountain National Park and approaches Longs via Boulder Brook Trail and North Longs Peak Trail, before joining the traditional Keyhole Route for the final summit climb.This is a different approach than the standard Longs Peak Trailhead start. It is slightly longer and about 200ft more elevation gain, it still includes a long day, high altitude, exposed terrain, and Class 3 scrambling beyond the Keyhole.
This is intended as a serious group mountain objective — not a casual hike or summit-at-all-costs event.
🎯 What to Expect
- Approx. 16.4 miles round trip
- Approx. 5,534 ft elevation gain
- Full-day alpine outing
- Early start from inside RMNP
- Class 3 scrambling beyond the Keyhole
- Exposure, loose rock, route-finding, and weather-dependent decisions
- Safety-first planning and honest communication about skills
- Supportive, no-ego mountain crew
After reaching the Keyhole, the route continues through the classic Longs Peak terrain: Ledges, Trough, Narrows, and Homestretch. This section requires calm movement, good judgment, and comfort with exposure.
🏕️ Friday Night / RMNP Logistics
I have a campsite reservation at Glacier Basin Campground for Friday night.I’m planning to take Friday off, drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park, and camp at Glacier Basin so we can start early, early Saturday morning.
Because this is inside RMNP and along the Bear Lake Road corridor, access requires planning around timed entry / park logistics.
Possible options include:
- Carpooling from Colorado Springs
- Coordinating pickup at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
- Using the park shuttle from the Visitor Center area to the Park & Ride near Glacier Basin
- Meeting at or near the campground if you already have RMNP access arranged
- We’ll coordinate final logistics in the event comments/messages as the date gets closer.
⏰ Saturday Start Plan
My plan is to leave Glacier Basin Campground at 4:00 AM Saturday and drive to the trailhead/parking area off Bear Lake Road, near the Bierstadt Lake area.Final timing may adjust slightly based on weather, parking, and group logistics.
Longs Peak requires an early start. Afternoon storms are common, and the terrain beyond the Keyhole is not a place to be caught in poor weather.
🎒 Bring / Gear
Required or strongly expected:- Helmet for the Keyhole section
- Headlamp + backup batteries
- 3L water minimum
- High-calorie snacks / lunch
- Rain shell / wind shell
- Warm layers, hat, and gloves
- Sturdy hiking or approach shoes with good traction
- Navigation app / GPX downloaded offline
- Personal first aid / emergency basics
- $$ for gas or campsite 🏕 fees
Recommended:
- Trekking poles for the approach
- Gloves for scrambling
- Sunglasses / sunscreen
- Small emergency layer or bivy
- Personal wag bag / waste bag
🧭 Who This Is Good For
This hike is a good fit for people who:- Have prior 14er experience
- Are comfortable with long, high-elevation days
- Have experience on Class 2+ or Class 3 terrain
- Are comfortable with exposure and scrambling
- Can manage themselves physically and mentally for a 10–14+ hour day
- Understand that turning around is part of good mountain judgment
- Note: This is not recommended as a first 14er or as a first exposure/scrambling route.
⚠️ Weather / Go-No-Go
Final decisions will depend on:- Weather forecast
- Wind
- Thunderstorm timing
- Route conditions
- Group pace and readiness
- This is not a summit-at-all-costs event. If weather, pace, group condition, or route conditions are not favorable, we turn around.
🗺 AT Route Beta:
Longs Peak via Boulder Brook and North Longs Peak Trail.- Approx. 16.4 miles / 5,534 ft gain
- Class 3 scrambling beyond the Keyhole.
Longs Peak via Boulder Brook and North Longs Peak Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/longs-peak-via-boulder-brook?sh=sueibz&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
📃 Disclaimer :
Pikes Peak Mountaineers is a group of friends organizing shared outdoor activities. We are not professional guides or instructors.All participants are responsible for their own decisions, preparation, and safety. Mountain travel involves inherent risks. By attending, you accept full responsibility for your participation. Organizers and group members assume no liability for accidents, injuries, or loss of property.
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