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Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell Peak

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Pettingell 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

Pat Shively
Pat Shively
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 16, 2024
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Mod C
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.75 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,250 ft
  • MEET UP TIME: ALPINE START: 4:00AM (BE EARLY)
  • MEET UP PLACE: 
  • CARPOOL/PARKING CONTRIBUTION: 
    • $25 (80 MILES RT/DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG STUDENTS: BRING CASH/EXACT CHANGE/Venmo)
    • NOTE: DEN ASC HONORS OUR ALL VOLUNTEER LEADERS BY NOT INCLUDING THEM IN THE CARPOOL/PARKING FEE CONTRIBUTION
    • PACE: FAST

  • CANCELLATIONS ARE PROBLEMATIC AND IT IS NOT GUARANTEED THAT A MAKE UP SCRAMBLE WILL BE AVAILABLE.   

BETA: Pettingell Peak via East Ridge

We'll take the Herman Gulch trail towards Herman Lake and gain Pettingell Peak's east ridge using the ridgeline that borders the east side of Herman Lake.   We will practice route finding and climbing movement while scrambling along the ridge en-route to the summit.  Then, we will descend Pettingell's southern slopes and glissade to Herman Lake if we find favorable snow conditions

Route/Place

Pettingell Peak

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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