February 15, 2019 | Becky Leinweber

Climbing Gyms

The Pikes Peak Region is home to iconic rock climbing areas such as Garden of the Gods, Shelf Road, and Turkey Rocks. In order to climb in these spectacular areas, you must learn safe climbing practices, climbing etiquette, and technical rock climbing skills. Learn the ropes at one of the local rock climbing gyms. Forms […]

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December 15, 2017 | Becky Leinweber

Photography

The Pikes Peak area offers excellent opportunities for nature, landscape and wildlife photography. With elevations ranging from 5,700 to over 14,000 feet above sea level, the geographical diversity of the region provides a wide range of plant and animal species as well as grand vistas to photograph. Certain locations are also great for star and […]

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October 17, 2017 | admin

Mountaineering

Colorado’s Pikes Peak region has some of the most iconic mountain summits. The close proximity to the Rocky Mountains makes it an ideal location to attain high viewpoints. Barr Trail and the Crags offer you the chance to check off Pikes Peak from your list of Colorado’s 14ers. Summiting around fall displays vibrant yellow, orange, […]

October 17, 2017 | admin

Ice Climbing

Ice climbing in the Pikes Peak region is limited to smaller natural flows in and around Colorado Springs and beautiful alpine ice on Pikes Peak. The flows on the peak will be very weather dependant but offer some of the best alpine ice in the state! Prepare for along approches on the peak and possible […]

October 17, 2017 | admin

Rock Climbing

The Pikes Peak region offers some of the best and most varied types of climbing in the country all within an hour or so drive from Colorado Springs. Within the city limits of Colorado Springs, there are four climbing areas managed by the parks department, Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon openspace, Cheyenne Canon […]

October 17, 2017 | admin

Snow

The Pikes Peak region has no local downhill ski resorts (other than Monarch Mountain) but does have some backcountry opportunities. For backcountry skiing and snowboarding, El Paso County is home to Pikes Peak. In the late spring months, conditions on Pikes Peak can be ideal for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. But, extreme caution and a […]

October 17, 2017 | admin

Climbing

Some of America’s best rock climbing adventures are found in the Pikes Peak region. A huge variety of climbing lies within an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs on sandstone towers at the Garden of the Gods, limestone walls at Shelf Road and up pristine granite cliffs on Pikes Peak.  The City of Colorado Springs parks […]