Dead Horse Point
Details
Dead Horse Point is a prominence that lies between White Pinnacle Peak and Mt Wilson South Summit. There are two variants of the Dead Horse Gully Route to Dead Horse Point. We'll take the one that I haven't done in several years, so this will be partially exploratory. There will be very technical climbs and challenging obstacles. This is for skilled/experienced and adventurous scramblers only who are comfortable free climbing Class 4/Low Class 5 terrain. We'll descend via the White Pinnacle Route. There are several ropes on this route.
>> Everyone starts on the waitlist <<
If We Haven't Hiked Together
⚠️ ADVANCED & FIT SCRAMBLERS ONLY ⚠️
This route has challenging technical climbs. You MUST verify your experience level with me before being added:
Option 1: Update your VegasHikers profile with a detailed hiking/scrambling history
Option 2: Message me your scrambling experience details
STATS
Distance: ~5 miles
Elevation gain: ~2,000 feet
Elevation of peak: 5,790
Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours
Pace: Moderate
Class: 4+
Bring 2 - 3 liters of water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat
Gloves are helpful for the ropes.
Contact Card: Everyone should have a 3x5 card in their pack that has their emergency contacts on it and any pertinent medical history (allergies, meds, diabetes, etc). Place this in one of the small pockets of your pack to make it easy to find in the event that you're incapacitated.
Disclaimer
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park/BLM rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone.
- Assumption of Risk: Hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death, including but not limited to risks from: weather conditions, terrain, wildlife encounters, physical exertion, accidents, and delays in accessing medical care.
- Rock Scrambling Risk: You specifically acknowledge that rock scrambling is an inherently dangerous activity that involves significant risks, including but not limited to: falling, injury from loose or unstable rocks, head injuries, broken bones, and death. You understand that rock scrambling requires special skills, attention, and physical capabilities, and you accept all risks associated with this activity.
- Personal Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By participating, you certify that you are physically fit, adequately prepared, and capable of participating in the activity.
- Liability Waiver: The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.
- Property and Injury: All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.
- Emergency Costs: You understand that you are responsible for any costs associated with emergency response, rescue, or medical care that may be required during or as a result of this activity.
- Agreement: By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
