Scramble – Climb of Mt. Vigal

Trip

Scramble – Climb of Mt. Vigal

Climb of Mt. Vigal

  • Sat, May 25, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Scrambling, Mountaineering, Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate to Difficult
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,073 ft
  • Pace: 1.0

We will meet at Bear Trap Ranch at 4:00am.

We will have an alpine start from Bear Trap Ranch, with the aim to be on the summit of Mt. Vigal for sunrise.  Afterwards, we will descend the overhanging rappel route on the north face of Mt. Vigal and then complete our trip with a hike back down to Bear Trap Ranch.

Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Since we will rappel down off of the cliff below the summit, each person will need a harness, 2 locking carabiners, ATC, PAS, prussic cord or hollow block and helmet.

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