Scrambling Skills: Advanced Beginner (Kraft Mtn Pegasus Route)

Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.

Questions or Comments: text Jim at 702-515-9824

Attendees should have already done at least one scrambling event or be fearless and fit; more experienced scramblers are welcome.

Scrambling is not hiking; it is climbing up, down, over, under, around and threw rocks. The difficulty of our route will be based on the experience level of the attendees. If you are new to scrambling, you will learn about different techniques, terminology, gear and safety; all while being amongst the most amazing people and scenery in Las Vegas. Scrambling is challenging and FUN for anyone who enjoys adventure and doesn't mind a few scratches or bruises along the way.

A "Scrambling Skills" pin (see Photo above) is available to anyone who completes at least one each of Beginner Level, Advanced Beginner Level, Beginner Intermediate Level, and Intermediate Level "Scrambling Skills" hikes with me. You can also receive the pin from fellow organizer John Gonsalves on weekday mornings.

📌This route starts at Kraft Trailhead, goes up the Pegasus Route to a ridge above The Beach, continues to the peak, and comes down on the west side.

This hike is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Founder's Deck.

STATS
Trailhead: Kraft Mtn Trailhead
Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1,100 feet
Elevation of peak: 4,714 feet
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Class: 2 and 3 (requires using your hands to raise and lower yourself)
Exposure: Some
Pace: Slow to moderate ⁞ Conversational
Time: 3.5 hours

Gear:
Approach shoes (La Sportiva, Scarpa, Five-Ten) are highly recommended but not required
Trekking poles are discouraged
Full-finger or finger-less gloves are recommended but not required

No pets or children. Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.

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Tentative Schedule:
10/17 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Beginner Level (Kraft Mtn Pegasus Route) - Founder's
10/24 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level for Experienced Hikers
10/31 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Intermediate Level (Bridge Mtn Training: Turtlehead Jr & Calico Tank Peak II) - Founder's
11/7 - Scrambling Skills - Intermediate Level (Bridge Mtn, need 4WD HCV's) - Founder's
11/14 - Scrambling Skills - Intermediate Level (Imagination Trench)

Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. 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. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. 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.