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Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Mt Bierstadt

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Mt Bierstadt

This is the second of two progressive Scramble Field Days for students currently enrolled in Alpine Scrambling Course Denver. Students must successfully complete Level 1: Scramble Field Day to attend Level 2: Scramble Field Day. 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 23, 2024
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,065 ft

  • 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: 

    • $33 Formula: .4xRT mileage (82 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.   

BETA: CMC press Guidebook: Colorado Scrambles (p. 266)

Note: High Use Area; Beyond Leave No Trace: Think about collecting trash, bring a bag, on your descent.  

Take Mt. Bierstadt West Slopes route to the summit of Mt. Bierstadt and traverse the Sawtooth Ridge to Mt. Evans.  Depending on time, the group can reverse the ridge to Mt. Bierstadt or descend a western gully to return to the cars.

Route/Place

Mt Bierstadt

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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