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Level 2: Scramble Field Day

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Quandary Peak via West Ridge

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

Dorothy Kucar
Dorothy Kucar
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jul 19, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft

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

  • MEET UP TIME: ALPINE START: 4:00AM (BE EARLY)
  • MEET UP PLACE: WOOLY MAMMOTH PARK-N-RIDE: 18560 US-40, GOLDEN, CO 80401 (SECTION BB)
  • CARPOOL/PARKING CONTRIBUTION: $53  (132 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

Quandary Peak

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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