Peak Pursuit
Challenge Yourself & Seize the Summit!
Transform your hiking dreams into summit achievements with Peak Pursuit, our comprehensive 14er preparation course. Whether you’ve gazed up at Colorado’s majestic peaks from Denver or always dreamed of standing above 14,000 feet, our guided program will take you there safely and confidently. Through a carefully designed progression of training hikes—from Boulder’s foothills to your first 14er summit—you’ll build strength, stamina, and altitude acclimation while learning essential mountain skills. What Makes Our Program Unique: Our progression takes you from Boulder’s foothills to your first 14er summit through carefully selected training hikes. Each weekend builds upon the last, developing your strength, stamina, and altitude acclimation while teaching essential mountain skills. With expert coaching and a supportive team, we’ll help you develop the endurance, resilience, and confidence needed to conquer the climb.
What to Expect
- 10 progressive weekend hikes starting at 7,000′ and building to 14,000′
- Expert guidance on high-altitude safety and mountain weather
- Hands-on navigation and route-finding instruction
- Personalized gear consultation and pack-check sessions
- Training with a consistent group of fellow aspiring peak-baggers
- Graduate with a final summit of Grays & Torreys
Training Highlights
- Foundation building in Boulder’s foothills
- Mid-altitude conditioning and technical skills
- High-altitude exposure
- Peak performance and final 14er achievement
What’s Included:
- Weekly guided training hikes by wilderness first-aid certified instructors
- Pre-hike briefings and post-hike debriefs
- Nutrition and hydration strategies
- Private group for weather updates and gear discussions
- Transportation to Quandary and Grays and Torreys
- We will share driving responsibilities for carpool options to all other trailheads
Sign Up Checklist
The Peak Pursuit: Fourteener Training Program is for women who are already active and ready to take on the challenge of progressively higher-altitude hikes. Unlike our other programs, this requires a greater time commitment as we increase the elevation we summit each week to prepare for your final Fourteener climb. For this course, you should:
- Be able to comfortably hike 5–6 miles on varied terrain with at least 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
- Commit to weekly training hikes that gradually increase in elevation and difficulty.
- Engage in regular cardiovascular or strength training (hiking, running, cycling, strength workouts, etc.) at least 3 days per week.
- Be free of major injuries that would prevent you from safely completing long, high-altitude hikes.
Not Quite Ready?
If you’re not sure you meet the requirements, a great way to prepare is by joining our free weekly adventure events on Saturdays and Wednesdays! These hikes and workouts will help build the endurance, strength, and confidence needed before committing to Fourteener training.
Peak Pursuit
$325.00
- Time: 8:00am Sundays
- Dates: June 29th – September 14, 2025
- No practice July 6th or August 31st, workouts and suggested hikes provided.
- Meeting Point: Various trailheads within 1.5 hours of Denver (team carpools available)
- Experience Level: Advanced.
- Required Fitness: Ability to hike a minimum of 7 miles, with significant elevation gain. Basic experience with hiking at elevations above 8000 feet.
Level 4: Advanced
Availability: 5 in stock
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Meet Your Coaches
Michele Blumreich is a dedicated leader, coach, and adventurer who thrives in the mountains. Michele is a CrossFit L1 instructor and loves a challenge—especially one that leads to a summit! She is also certified in Wilderness First Aid, ensuring the safety of those she leads on their outdoor adventures. In addition to coaching, Michele is a founding member and Vice President of the Women’s Adventure Club, where she plays a key role in planning special events and shaping the community. Her passion for adventure and connection drives her to create meaningful experiences that empower women to push their limits and explore the outdoors.
Kelly Phillips has explored countless mountain trails across Colorado, from rugged Fourteeners to hidden alpine gems. Her passion for the mountains runs deep, and she thrives on the challenge of high-altitude adventures. As the CFO of the Women’s Adventure Club and a frequent leader of WAC’s special events, she shares her expertise and love for the outdoors, inspiring others to embrace adventure. Kelly is also certified in Wilderness First Aid, ensuring the safety and well-being of those she leads on the trails. When she’s not hiking, Kelly can be found off-roading at Jeep Jamborees, navigating remote backcountry routes, or exploring as many national parks as possible.
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Activity Level Guide
All of our event are to help you be active and require basic good health, balance, and mobility. The following ratings are general guidelines. Please do not sign up for any event rated 3 or 4 unless you already exercise regularly and/or you have the time to adequately prepare for it. Each event description has more specific information as to its’ rating. Ratings are based on the level of conditioning necessary to enjoy our adventures as much as possible.
Level 1:
Easy
Distance: Hiking/Running 1-3 miles. Cycling 3-5 miles
Conditions: Flatter terrain on generally even surfaces
Elevation Change: little to none
Maximum Altitude: up to 3,000 feet
Designed for anyone new to adventure or those without a regular exercise routine. These activities offer low impact, easy activities to socialize, get fresh air, Example: Stroll Squad walks and Pickleball
Level 2:
Moderate
Distance: Hiking/Running 4-8 miles. Cycling 5-15 miles
Conditions: Rolling terrain with limited steep ascents/descents
Elevation Change: 500-2,000 feet
Maximum Altitude: up to 7,000 feet
Designed for women with a moderate fitness level who enjoy active adventures. Ideal for those with a regular exercise routine that includes walking, biking, swimming, or other aerobic activities for 20-40 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week. Example: Dawson’s Butte and Sandstone Ranch.
Level 3:
Rigorous
Distance: Hiking/Running 6-10 miles. Cycling 10-20 miles
Conditions: Uneven trails and terrain
Elevation Change: 1,000-3,500 feet
Maximum Altitude: up to 10,000 feet
Designed for women with higher fitness levels. To fully enjoy these activities, it’s recommended to have an exercise routine with aerobic conditioning like jogging, swimming, or cycling for 30-45 minutes, at least 3 to 4 times a week. Cross-training and flexibility exercises are also advised. Example: Manitou Incline.
Level 4:
Advanced
Distance: Hiking/Running 8-15 miles, Cycling 20-50 miles
Conditions: Uneven terrain with regular steep ascents/descent
Elevation change: 2,000 to 5,000 feet
Maximum Altitude: up to 14,000ft
Designed for These activities require prior training. The better shape you’re in, the more enjoyable they’ll be. Recommended aerobic conditioning for 40-60 minutes, 4 to 5 times a week, plus additional endurance and strength training. Example: Multi-day backpacking trips or high-altitude climbs.
Cancellation Policy:
We love tackling trails in all conditions—rain, shine, sleet, or snow. To ensure you’re prepared for any weather, we recommend checking out our gear shop for the best equipment to keep you comfortable and safe. We take pride in showing that weather can’t hold us back and that we can overcome any challenge. However, please note that in extreme cases, if the weather poses a significant safety risk, we will cancel the event and notify all attendees. Your safety is our top priority.
Refund Policy:
Thank you for supporting our grassroots organization! Please note that all sales are final, and we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or exchanges. However, if you are unable to attend, we would be delighted to accept your payment as a generous donation to further our mission. Your support helps us continue to empower and connect women through our outdoor adventures.