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Berthoud Pass

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RMOTHG Trip – Berthoud Pass

(Correction: this hike should be under "Butler Gulch") This 4 mile / 1000 ft gain spike-hike ascends the Butler Gulch Trail to treeline - and further if conditions allow. We'll maintain a steady, brisk pace (1.8 - 2 mph) with minimal stops. Estimated time to complete: 3-4 hours.

Contacts

Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • Pace: Steady & Brisk 1.8 - 2mph - minimal stops

Leader will inform everyone about up-to-date weather and snow conditions prior to the trip. Check out this video for a preview (featuring our very own RMOTHGer, Dave "The Yeti" Armstrong):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9SsiucJnm4 

Meeting Time:    8:00 am

Meeting Place:    Wooly Mammoth Park n Ride, Section BB (across from Exxon Station). I70 exit 259.  18561 Highway 40, Golden, CO.

Route/Place

Berthoud Pass

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

In Winter - especially above treeline - the 10 Essentials can be critical. Of particular importance is a Bivy Sac.  Most Recommended:  "SOL Escape Bivy."

Snowshoes and/or Microspikes and Poles with baskets are required.  
Kahtoola Microspikes are the Standard. Yaktrax & similar are typically inadequate - except for walking on icy urban sidewalks.

Bring hand-warmers and a system to prevent your water from freezing.

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