July 2014 | No. 203

July 15th – Group Program

Jes Meiris Presents: Big wall speed climbing on El Capitan Please join us in welcoming Jes Meiris to the monthly program Her passions include climbing big walls in alpine style, of the CMC’s Pikes Peak Group at 7:30 p.m. on July 15th in the biking, hiking, playing piano, and snow sports. All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St. Personal climbing adventures have yielded ascents in Squamish BC, Yosemite CA, Red Rocks NV, Smith Rocks OR, the Cascades, and 's Rocky to name a few. With climbing partner Quinn Brett, she held the women's speed record on the Nose of El Capitan (10 hours, 19 minutes, on June 10, 2012), and just a couple of days ago reclaimed the record. Come hear about the history, the training for climbing almost four thousand vertical feet, the mental challenges, and bringing all the elements together for a successful climb.

Jes is a Colorado native whose passion for the outdoors was kindled at a very young age. After living on both coasts and a few places in between, she made her home in Colorado Springs during the winter months. She coaches a competitive climbing team for Fountain Valley School, leads both indoor and outdoor technical skills clinics, and works as a At the monthly presentation Jes will discuss valuable lessons professional model. During the summer she travels regionally, she has learned through climbing and guiding, including her guiding rock climbing and mountain biking trips. In addition, speed ascent of the Nose on El Capitan. she works as a senior field staff member for the Rocky Mountain Field Institute.

1 Conservation Corner

Your PPG Council Good News on Trail Openings! As we go to press, word is that the trails around Bear Creek are likely to open Chair – Rick Keetch (Interim) soon to non-motorized recreation, pending the construction of re-routed 719-634-1165, [email protected] trails in that area. In addition, there is increasing high-level pressure on the Past Chair – Rick Keetch Forest Service to work on reopening the Severy Creek Trail. 719-634-1165, [email protected] Ice Cave Creek Workday: July 12 BMS Director – Collin Powers 719-685-2470, [email protected] In June, 32 volunteers built a tough 200' of trail along Ice Cave Creek above Palmer Lake, including a large wall. The new tread avoids some obstacles that Conservation – Tom Mowle made the trail very unfriendly for biking. In July, we will work on an easier 719-216-3932, [email protected] stretch. Please sign up at cmc.org and move us closer to completion of this Education & Training – Eric Hunter trail! 719-266-9647, [email protected] Equipment Manager – Tom Mulcahy 719-482-8821, [email protected] CMC Adventure Travel Membership – Tony Eichstadt 740-601-3611, [email protected] July 7–18, 2014 | Iceland 2014: Landmannalauger to Skogar Step into a totally different world of breath-taking, sometimes surreal- Newsletter – Dave Anderson looking scenery, steaming hot springs, waterfalls, and deserts. Hike hut-to- 719-484-9069, [email protected] hut through multi-colored hills containing hundreds of steaming hot springs. Outings –Chris Mattingly August 8–24, 2014 | Trek the Haute Route in Switzerland 719-268-6774, [email protected] Hike the famous Swiss Haute Route and witness one of the greatest Programs – Roger Kilcoyne collections of 4000-m peaks in all of the Swiss Alps, wander through tiny 719-323-3740, [email protected] villages and hamlets, traverse lonely passes, and fill your days with wonder. Public Relations – Neil Butterfield August 15–26, 2014 | Mt. Ararat/Mt. Musala 337-258-2365, [email protected] A combination of hiking, cultural experiences, and a limited amount of Assisting – Christie Lee technical mountaineering. The outing will offer the opportunity to climb the 719-635-2336, [email protected] highest peaks in both Turkey (Ararat) and Bulgaria (Musala). Safety & Leadership – Paul Schoell August 31–September 15, 2014 | Tour of Mont Blanc 2014 719-440-7777, [email protected] This classic world hike has the perfect mix of awe-inspiring mountain views SESI – Christie Lee and vibrant influence of three distinct European cultures. We will cross the 719-635-2336, [email protected] Alps in Italy, Switzerland, and France enjoying the views. Sergeant at Arms – Heather Ditmore September 7–14 | EcoGo Four Pass Loop 719-217-7417, [email protected] CMC's first EcoGo stewardship excursion! Volunteers will help preserve one Treasurer – Jackie Crouch of the most popular Wilderness areas in the state by rehabilitating dispersed 719-231-3513, [email protected] camping areas in sensitive riparian habitats. February 20–March 8, 2015 | World Summit Series, Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia At Large: Visit Sydney and Kosciuszko National Park; climb Kosciuszko (one of the Seven Mike Erickson Summits); visit Tasmania with 4 days of guided walks to alpine and coastal 719-482-5062, [email protected] regions on this beautiful island. Doug Hatfield April 25–May 7, 2015 | Grand Canyon Raft & Hike 2015 719-200-9488, [email protected] Take a motorized raft trip and add 5 extra days for hiking along the way. This Greg Long 12-day raft trip ends with a helicopter ride out of the canyon and a plane 719-659-0345, [email protected] flight back to the put-in. For B & C hiking levels. Mary Mourar May 13–26, 2015 | Scotland's Highland Way and Ben Nevis Climb 719-633-2614, [email protected] Hike Scotland’s West Highland Way beside lochs, waterfalls, and craggy mountains in the Scottish Highlands. Tour medieval Edinburgh, Stirling, the Interested in serving on the Pikes Peak Group Council? Please contact the Chair. Eliean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands, and a Scotch distillery. See full descriptions of these trips and register at cmc.org.

2 PPG Classes

Pikes Peak Intro to Mountain Biking September 9, 11, 13, 20, 27, 2014 Learn the gear, maintenance, safety, and entry level techniques for basic mountain biking. Mountain biking is a great way to enjoy the wilderness with a little more skill and finesse, of getting out for a short outing after work, and for building cardio before a big climb. There will be two classroom sessions in Colorado Springs and three field sessions for the mountain biking class. The cost is $40. There are also rental costs if you don’t own the gear. The mountain biking classroom dates are 9 and 11 Sep, and the field dates are 13, 20, and 27 Sep. A general fitness level to go on a full day bike ride is required for the field sessions. The field sessions will be progressive in nature to build on skills. For class details, please contact Eric Hunter at [email protected]. Pikes Peak Intro to Desert Trekking and Canyoneering September 24, 28, October 1-5, 2014 If you have only been hiking in the high altitude for your summers, there is another world out there. When you have climbed enough peaks to wonder what other environments might be out there, the next step for you may be desert terrain. Come learn the proper gear, safety, and entry level techniques for basic desert trekking and basic canyoneering. There are many nuances to this environment that should warrant a safe approach such as provided by this class. The course cost is $60. The classroom session will be in Colorado Springs and is on 24 Sep. There is a one day field session in Colorado Springs to cover some basics and evaluate fitness levels scheduled for 28 Sep. Then we go on a five day trip to the desert scheduled for 1-5 Oct. This year's desert trip is planned for the San Rafael Swell in Utah. A general fitness level to go on a full day hike with mild scrambling with little to mild exposure in hot terrain is required for the field sessions. The field sessions will be progressive in nature to build on skills. Attendance at the classroom session and local field session will be required to attend the Utah trip. For class details, please contact Eric Hunter at [email protected]. Trip Leader Training – Safety and Leadership September 25, October 2, 5, 2014 This is one of two required courses necessary to obtain the CMC trip leader certification. Completion of this course along with Wilderness First Aid (WFA) will allow you to lead trips through the CMC. (It is suggested that if you are a current leader and it has been five or more years since you attended this course, that you take it to refresh your skills at no cost.) Some of the topics covered are: CMC leader and trip requirements, leader skills, group dynamics, emergency procedures, and website operation. There will be two evening classroom sessions and a field session. The cost of this course is $25. For details (and if you are a current leader wishing to take this course as a refresher), please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected]. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) October 9, 16, 18, 2014 To enhance your safety on all trips, the Pikes Peak Group offers a Wilderness First Aid course. This sixteen-hour accredited course includes instruction devoted to medical evaluation and treatment in situations where definitive medical care is not readily available. This highly hands-on course consist of two evenings of classroom presentations and activities followed by a full day of practical training in the field. Completing a WFA course is a requirement for those desiring to lead CMC trips. Because the principles and procedures of dealing with medical situations are not repetitively practiced by most trip leaders, current trip leaders should also take this course to renew their WFA training. Additionally, it’s highly recommended that all members take this course to ensure they know and understand what to do in a wilderness medical situation. The cost of the course is $50. For details please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected].

To register for classes or trips, go to www.cmc.org

Program Cancellation SESI 20/30-Something Policy

Singles Enjoying Similar Interests The 20/30 Something group is oriented If the weather becomes severe, our toward members in that age range. monthly program may be cancelled. SESI activities are found on the cmc.org Most of our activities are organized We will cancel a program when the trip list. Please look for the SESI label to through our listserve. CSPD goes to Severe Weather Accident identify activities specifically geared Reporting. Listen to the radio or the For further information, contact Roger towards the singles group. television. Kilcoyne at [email protected].

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4 Backpacking Trip

JUNE 6-10, 2014 Dean Waits, accompanied by Lynne Downs, Carrie Graff, Karl Ford and Tony Eichstadt, led a CMC backpacking trip into the Lost Creek Wilderness on Saturday, June 7, through Tuesday, June 10. The Lost Creek Wilderness is just north of Lake George off of highway 24 and highway 77. It contains a wealth of scenic peaks, rock formations, creeks, and wildlife, along with spectacular views of the Continental Divide to the west. We began and finished our outing at the Twin Eagles Campground trailhead on highway 77 just north of the town of Tarryall at an of about 8500 feet. We began by hiking up Trail 607 (Brookside-McCurdy Trail) to McCurdy Park. The first three miles are a gentle climb of about 500 feet. The second three miles to McCurdy Park (elev 10,900') is a tougher climb, but contains spectacular views of the Tarryall Creek Valley. On the left side of the trail about four miles from the trail head is a very interesting granite arch on a prominent rock outcropping. The trail parallels a cascading Hay Creek thru the forest to McCurdy Park. At McCurdy Park there is a trail junction. Lynne Downs, Karl Ford, Carrie Graff, and Tony Eichstadt We proceeded north on Trail 628 (McCurdy Park Trail) down a switch back trail with a cascading creek and views of massive granite rock formations along the trail and in the distance to the Lost Creek at 8900 feet elevation. The Lost Creek was running very strong and probably three to four feet deep and twenty feet wide at the crossing point. Fortunately, there are two logs across the creek which we were able to utilize. Just above this crossing, the Lost Creek emerges from what appears to be solid rock and just below this crossing, the creek disappears into a hole in a rock wall. The trail climbs to the north to go around this rock wall and then drops into a beautiful bowl valley on the east side of the rock wall where the Lost Creek again emerges from a large cavern like opening in the rock. When the creek is running lower and the weather is warmer, it would be fun to wade up the creek into this cavern to see if it can be followed through the rock to the other side of the rock wall. The creek does this disappearing and reappearing act numerous times over several miles of its route. There are two large camp sites on either side of the creek in this valley beside the opening where the creek emerges from the wall. The first camp site was occupied so we had to wade across the very cold creek in about 18" of water to the camp site on the other side. That also required us to make the same cold-water wade first thing the second morning to begin our day two hike! On day one we hiked 11.5 miles and climbed about 3000 feet. After a very pleasant evening along the Lost Creek with temps in the upper 30's, we continued our second day of hiking by continuing east along Trail 628 thru Refrigerator Gulch. This valley is surrounded by spectacular granite rock formations and peaks with one very prominent dome on the North side. We saw several colonies of rare pink fairy slipper orchids blooming near the trail. There are a couple of minor creek crossings but nothing difficult before climbing about 500 feet to the junction with Trail 612 (Goose Creek Trail). We turned north on Trail 612 and continued to climb to a saddle at about 10,000 feet. The section of trail from the saddle down to Wigwam Creek is a spectacular walk thru lush forest along a cascading creek with numerous willow marshes. There were many moose signs along this section of trail, but we did not see any moose. This trail gently drops about 500 feet to Trail 609 (Wigwam Trail) where we turned to the west. The crossing on Wigwam Creek is a beaver dam that is

5 quite easy to negotiate. There are a large number of very nice camp sites in this general area on both sides of the creek. The hike along Wigwam Creek is a very gentle uphill climb with the creek and numerous beaver ponds to a saddle that drops down into the East Lost Park. The next several miles are generally flat and weave in and out of the trees along the edge of the Park. This area appears to be great moose habitat and we saw a lot of moose sign but no moose. It began to rain on us as we made our way west along the Lost Creek. We passed numerous nice camp sites but decided to hike on in hopes of a break in the rain. We finally decided on a nice flat camp site on the bank of the Lost Creek at an elevation of 9800 feet. We were able to get our camp set up with only light rain. Day two of our hike had been 13.6 miles and about 2500 feet of elevation gain. On Sunday night we had a hard freeze and woke up to frost and ice on everything but Monday was a fantastic Colorado bluebird kind of day. At the Lost Park Campground Trailhead we turned south again on Trail 607 (Brookside- McCurdy Trail). We would stay on this trail all the way back to our car. The first five or six miles on Monday were gradually uphill to the saddle on the west side of at an elevation of 11,100 feet. Most of this section is again along the edge of numerous meadows following Indian Creek. The morning started out quite cold but quickly warmed up as we hiked. We saw three elk in the meadows along Indian Creek. On the saddle west of Bison Peak, we reached the junction with Trail 629 (Ute Creek Trail) coming up from the Ute Creek Campground and trailhead. We stayed on the Brookside-McCurdy Trail, which turns to the east and climbs about 700 feet to the ridge just south of the summit of Bison Peak. On the top of this ridge we were rewarded with one of the clearest views of the Continental Divide that we had seen in quite some time. The peaks were all snow covered and majestic. It was a good day to be on top of a mountain. The sky was clear and brilliant blue, there was very little wind, the temperatures were cool but pleasant, and we were surrounded by tundra flowers. We tried to name the peaks from Quandary down south to the and into the Sangre's. We could have stayed here a long time but we continued our trek east on the alpine area just south of McCurdy Peak. The views along this three-mile section were spectacular. The trees are generally small and sparse in this area, mostly Bristlecone Pines. We were surprised to find two flowing springs at this elevation. There are many very old, dead trees along this section. Perhaps they are from a fire many years ago. The combination of rock formations, growing Bristlecone Pine trees, and dead trees makes this a very unusual-looking area. Eventually this trail drops back into McCurdy Park to the junction with trail 628 which closed the loop on our "lollipop" shaped track. We camped at 10,600 feet along the banks of the Hay Creek just down from McCurdy Park. Day three of our trek had been about 11.6 miles with over 3000 feet of elevation gain. We had a spectacular clear evening with temps that probably dropped into the 30's again but it did not freeze. On Tuesday morning we traced our earlier route down trail 607 about 5.5 miles to the trailhead. We arrived at our car by 9:30 so we had time to drive the Hungry Bear restaurant in Woodland Park for a great breakfast! In total, this loop hike was 42 miles with over 8,000 feet of elevation gain. This route is very interesting for the diversity of environments, ecosystems, and terrain that it traverses. There are at least four different types. It has lush forests along cascading creeks, open meadows with beaver ponds and fantastic wildlife habitat, huge exposed rugged granite rock formations, and alpine areas on tundra above tree line with fantastic views. The wild flowers were very abundant along the entire route and Karl Ford could name all of them! This area can be accessed from numerous trailheads and offers many options for alternate routes. In total, it is a wonderful wilderness area just a short drive from Colorado Springs.

6 July PPG Trips

Mt. Olympus Olympic National Park Tuesday, 7/1/2014 Difficult E Leader: Roger Kilcoyne, 719-323-3740, [email protected] Trail Mileage 35, Elevation Gain 7200. Location: Where else can you start in a rain forest and finish on a glacier? The mountain requires over 5000' of elevation gain by its shortest route, one of only 12 Washington County Highpoints to do so. The mountain is one of only seven "Ultra" peaks (i.e., mountains with over 5000' of prominence) in Washington. The mountain is also considered one of the 20 most technically difficult county highpoints in the lower 48 States, also known as "Apex" peaks. These aspects make the mountain only one of ten total "Triple Crown" county highpoints in the lower 48 States. "Triple Crown" county highpoints are those with at least 5000' of gain, at least 5000' of prominence, and on the "Apex" list of most technically difficult peaks. Notes: We will have a wait list if needed. You must sign up for the trip by sending me an email. If for some reason this website allows you to sign up, even though I clicked "register with leader" you will be removed from the list.

Mount Silverheels Wednesday, 7/2/2014 Moderate B Leader: Andy Lyon, 719-630-1523, [email protected] Trail Mileage 6. Location: Let's get up high (13,822') in July with an exploratory climb up . The standard route starts on Hoosier Pass but I will be looking to add some mileage and elevation gain if I can. Watch the web for updates. I plan to camp in the area and may adjust the start time depending for weather, travel times, etc. The pace will be fast enough to get down in time to avoid dancing with any lightning bolts but, weather permitting, slow enough to enjoy the view and photograph wildflowers, etc.

Pancake Rocks Thursday, 7/3/2014 Moderate B Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 8, Elevation Gain 1500, Driving Distance 70. Details: We will hike in this pretty area that is off of Hwy 67 on this side of Cripple Creek. Part of the hike will be off trail because we will go up and back by way of the ravine behind Horsethief Falls. We will have our snacks or lunches perched on the Pancake Rocks. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. Please contact leader by phone only.

Mystery Climb Saturday, 7/5/2014 Moderate C Leader: Christie Lee, 719-635-2336, [email protected] Trail Mileage 6-8, Elevation Gain 2000-3000. Details: Climb 13er, possibly 14er depending on speed of group. 6-8 miles round trip, or more if 14er is attempted. Meet at 6:30 at Rockdale or Winfield Trailhead (call leader for details). Register with leader by July 3.

"Uber" Crags Saturday, 7/5/2014 Moderate C Leader: Thomas Mourar, 719-633-2614, [email protected] Trail Mileage 9, Elevation Gain 2700, Driving Distance 65. Location: Red Rocks Safeway east parking area. Details: Ascend Devil's Playground trail from Crags Campground area to near timberline, then continue off trail to the Cairn's Rock formation where we will descend to an enticing, hidden meadow and climb a short distance to what some refer to as the "Uber" Crags, offering unique views from above the Crags area. Return via Four Mile Creek and the Crag's trail. Notes: Some off-trail segments and above timberline exposure. We will maintain a moderate to fast pace to minimize exposure to thunderstorms.

Colorado Trail Segment 7 Tuesday, 7/8/2014 Difficult II Leader: Carol Schmitz, 719-339-4851, [email protected] No tickets left Trail Mileage 13.1, Elevation Gain 3300, Driving Distance 230. Location: CO Trail Segment 7, Gold Hill Trail Head 4 miles N of Breckenridge and 5 miles S of Frisco on Hwy 9, intersects with County Road 950. This is a one-way hike ending at Copper Mountain. This will be a car shuttle. Details: This portion of the CT which makes its way over the is steep and strenuous. We should see flowers in the alpine tundra. This linear mountain range connects the southern end of the with the northern end of the . It is named for the creek on its western boundary and is known for its sequentially numbered peaks. We'll walk through sagebrush meadows and lodgepole pines on the way to Miners Creek. We ascend steeply beyond timberline to a small shallow saddle diagonally across the range. The trail takes us between Peak 5 and Peak 6 which is Breckenridge's newest ski area. Trail ends at the Wheeler Flats TH parking area at Copper Mountain. Notes: Bring a substantial lunch, plenty of water, wind and/or rain gear, and traction for your boots. It's very possible that we will encounter lingering snowfields up high. Total time on the trail will be approximately 9 hours which will give us time for a couple of breaks and lunch.

7 July PPG Trips (continued)

Ice Cave Creek Trail Project #7 Saturday, 7/12/2014 Moderate A Leader: Thomas Mowle, 719-216-3932, [email protected] Trail Mileage 3, Elevation Gain 500. Details: Trail Work. Open to the public. Ages 16+; under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Day Hike. Bring your Lunch. This project is sponsored by the Wildlands Project of the Colorado Mountain Club. This year's work picks up where we left off last year, after building 0.4 miles of new trail along the Ice Cave Creek drainage above Palmer Lake. In 2014, we are realigning and repairing trail further up the canyon. Volunteers will have a short, but sometimes steep hike up the Palmer Reservoir Road to the work site. Volunteers must bring work clothes and gloves, water, snacks, sunscreen, and hat. This is a rare chance to build new trail, and a rare trail opportunity in northern El Paso County. It is also a big project, so we need lots of volunteers and crew leaders. The result will be better access into the Ice Cave Creek drainage and the Cap Rock area and opportunities for loop hikes from Palmer Lake. This project will be completed through a partnership with Town of Palmer Lake, CMC Group, CMC Pikes Peak Group, Friends of the Peak and Friends of Monument Preserve. If you are a CMC member, it is recommended that you log on to register. Once the project is full, we will not be able to accommodate any additional volunteers. This is for safety's sake—to retain a safe crew leader to volunteer ratio—and due to the number of tools available. Please cancel if needed to make room for others, and join the wait list if the trip is full. Notes: Later work days will be August 9, September 13, and October 11. West Partner Peak (13,041') Friday, 7/18/2014 Difficult D Leader: Denise Snow, 719-687-9576, [email protected] Trail Mileage 10, Elevation Gain 4600. Location: Plan to meet at the Booth Creek TH. From Exit 180 on I-70 (East Vail Exit), head west on the frontage road for 0.9 miles to Booth Creek road. Turn right. The Booth Creek TH is 0.2 miles up this road. Details: This is a climb of the South Ridge of West Partner Peak. We will follow the Booth Creek Trail in the Gore for 3.5 miles out and back, passing Booth Creek Falls on the way. Then we'll make a three-mile loop up to and back from the peak, going off trail combined with some scrambling and enjoying solid 3rd class rock to the summit. The leader has not done this trip so be prepared for a little adventure. Helmets will be required. Devil's Playground to Pikes Peak Summit Friday, 7/18/2014 Difficult B Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 4, Elevation Gain 1200, Driving Distance 50. Details: From Devil's Playground we will hike to the summit of Pikes Peak. The drive up the Pikes Peak Highway is gorgeous. And this hike is gorgeous! Hike is at high altitude from 12,900' to 14,110' and 33 degrees and windy. Cost for Pike's Peak Highway is $12/person or $40/car. If the weather forecast isn't favorable, this hike will be canceled. If there is a cap of clouds on Pikes Peak in the morning when I get up, the hike will be canceled. I could have to cancel this hike for personal or family reasons. CMC members only. Please contact leader by phone only. Farish Saturday, 7/19/2014 Easy A Leader: Bill Brown, 719-594-4817, [email protected] Trail Mileage 5, Elevation Gain 700, Driving Distance 50. Location: This is a pleasant hike through the forests and open meadows of a recreation area northwest of Rampart Reservoir. Great views of Pikes Peak. Meet at Red Rock Safeway to carpool to the trailhead. Bring lunch and water. 4 Pass Loop Tuesday, 7/22/2014 Difficult C Leader: Denise Snow, 719-687-9576, [email protected] No tickets left Trail Mileage 26, Elevation Gain 8000. Location: Plan to meet at the overnight parking lot just below Maroon Lake. Drive ½ mile west of Aspen on Highway 82 to the roundabout. Go around the roundabout and turn right onto Maroon Creek Road. Drive 9½ miles on Maroon Creek Road to the overnight parking lot just below Maroon Lake. This is located on the left side of the road. Access to this lot after 8:30 AM requires a stop at the Forest Service Entrance Station on Maroon Creek Road for an overnight pass. Details: This spectacular tour of the Maroon Bells Wilderness crosses the four passes: West Maroon, Frigid Air, Trail Rider and Buckskin, going from the lowest elevation at 9600' to the highest at 12,500'. It is rated as one of the most beautiful hikes in the U.S. No, we won't try to break Sage Canaday's record running time in 2013 of 4 Hours and 27 minutes. We will instead take a more leisurely 4 days/3 nights to make the circuit. The leader has not done this trip before so be prepared for a little adventure.

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8 July PPG Trips (continued)

Segment 8 Tuesday, 7/29/2014 Difficult C Leader: Denise Snow, 719-687-9576, [email protected] Trail Mileage 17.1, Elevation Gain 3400. Location: Plan to meet at the Tennessee Pass Pikes Pique TH and shuttle to the Camp Hale trail crossing. Then we will shuttle a car(s) to Copper July 2014 | No. 203 Mountain and start the hike. At the end we will have to shuttle people back to their Pikes Pique is the monthly newsletter car(s) at Copper Mountain. Details: We will hike most of Segment 8 of the Colorado of the Pikes Peak Group of the Trail from Copper Mountain to a road in Camp Hale. This will be a car shuttle where Colorado Mountain Club. It is a forum we will park a car(s) at the Camp Hale side and then start from Copper Mountain. Plan for enhancing skills for backcountry on an early start and a long day. The leader has only done the last eight miles of this travel in the Colorado mountains and segment so there may be a little adventure along this trip. communicating information, news, and upcoming events to members and interested parties. To register for classes or trips, The purpose of the CMC is to unite the go to www.cmc.org energy, interest, and knowledge of the students and lovers of the mountains of Colorado; to collect and disseminate information regarding the on behalf of science, literature, art, recreation; to stimulate public interest in our mountain areas; to encourage the preservation of flora, fauna, and natural scenery; and to render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.

PIKES PEAK GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION: CMC Pikes Peak Group P.O. Box 2435 Colorado Springs, CO 80901 [email protected] cmc.org/About/CMCGroups

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have a fun story or trip you want to share? Please submit your articles, along with pictures, to be considered for publication in the next Pikes Pique newsletter. Please send to: David Anderson, editor [email protected] The deadline for submissions is the 14th of each month. Use the above contact information for corrections and comments as well. Joe, Susan, Imri, and Diane at the Pantry in Green Mountain Falls (Photos courtesy Nancy Altmansberger)

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