Scrambling Skills: Beginner Intermediate Level (Turtlehead Jr & Calico Peak II)

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

When you RSVP, 2 separate answers are required:
Q1. What is your cell number?
Q2. Do you understand that Approach shoes are required?
Please respond in this format: 1. xxx-xxx-xxxx, 2. Yes

Questions: text Jim at 702-515-9824.

📌 This will be a training hike designed for attendees doing Bridge Mtn on Nov 7. We will practice specific scrambling skills for obstacles that will be encountered on Bridge Mtn such as a beehive and crack, a chute, traversing a ledge, downclimbing, and descending an exposed slab. A secondary benefit of this training is to become more comfortable being uncomfortable (e.g., with exposure).

A "Scrambling Skills" pin 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.

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

HIKE QUICK STATS:
Trailhead: Sandstone Quarry (inside scenic loop)
Distance: approx. 4 miles
Elevation Gain: approx. 1,800 feet
Summit: Turtlehead Jr 5,142 feet; Calico Tank Peak 4,870 feet
Class: 2, 3 and 3+
Exposure: yes
Difficulty: 3, specific scrambling skills development
Duration: 5.0 hours
Pace: moderate

Gear:
Approach shoes - required and will be checked at the garage
Trekking poles - no
Gloves - optional

No guests. Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.

We'll meet in Red Rock Casino West parking garage, 3rd floor, turn left, northwest corner, section 3D where we will form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. Arrive 10 minutes early so we can leave by 7:00am.

If you have a Red Rock or National Park pass, please bring it along with photo ID.

It is prime season so as a courtesy to all the other guests of the park, I am requiring everyone to carpool. Please do not ask if you can drive alone and meet at the trailhead.

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

*Lake Mead and Valley of Fire winter schedule is coming soon*

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.