SGPT Colorado Peak Week 2025

THE MISSION:

Your mission is simple but challenging: to climb one of the highest mountains in America – a 14,000-foot peak in Colorado, USA.

The catch? You must do it as a team. No lone wolves here. Everyone helps each other reach the summit and safely return to the trailhead.

Photo Mt. Elbert 8-14-24: Chris Warner, Brad McLeod, George Shepherd, Sage Shepherd, Joe Jenkins.

WHO:

Select SGPT athletes have been training all year to be able to do anything at anytime.  Must finish the SGPT Endurance to Find Your Why 62 Day Course

WHEN:

Saturday August 9 – 17, 2025

HOW:

This event is for select athletes who have been training all year to handle anything, anytime. Participants must complete the to qualify.

WHY:

We train hard because life is unpredictable, and challenges can arise when you least expect them. Readiness isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about mental toughness, adaptability, and the ability to face any situation head-on. Life doesn’t wait for you to catch up or prepare; it throws obstacles in your path when you’re least prepared. That’s why we don’t just train for the obvious; we train for the unknown.

But this mission isn’t just about the summit. It’s about the team. When you climb as one, you learn to trust, support, and rely on others. You build unshakable bonds forged through shared adversity. That’s what makes this experience unforgettable—knowing you couldn’t have done it alone, and neither could they.

This is more than an adventure; it’s an opportunity to unlock your full potential. It’s your chance to become part of something bigger than yourself, to build resilience, and to achieve something extraordinary. One mountain, one team, one unforgettable journey.

DETAILS:

Fly into Denver, Colorado, and head to the Leadville/Aspen base camp to check your gear and acclimate to the altitude. Over the course of the mission, you’ll climb progressively higher peaks, leading to multiple 14,000-foot summits.

An itinerary will be provided to all team members.

ITINERARY

Sat. Aug 9: Arrive Denver transit to Base camp* near Leadville/Granite, Colorado.
Sun. Aug 10: Shake out hike Manitou Incline (9k) acclimatize
Mon. Aug 11: La Plata Peak (14,344 ft) 9.25 miles/4500 ft
Tues. Aug 12: Rest day, icy stream bath, stretching
Wed. Aug 13: Mt Yale (14,200 ft) 9.5 miles /4300 ft
Thurs. Aug 14: Rest day, icy stream bath, stretching
Fri. Aug 15: Pick Mt Huron, Mt Missouri, or Mt Oxford (14,148 ft) + Mt Belfort (14,202 ft) 11 miles/5900 ft
Sat. Aug 16: Local hot springs rest and recovery
Sun. Aug 17: Mission accomplished – fly home
*Base camp = Free camping in USFS San Isabel national forest with a tent/tarp or you can get a room at a local hotel in Leadville or Buena Vista if you like.

GEAR LIST

Boots (broken in)
Socks w/extra pairs
Long sleeve poly pro top
Rain jacket (bright color) wind breaker with hood
Wind pants or poly pro long johns
Backpack for day hikes
Hydration bladder
Water filter or iodine tablets
Headlamp with extra batteries
Pen light with extra batteries
Cell phone with recharging cable
Battery cache w/extra cables
Emergency space blanket
Compass with signaling mirror
Sunglasses
Lightweight hat for sun
Wool or poly-pro watch cap
Sunscreen/bodyglide
Bandanna or buff
Lighter/signaling mirror
Personal med kit
Paper map of route

Basecamp Gear List

We will set up base camp in the San Isabel National Forest near the climbing peaks.
Sleeping bag
Thermal pad
Tarp or small tent
Extra set of clothes
Sneakers or sandals

About the Author:

Are you looking to achieve huge goals?

Do you have a big event on the horizon and you want to finish the drill?

Wanting to complete a Spartan Race, GORUCK, Tough Mudder or SEALFIT 20X Challenge?

Are you ready to push forward and kick @ss in life, business and family?

Get individual life coaching with Coach Brad McLeod.

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