In cooperation with several board members interested in the art of light and fast movement in the mountains, the Colorado Mountain Club is piloting a new Denver-area program titled Peak Crushers. This program is aimed at competent runner-scramblers wishing to improve their speed and efficiency in higher altitudes and on ridges.
The pilot program is open to the first 16 people who apply and meet the minimum fitness and competency qualifications. The program runs April – September and requires that you commit to attending all sessions (dates below).
Pilot program participants should:
- be able to run 5 miles on rough trail with an minimum average pace of 12-minute miles,
- be extremely comfortable with 3rd and 4th class terrain un-roped, and
- be familiar with a comfortable with lightweight gear in the mountain environment.
E-mail Keegan Young directly at keeganyoung@cmc.org if you wish to participate.
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Peak Crusher Session Details (you must be able to attend all sessions to join the program):
Tuesday, April 20 at 5PM: Kickoff Meeting, Exercise Lecture, Run, and Benchmark Setting
North Table Loop
Tuesday, May 4 at 5PM: Mountain Navigation Refresher Lecture
Online Lecture
Tuesday, May 18 at 5PM: Group Run and Benchmark Setting
Mount Morrison
Tuesday, June 1 at 5PM: Mountain Weather Refresher
Online Lecture
Tuesday, June 15 at 5PM: Group Run, Exercise Review, and Benchmark Progression
North Table Loop
Tuesday, June 29 at 5PM: Gear Lecture
Online Lecture or AMC Lawn
Tuesday, June 29 at 5PM: Group Run and Benchmark Progression
Mount Morrison
Saturday July 10 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Setting
Mount Bierstadt
Saturday, July 24 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Setting
Mt Evans, Sawtooth Ridge
Saturday, August 7 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Setting
Torrey’s Peak, Kelso Ridge
Saturday, August 21 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Progression
Mount Bierstadt
Saturday, Sept 4 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Progression
Mt Evans, Sawtooth Ridge
Saturday, Sept 18 at 5AM: Group Run and Benchmark Progression
Torrey’s Peak, Kelso Ridge
Tuesday, Sept 21 at 5PM: Group Scramble and Season Finale Celebration
Second Flatiron, Southern Sun
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