Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
A 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
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 10, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 7 (15 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Spruce Mountain Open Space trailhead at 7:30am
A casual 5.5-mile fun and informative hike to review:
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-When things go wrong
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Daypack
- 10 Essentials
- Student Exam
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions
Trip Reports