Mountaineering – Pettingell Peak

Trip

Mountaineering – Pettingell Peak

*** This is an overnight graduation trip for students of the 2026 Northern Colorado Basic Mountaineering Course; registration is reserved for those students. ***

  • Sat, Sep 5, 2026 — Sun, Sep 6, 2026
  • Northern Colorado
  • Mountaineering
  • Intermediate Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,500 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

We plan on climbing Pettingell Peak via the Citadel Traverse after the approach and overnight camp at the base of The Citadel.

Saturday September 5th -- 1 pm at the Herman Gulch Trailhead.

Roster
Route/Place

Pettingell Peak


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See trip plan developed by BMC student group sent by seperate email.

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