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Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Level 1: Scramble Field Day – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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

Lee Janssen
Lee Janssen
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 18, 2023
  • Denver
  • Scrambling
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 4.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,388 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

Hike from Bootleg Bottom picnic area along Coyote trail to
Tremont Ridge. Scramble along Tremont Mtn ridge and return to Bootleg Bottom picnic area. Optional scrambling along Promontory ridge.

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  • Meet Up Time: Be ready for a 7:00 AM departure.

  • Meet Up Place: coors tek parking lot

  • Carpool/Parking Contribution: 

        • $14 FORMULA: .4XRT MILEAGE (35 MILES RT/DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG STUDENTS: BRING CASH/EXACT CHANGE).

        • PARKING: Colorado Parks Pass is required - $10 for a daily pass or free with your Keep Colorado Wild Vehicle Registration Pass

    • NOTE: DEN ASC honors our all volunteer leaders by not including them in the carpool/parking fee contribution

    • PACE: MODERATELY SLOW - WE WILL PRACTICE DOWNCLIMBING WHICH IS A SLOW PROCESS.

Cancellations are problematic and it is not guaranteed that a make up scramble will be available.   

Route/Place

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  1. 10 Essentials to include BIVVY/Shelter

  2. Climbing Harness, Helmet - there is no snow on this route

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