NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

NoCo ASC - Optional Scrambling Trip – State Forest State Park

Optional scrambling trip for the Northern Colorado Alpine Scrambling Course. From West Branch Trailhead on Laramie River Road near 8600', backpack approximately 6 miles to 10,600' near treeline below Island Lake to make camp. In the morning, scramble class 3+ terrain to Island Lake Peak at 12,220'. This seldom climbed peak is also referred to as Peak 12220b and is designated the "ruggedest peak in the Rawah." After summit, break camp and return home.

  • Sat, Sep 2, 2023 — Sun, Sep 3, 2023
  • Northern Colorado
  • Scrambling
  • Intermediate Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,620 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,220 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

Additional information will be distributed to participants prior to the trip. Plan for a late morning to midday Saturday start to travel to the trailhead and allow time to backpack to campsite and establish camp prior to sundown.

This is an elective scrambling trip for the NoCo Alpine Scrambling Course. This trip will involve a challenging 6 mile backpack with approximately 2,000' elevation gain to camp, then an additional 1,600' gain on summit day scrambling over class 3 terrain to the summit. Trip scheduled for Saturday, 2 Sep - Sunday, 3 Sep.

Please communicate with leader prior to registration.

Badges

instructors will earn:

Route/Place

State Forest State Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • 10 Essentials
  • Overnight backpacking equipment
    • Tent or bivy
    • Sleeping bag
  • Climbing Helmet
  • Climbing Harness
  • Prusik or Klemheist
  • (2) Locking Carabiners
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