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Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast Ridge)

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge (Northeast 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

Michael Simon
Michael Simon
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jul 26, 2026
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft

BETA: CMC press Guidebook: Colorado Scrambles (p. 271)

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

  • Meet Up Time: Alpine Start: 3:30am (BE EARLY)

  • 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)

    • 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

Torrey's Peak

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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