Ridgeway Route to Calico Tanks Peak

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf

You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver.

If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.

AND

• You must have hiked with me on a Tier 4 hike, OR have a "Scrambling Skills" pin from a VegasHikers Organizer.

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

This is a new route I created that goes up to Calico Tanks Peak. It has a lot of new obstacles and challenges. It's steeper than the other routes and so it's a little tougher on your lungs. There is some exposure on this route, but it's minimized.

The view at the top is spectacular. We'll stop there for a short while and then return down using a different route down. The route down will have a lot of obstacles and challenges also.

Along these routes I have seen lots of wildlife. I always hope to see more. Take a look at my wildlife gallery for some of my favorite pictures of animals I've seen in the Park.
http://richardwaltjen.com/galleries-2/animal-gallery/
We'll see lots of different colors of rock and new formations. We'll also see some familiar rock formations that may not be so familiar when viewed from new angles.

• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.

• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Meet Location will be sent by text or message on the day prior to the hike.

STATS
• Distance: ~ 2 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~ 1100 ft.
• High point: 4935
• Low point: 3700
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 4.5 hours max.
• Bring: At least two liters of water. Snack

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdf

Passages
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Passages.pdf

Pin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf