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Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 2: Scramble Field Day – Torrey's Peak

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

Valerie Garrison
Valerie Garrison
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 22, 2024
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Difficult C
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft

  • Meet Up Time: Alpine Start: 3:30am (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. 271)

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

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Route/Place

Torrey's Peak

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

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

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