Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, Gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning, Trail Courtesy, What to Do When Things Go Wrong, Group Dynamics, and Safety.
Contacts
- Sat, Feb 24, 2024
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,605 ft
- 7 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead at 7:30 for a trip brief and equipment check before starting our adventure and exploring the CMC's Trip Leading procedures.
3415 S Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO Map: https://goo.gl/maps/anHNYn2vGUn
**There are porta-potties at the trailhead/meeting place**
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
Spruce Mountain Open Space Information
https://www.douglas.co.us/open-space-natural-resources/properties/spruce-mountain-open-space-and-trail/
Spruce Mountain Trail Map
https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/spruce-mountain-open-space-trail.pdf
Required Equipment
- Daypack
- 10 Essentials
- Student Exam
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions