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Level 1: Scramble Field Day

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Thorodin Mountain

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.

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Gyorgy Kereszti
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 20, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,540 ft
  • Pace: moderate

  • Carpool/Parking Contribution: 

    • $XX Formula: .4xRT mileage (XX miles RT/divided equally among students: BRING CASH/EXACT CHANGE)

    • NOTE: DEN ASC honors our all volunteer leaders by not including them in the carpool/parking fee contribution

    • PACE: Moderate

Cancellations are problematic and it is not guaranteed that a make up scramble will be available.   

Need drivers with state park pass.

Meeting at 7:50 am, Golden Gate Canyon Road Parking. Please, be on time, parking lot is not big and much used by bikers.

North of Golden, SW corner of road 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Road, see below.

North of Golden, road 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Road parking

Route/Place

Thorodin Mountain

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials including water and wind/rain gear.

  2. Climbing Harness, Helmet, standard scrambling gear.

  3. Sturdy boots with preferably ankle protection.
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