Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Twin Sisters and South Sister

• Meet Up Time: Alpine Start: 6:20am Westminster (BE EARLY) 

• Meet Up Place: 

  • Denver (westminster): 88th and Sheridan surface parking lot at road 36. Parking lot is south of the intersection, not!! the parking garage

• Carpool/Parking Contribution: 

  • $55 (120 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.   

Trailhead: dirt parking lot at road 7 South of Estes Park across to Lily Lake. Outhouse should be available at Lily Lake parking lot.

Route: mostly following a steeper trail until timberline. Gear up at timberline and scramble to East ridge then follow the ridge to the smaller of Twin Sister peak with some exposure. After short scrambling descent we climb the higher Sister peak. Depending on the group, time and weather, I plan to down climb this peak and routefind/scramble the rarely visited South peak.

If time allows we do a short roped climb and roped lowering/descent. Return to timberline on a boulder field and following the trail down.

Besides required scrambling equipment (see below) bring: sturdy boots with good ankle support, approach shoes are not allowed. Also bring rain gear, extra insulating layer (it can be windy up there) and well-fitting gloves (rocks are very rough and sharp). Bring only retractable hiking poles.

Remember, this a full day trip, please do not schedule any evening commitment.

With any question send e-mail to doktorbuboka@gmail.com (preferred) or text to 303-570-0443.

• RMNP Timed Entry will be checked; No RMNP Parks Pass required