Scrambling • Awards

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Award Rules and Policies

Purpose: To encourage graduates of the Everett Alpine Scrambling course to continue participation in Alpine Scrambling and other activities of The Mountaineers.

Applicants

• Shall be qualified Mountaineer Alpine Scramblers.
• Shall be active members of The Mountaineers at the time of all qualifying trips.
• Shall apply using the Award Application Form.

Qualifying Trips

• Shall follow completion of the requirements for Everett Alpine Scrambler qualification.
• Minimum of 3 people; at least 2 of which must be members of The Mountaineers.
• May be listed only once each in both the Peak Group Award and Elevation Gain Award categories.

Peak Group Awards

• Provide recognition for successful attainment of summits only from the Everett Scramble List or be an official Mountaineer trip.
• Hat of a different color for each group embroidered on the front with a Mountaineers logo, "Everett Alpine Scrambles," and the appropriate peak group name (Challenge Group, Adventure Group, or Endurance Group).

Elevation Gain Awards

• Provide recognition for accumulated elevation gains from Alpine Scrambling, Climbing, Snow Shoeing, Hiking, and Backpacking.
• Successful arrival at the destination of a summit is not required, but only the elevation gain actually reached shall be included.
• Bandanna of a different color for each level screen printed with a Mountaineers logo and the level of 100,000', 250,000', 500,000', 750,000', or MegaMountaineer.

Leader Hats

• Provide recognition of Alpine Scramble leaders.
• Presented by the Alpine Scramble committee to current Alpine Scramble leaders.
• Shall be worn only by the Alpine Scramble trip leader.
• Hat of a unique color embroidered on the front with a Mountaineers logo, "Everett Alpine Scrambles," and "Leader".

Award Presentation

• Maximum of one time per person for each award level.