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Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Father Dyer Peak

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Father Dyer Peak

This is the first of two 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 (2-3,000') Be prepared for an all day adventure and bring your winning attitude.

Contacts

Patrick Hankins
Patrick Hankins
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 16, 2024
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2 miles/1000' per hour (slower in snow)
  • 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.   

Colorado Scrambles by Dave Cooper (p.195)

Route/Place

Father Dyer Peak

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

  2. Climbing Harness, Helmet, Ice Axe, Micro Spikes (potentially snowshoes)

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