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Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Mt. Bierstadt

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Mt. Bierstadt

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.

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Lee Janssen
Lee Janssen
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 25, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft

BETA: CMC press Guidebook: Colorado Scrambles (p. 266)

Note: High Use Area; Beyond Leave No Trace: Think about collecting trash, bring a bag, on your descent.  

Take Mt. Bierstadt West Slopes route to the summit of Mt. Bierstadt and traverse the Sawtooth Ridge to the Sawtooth.  Depending on time, the group can reverse the ridge to Mt. Bierstadt or descend a western gully to return to the cars.

  • Meet Up Time: 3:45Am 

  • Meet Up Place: 

    • Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride: 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401 (Section BB)

  • Carpool/Parking Contribution: 

    • $33 Formula: .4xRT mileage (82 miles RT/divided equally among students: BRING CASH/EXACT CHANGE)

PACE: Moderate

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

Roster
Route/Place

Mt. Bierstadt

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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