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Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak

This is the first of the progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in Alpine Scrambling Course Denver. Scrambling involves long, strenuous days covering 9-13 miles with high elevation gains (greater than 2,000') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.

Contacts

Rob Hammond
Rob Hammond
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jul 12, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft

  • BETA: Pettingell Peak via East Ridge

    We'll take the Herman Gulch trail towards Herman Lake and gain Pettingell Peak's east ridge using the ridgeline that borders the east side of Herman Lake.   We will practice route finding and climbing movement while scrambling along the ridge en-route to the summit.  Then, we will descend Pettingell's southern slopes and glissade to Herman Lake if we find favorable snow conditions

  • MEET UP TIME: 3:45 AM, 4:00 AM departure
  • MEET UP PLACE: 
  • CARPOOL/PARKING CONTRIBUTION: 
    • $32 (80 MILES RT/DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG STUDENTS: BRING CASH/EXACT CHANGE/Venmo)

  • CANCELLATIONS ARE PROBLEMATIC AND IT IS NOT GUARANTEED THAT A MAKE UP SCRAMBLE WILL BE AVAILABLE.   

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Route/Place

Pettingell Peak

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

  2. Climbing Harness, Helmet, Ice Axe, Micro Spikes

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