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Level 2: Scramble Field Day

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – IPW - Mount Neva

This is the second 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 2,500') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.

Contacts

Rob Hammond
Rob Hammond
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 1, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft

BETA: Detailed route description: CMC Press: Colorado Scrambles (p.228)

NOTE: HEAVY USE; Parking at Buckingham Campground/4th of July TH fills quickly; BEYOND LEAVE NO TRACE: Consider carrying a bag to pick up trash along your descent out

  • Meet Up Time: 3:30 am (BE EARLY)

  • Meet Up Place: 

  • Carpool/Parking Contribution: 

    • $32 Formula: .4xRT mileage (80 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.   

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Route/Place

IPW - Mount Neva

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

  2. Climbing Harness, Helmet, Ice axe

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