Alpine Scrambling Course

Questions/Curious or Interested in Volunteering: cmcalpinescrambling@gmail.com 

Course Prerequisites:

1. PREREQUISITE: Completion of the CMC class Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) or equivalent
2. FITNESS REQUIREMENT: Recent hiking completed at distances/elevation gain of 12-15 miles and 2500-3500 feet gain (this was the Denver C Hiker Classification)
3. REQUIRED GEAR: Helmet, Ice Ax, 2 Circular Runners, 2 Locking Carabiners, Harness

Note: Registering for the course is a two-step process:

• STEP 1: Complete Online Course Application. The Application Button on the lower right will become active March 1, 2024. Our dedicated Application Process Volunteer reviews applications weekly.  You will receive notice of your acceptance.  WAIT to hear confirmation of your acceptance BEFORE enrolling in the course.
• STEP 2: Once your application is approved for the course meaning you have received an email confirmation that your application was accepted, you must enroll/pay tuition for the course on the CMC website.

This course is for CMC members only.  Membership must be current through the end date of course (July 1st) to register for this course.

Process/Important Dates: 

Check out and review all the mandatory online lectures and time period for online self-study.  Although not mandatory, check the Field Days, Progressive Scrambles and Back-Up Weather Date.  For the Field Days, students are divided into Saturday or Sunday tracks. Cancelations are problematic and there no make up dates available.