Alpine Scrambling is defined as unroped climbing over mountainous terrain. The CMC Denver Group’s Alpine Scrambling Course (DEN ASC) consists of self-study material via google classroom, 2 online weekday evening lectures, 3 progressive field days.
Questions/Curious or Interested in Volunteering: cmcalpinescrambling@gmail.com
Tuition: TBD
Course Prerequisites:
- Completion of the CMC class Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) or equivalent
- Denver C Hiker Classification or recent equivalent hiking distances/elevation gain (12-15 miles, 2500-3500 feet gain)
Gear Required: Helmet, Ice Ax, 2 locking carabiners, 2 circular runners
Note: Enrollment is by application. Once an application is approved for the course, you will receive a code to enroll. You must enroll/pay tuition at the course on the CMC website. Note this is a twostep process.
This course if for CMC members only. Membership must be current through end date of course (August) to register for this course.
Process/Important Dates:
March:
- March 1, 2023 Application Process begins (Note: Class has filled quickly by mid-March in the past)
April:
- Waitlisted students informed of status
- Student Welcome Letter sent via email
- Look for DEN ASC only Bonus Fitness Hikes on CMC calendar
May:
- Google Classroom self-study materials opens
- Two Online Student Lectures (weeknights via Zoom)
- One in person Meet Up (weeknight)
- Look for DEN ASC only Bonus Fitness Hikes on CMC calendar
- Students register for the 3 progressive field days after completing Google Classroom self-study materials
May/June:
- Field days are progressive and held end of May through June and early July … check CMC calendar
- Field Day 1: Student Skills Field Day
- Field Day 2: Student Scramble #1
- Field Day 3: Student Scramble #2
