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June, 2013
The Monthly Publication of the Wasatch Mountain Club
The Rambler
Volume 92, Number 6
The Wasatch Mountain Club
1390 S. 1100 E. #103
Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2443
(801) 463-9842
2012-2013 GOVERNING BOARD
Lodge: Foundation Liaison, Bob Myers
(466-3292) robertmyers47@gmail.com
President: John Veranth
(278-5826) veranth@xmission.com
Lodge Use: Earl Cook
(580-6188) ecookut@hotmail.com
Vice-President: Will McCarvill (942-2921)
will@commercialchemistries.com
Mountaineering:
Co-director: Nathan Schweitz
(942-0852) nathanschweitz@hotmail.com
Co-director: Steve Duncan
(892-0443) duncste@comcast.net
Secretary; Chris Frazier
(262-7152) cbfraizer@comcast.net
Treasurer:
Co-director: John Butler
(718-4166) john@utahman.com
Co-director: Donovan Lynch
((315-368-8522) donovanlynch@gmail.com
Membership:
Co-director: Eileen Gidley
(870-5870) eileengidley@gmail.com
Co-director: Angie Vincent
(281-3160)dvince182@yahoo.com
Historian: Alexis Kelner
(359-5387) kelner@xmission.com
Biking: Robert Turner
(467-1129) r46turner@gmail.com
Boating: Zig Sondelski
(230-3623) zig.sondelski@gmail.com
Conservation: Will McCarvill (942-2921)
will@commercialchemistries.com
Social:
Co-director: Tony Hellman
(809-6133) utahhomes4us@gmail.com
Co-director: Helen Corena (561-0095)
Hiking:
Co-director: Liz Cordova
(486-0909) liz1466@live.com
Co-director: Julie Kilgore
(244-3323) jk@wasatch-environmental.com
Information Technology:
Co-director: Bret Mathews
(831-5940) bretmaverick999@yahoo.com
Co-director: Bernard Rouse
(435-882-4427) bernardrouse@q.com
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Public Relations:
Co-director: Chris Fraizer
(262-7152) cbfraizer@comcast.net
Co-director: Donnie Benson
(466-5141) dbenson@u2m2.utah.edu
Rambler Publications:
Editor: Kathy Craig (502-0465)
wasatchmountainclub@gmail.com
Winter Sports: Walt Haas
(209-2545) haas@xmission.com
COORDINATORS:
Boating Equipment: Bret Mathews
(831-5940) bretmaverick999@yahoo.com
Canoeing: Vacant
Canyoneering: Rick Thompson
gone2moab@hotmail.com
Evening Hikes: Mark Bloomenthal
(842-1242) markbloomenthal@yahoo.com
Mountain Biking: Jennifer Ritter
(359-4955) hypercorrectiion@gmail.com
Rambler Graphics: Suzanne Nakagawa
(362-8383)
Rambler Mailing: Chris Venizelos
(554-3697)
Sing-a-Long:
Bart Bartholoma
(277-4093) bartbartholoma@netscape.net
LaRae Bartholoma
(277-4093) roosiebear@gmail.com
Ski, Backcountry: Vacant
Ski, Touring: Mike Berry
(583-4721) mberryxc@earthlink.net
Snowshoeing: Deirdre Flynn
(466-9310) deirdre.flynn@marriott.com
Trails: Dave Andrenyak
(582-6106) andrenyakda@aim.com
TRUSTEES:
Dave Rumbellow 2010-2014
(889-6016) djr3@xmission.com
Cheryl Soshnik 2011-2015
(435-649-9008) csoshnik@yahoo.com
Gretchen Siegler 2012-2016
(661-5635) gsiegler@westminstercollege.edu
Barb Hanson 2013-2017
(485-0132) barbhanson30@hotmail.com
Trustee Emeritus:
Dale Green (277-6417)
The Rambler (USPS 053-410) is published
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Copyright 2013 Wasatch Mountain Club
FRONT COVER:
IN THIS ISSUE:
The WMC Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caine Alder Memorial Hike. . . . . . . . 7
Boating Director's Message . . . . . . . 8
Remembering Terry Rollins . . . . . . 14
Faint Trails in the Wasatch . . . . . . . 26
Welcome to New Members . . . . . . . 31
Activities Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Non-WMC Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
The 4 Horsemen of the Apocolypse,
North Timp Summit with the False
Summit to the North
L-R: Sam Grant, Kevin Campbell,
Michael Hannan and John Badila
Michael Hannan's Annual (5th)
Cold Fusion Couloir Extreme Hike
April 27, 2013
Trip Report and photos - pages 32-36
from the
editor
To achieve a high
quality printed
Rambler, I have
been advised by
our publisher to
please avoid using
camera phones
to produce your
pictures. Despite the
high quality of the
newer phones, when
you start resizing
the pictures, the
quality drastically
diminishes.
WMC Purpose
(Article II of the WMC Constitution)
The purpose shall be to promote the physical and spiritual well-being of its members and
others by outdoor activities; to unite the energy, interests and knowledge of students, explorers
and lovers of the mountains, deserts and rivers of Utah; to collect and disseminate information
regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature and art; to explore and picture
the scenic wonders of this and surrounding states; to foster awareness of scenic beauties; and to
encourage preservation of our natural areas including their plant, animal and bird life.
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We offer you the chance to hike to the top of breathtaking mountains while making a difference!
LET US DO THE WORK! We can help you, your club or
company setup your fundraising page and fundraise
for your trip so it costs you nothing.
The date for our next climb is approaching! Visit:
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Dave Andrenyak's Hiking Trail Maintenance
New Section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Photos by
Dave Andrenyak
May 4, 2013
Dave: On May 4, 2013, Wasatch Mountain Club members joined with the Bonneville
Shoreline Committee and other volunteers to continue work on the new section of the
Bonneville Shoreline trail. The work involved removing roots/rocks and improving
the tread on the trail that was initially laid out and cut last year. Thank you to all that
participated. We are making progress.
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April 14, 2013
Phyllis: In a time of rather unpleasant weather, Mother Nature gave us a break for
this hike. It was cold, the trail was somewhat muddy, and the snow on the ridge was
unusually firm for this time of year. But nine intrepid hikers braved conditions for
a good hike. Participants were Phil Cherry, Maya Pandya, Gene Chrisenbery, Barb
Hanson, Steve Duncan, Knick Knickerbocker, Erin McCormack, Susan Allen, and Robert
Myers. We were joined on the ridge by late comers, Jennifer Edgar and Darryl Furse.
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Caine Alder Memorial Hike
For those who knew Caine, a hike in his honor is being planned for June 29,
2013. Details will follow by email, or you can call Phyllis Anderson at (801)
733-4806.
Caine passed away on October 7, 2012 at the age of 78. A long-time club
member, Caine had a love affair with Twin Peaks, and climbed it for the
275th time in June, just four months prior.
Caine aspired to full membership in the WMC at age 16. In October 1953
(I think), he accompanied Harold Goodro and Lee Jensen on the first-ever
successful expedition to the bottom of Neff’s Cave. He returned in October 1956 with Dale Green, Paul
Schettler, Bob Wright, Yves Eriksson, and Alexis Kelner to map the cave. (For caving enthusiasts, there is a
fascinating account at http://www.caves.org/grotto/timpgrotto/Neffs.html.)
Caine was involved in many mountain rescues, perhaps most prominently the rescue attempt of the five men
who went down in the B-25 bomber crash on Mt. Timpanogos on March 9, 1955. All were killed, but with the
severe weather conditions and new snow, only four bodies were recovered. In May, Caine located the fifth
victim and recovered the body for a grateful Air Force.
Caine was always a vigorous outdoorsman, but many people did not know that he was also a concert-level
pianist. In fact, Caine never talked about his exploits in either arena, and friends and even family members
were often taken by surprise. He was a truly extraordinary person. For more delightful reading, see: http://
vladimirhorowitz.hostzi.com/1_43_In-Memoriam-Caine-Alder-1933-2012-.html.
Ellen Leis on
“Choir Boy”,
Lower S-Curve
wall, Big
Cottonwood
Canyon
Photo by
Steve
Duncan
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WASATCH
MOUNTAIN CLUB
Est. 1920
The Wasatch Mountain
Club, formed in 1920, is
an organization of outdoor
enthusiasts who engage in
recreational activities as well
as social gatherings and
conservation efforts.
Check out our activities calendar and
join us for an adventure!
Club ACTIVITIES INCludE
• Hiking,backpackingandcamping
• Flatandwhitewaterkayaking,
canoeing and rafting,
• Mountainandroadbiking,
• Rockandiceclimbing,canyoneering
and mountaineering,
• Snowshoeing,
• Nordic&alpinebackcountryskiing,
• Social/entertainmentactivities/
programs
• Conservationpursuits
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
WASATCHMOUNTAINCLUB.ORG
INFO@WASATCHMOUNTAINCLUB.ORG
June 2013 Boating Director’s Message (Zig Sondelski)
Busy June, Jordan River Trips Resume, “Expedition” River Trip
Our boating season is ramping up fast. In May, we had the Gray Canyon beginner trip. In June there
are river trips on the San Juan and Lodore (2 each), Yampa, Grand Canyon and Split Mountain. We are
expecting about 1,000 person river days for 2013, and that’s what takes people on the water.
Now that we have all of these trips scheduled, organizers are busy completing permit paperwork, getting
people signed up and reserving vehicles, trailers and shuttles. Thanks to the new organizers for getting
involved and the mentors for supporting them. The next issue is to get more organizers trained and insure
they are mentored.
The big order of Watershed dry bags arrived in May and Kevin Earl distributed them. (If you haven’t picked
yours up by now, you better contact Kevin ASAP.)
You will again see Jordan River trips showing up on the June calendar this year. The trips are set up to
run sections of the Jordan River one afternoon during the week after work and be done before dark. It is
amazing how the city sights and sounds disappear behind the green curtain and wildlife appears. Rent a
kayak or other boat and join us for an afternoon of river serenity in the city. Thanks to Margie Gendler for
starting this activity and for helping transition it to Daniel Baker and Catherine Owens.
We are organizing one “expedition” river trip each year that we don’t do regularly. This year it is Cataract
Canyon on the Colorado River in September. It seems a long way off, but now is the time to sign up. It is
being planned with the National Park Service (NPS) as a service project (we also get some motor support
from the NPS). The NPS would like to get the trip confirmed and we have space available. This trip may
not be repeated for several years as we have others lined up after this.
Check out our current boating schedule in this Rambler or on the WMC online Activities Calendar and see
what river trips you might be interested in joining.
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2013 BOATING CALENDAR
Launch
Date
May 18 - 19
May 25 - 26
AS OF MAY 10, 2013
Trip
Class
Rapids
Beginner Gray Canyon
II
Beginner Moab Daily
May 29 - Jun 2 San Juan
Organizer
Organizer Contact
Donnie Benson
donnie.benson@u2m2.utah.edu
Zig Sondelski
zig.sondelski@gmail.com
I
Nicolle Wiaderny nwiaderny@gmail.com
II
Kelly Beumer
kelly@biochem.utah.edu
Jun 1 - 2
Westwater
IV-
Nicolle Wiaderny nwiaderny@gmail.com
Jun 5 - 8
Lodore
III+
Bunny Sterin
riverbunnyak@yahoo.com
Jun 12 - 15
Lodore
III+
Zig Sondelski
Jun 12 - 16
Yampa
III+
Carl Harline
cgharline@gmail.com
Jun 15 - 16
Sevier
II
OPEN
Max Snyder
Jun 15 - Jul 1 Grand Canyon
V
Mark Grosser
markjgrosser@yahoo.com
Jun 22 - 23
Beginner Split
Mountain
III
Donnie Benson
donnie.benson@u2m2.utah.edu
Jul 4 - 7
Payette
II
Rick Thompson
gone2moab@hotmail.com
Jul 10 - 16
Main Salmon
III
Dudley
McIlhenny
dudley.mcilhenny@gmail.com
Jul 13 - 14
Beginner Split
Mountain
III
Zig Sondelski
Kelly Beumer
kelly@biochem.utah.edu
Jul 17 - 22
Desolation
III
Mike Bullinger
mikebullinger@msn.com
Jul 24 - 30
Main Salmon
III
Erik Vogel
erikvogel@comcast.net
Jul 26 - Aug 2 Main Salmon
III
OPEN
Bert Ley
Aug 8 - 13
Desolation
III
Alan Mayo
alan_mayo@live.com
Aug 9 - 13
San Juan Islands
II
Steve Seliger
steveseliger@gmail.com
Aug ??
Beginner Alpine
III
OPEN
Sep 8 - 14
Stillwater Canyon
II-
Marjorie Gendler gendler801@aol.com
Sep 13 - 18
Desolation
III
John Veranth
veranth@xmission.com
Sep 18 - 25
Cataract Service Proj
IV
Zig Sondelski
Sep 27-Aug 3 Middle Fork Salmon
IV
OPEN
Alan Polumbos
Sep ??
Boat Shed Closing
0
Bret Matthews
bretmaverick999@yahoo.com
Oct ??
Pink Flamingo
0
Cindy Crass
The Wasatch Mountain Club has a vibrant boating program and owns boats and gear to fully
equip club boating trips. The club schedules a wide variety of trips from daily runs to week-long
river trips. Trips range in intensity from serene flat water canoe trips to challenging class IV-V
whitewater.
For trips on permitted rivers, the trip organizer generally is the permit owner. Participants
on the trip are the permit owner’s guests. As such, the permit holder may invite or exclude
anyone from his or her trip. Organizers frequently screen participants to assure they have the
necessary skills, experience and/or gear necessary for a certain trip.
Trip costs are split among the participants based on a variety of factors.
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Randy Long
Newcomer/Beginner Hike
to Lower Bell's Reservoir
and
Julie Kilgore's
Julie: A little rain/snow/
hail/wind couldn't keep this
group of hardy souls away!
We combined this newcomer
hike with some graffiti
removal and trash clean-up.
L-R: Ryan, Hal,
Randy, Helena,
Julie and Sean
Sean helps remove graffiti using the
anti-graffiti spray Hal brought along
Photos by
Julie Kilgore
April 20, 2013
Hal points out the landslide
scarp that exposed a section
of the terminal morraine
People join the Wasatch Mountain Club because they like to go backpacking, biking, road
biking, mountain biking, rafting, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, rock
climbing, ice climbing, indoor climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, hike, hiking, moonlight
hike, day hike, evening hike, leisurely hike, turtle hike, car camp, trek in Nepal, back country
skiing, snowshoeing, avalanche education, making snow caves, doing trail maintenance,
supporting conservation issues, preserving the Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge, socializing,
making dutch oven meals, going to movies, attending potlucks, and enjoying barbecues. It
does not matter if you are new in town, newly single, recently retired, just moved here, want
to social network, or just meet new people there is a good chance you will enjoy one of the
activities they organize. Some activities are pretty tame and others are very adventurous.
Club members typically enjoy outdoor non-motorized recreation and, by organizing trips, are
willing to share what they know with you. Many of the outdoor activities they do are in the
Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, UT. So if you have a sense of adventure, check us out!
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Jo
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Aymara
Jimenez
John Butler's
Shady Spur Climb
Ellen: After deciding that the rain would
hold off for a while, John Butler, Peter
Ashcroft, Aymara Jimenez, Robert Ging and
Ellen Leis hiked up to the Shady Spur area
in Little Cottonwood Canyon for a morning
of climbing. John and Robert led the way.
Peter, Aymara and Ellen followed. In spite
of off-and-on sprinkles and wind gusts, four
routes were successfully climbed.
Ro
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ing
April 13, 2013
Peter Ashcroft
Photos by
Ellen Leis
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The smile of the spirits was
wide and inviting this year.
There was more snow
that most of us ever could
remember. There were
really no snow bridges,
as one could almost ski
anywhere. Several members
had gone up early and put
in a substantial track which
eliminated the afternoon
softening and break through
problem. Only the late
afternoon-early evening
stretch from the summer
trailhead to the car park was
a little problematic in spots.
The track on the long creek
section was firm and fast.
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"Skinning up"
below Gunsight Pass
First of the 8 from the
"core" group reaching the
Kings Peak summit by
1:30 p.m. (all identified in
the other photo captions)
There was the usual
distribution of veterans and
first timers in the group of
19. The visiting dignitary,
Paul Horton, drove down
from Jackson and had a good
day.
Larry and Steve Swanson
k
March 30, 2013
Headlamps were optional
early in the morning as the
full moon lit up the track.
There were just enough
clouds scudding by to keep
the snow softening in check.
It was really a nice day!
The 40th is in the books.
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An
Larry and Steve Swanson's
The Snow Spirits that
hunker down and live in the
deep hollows of Kings Peak
(13,528 ft.) can reach out
and either smite or smile on
the KPT single day ascent in
late spring every year.
Dmitry Pruss and
Glen Mackey
in the upper basin
Bard LeFevre
approaching Gunsight Pass
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Dmitry Pruss, Judy Zachary,
Mike Berry and Mathew Van
Horn near the top; Barry
DeHaan just out of sight
Rob Rogalski
completes the
"Swanson's cut-off"
traverse above
Gunsight Pass
A beautiful day for the
40th Annual Kings Peak
Ski Tour
Photos by Rob Rogalski
and Dmitry Pruss
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Remembering Terry Rollins (1952 – 2013)
by Michael Budig, Thom Dickison and Cheryl Soshnik
Cheryl Soshnick: Terry Rollins, a 35 year member of the
Wasatch Mountain Club, embraced life, the outdoors, family,
friends and fun to the fullest in his short 60 years on this earth.
He did what so many of us could only dream of – he quit his
9-to-5 job in the world of finance at age 42 in order to explore
the rest of the world via foot, ski, backpack, bicycle, boat, sports
stadiums, and yes, even by bungee cord. And he did it all with
a huge grin while telling groaner jokes – making you laugh was
his passion. Terry was an elegant and proficient back country
skier. One year he vowed to ski at least one day every month
of the year – and he did. He bicycled with the club, including
a number of the Bob Wright Death Valley Winter Escapes, and
then did extensive bicycle touring once he quit his full time
job. Terry also enjoyed trekking in Nepal and India with other
WMC members. For the last 12 years, he had been traveling to
Asia to teach English for half of the year, and then to come back to Utah for the skiing. The diagnosis of ALS,
commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, was made just last fall. The disease came on swiftly, and now he’s
gone. I wonder if he had a premonition 20 years ago that helped him make the decision to quit his job at such
a young age and to play as fast and as hard as he could? Terry you will be greatly missed by so many of your
friends in the Wasatch Mountain Club.
Thom Dickison shares these memories of Terry: I met
Terry on a Wasatch Mountain Club hike to Box Elder Peak in
1979. I was drawn to his sense of humor and love of the
outdoors. Over the next 30 plus years I enjoyed his company
on many hikes, backpacks, ski trips, and bike rides. Terry was
always ready to do an activity with the club or with a small
group of friends. Terry led trips for the Mountain Club, cooked
hamburgers for the climbing/hiking night in Big Cottonwood
Canyon, and served as WMC Treasurer for several years in the
1980's. Terry will be greatly missed by his many friends!
Mike Budig has more stories of Terry in the WMC: Terry
Rollins and I both joined the Wasatch Mountain Club in the early
1980’s and became good friends. We enjoyed hiking, biking,
rafting, skiing, backpacking and snowshoeing together, as well as going to many Jazz games. I especially
remember the time I skied with Terry on President’s Day in the early or mid-80’s. We skied from Alta to Days
Fork on a sunny and beautiful incredible snow day. It was one of the most impressive ski tours I ever did - but
for a great skier like Terry, it was just another great day.
I also remember captaining a boat with him and his girlfriend at the time through the Gates of Lodore on a trip
which was a great adventure. We shared a lot over the years as we aged and grew.
His sense of humor was always at the forefront. I remember he once told me about a teenage job, probably
his first, in an ice cream parlor. He said that once Mr. Snelgrove took him aside and asked him to stop telling
dirty jokes to the women he worked with. I thought this was hilarious and commented: “Sounds like the die
was cast early”. It was hard to see him slowly fade in recent months. I tried to make him laugh when I visited
and did get a laugh when I reminded him of this story.
He was lucky to have met his love, Susan, and it was obvious they were very happy and caring towards each
other. It is sad that their time together was so short. I miss Terry and will never forget him.
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Rick Gamble
and
Little Black Mountain Hike
Car r ie Clark's
April 21, 2013
Dave giving us
a "high-five"
Maya, Dave, Jude and Dan heading up the trail
Andy, Dan, Dave and Rick
enjoying the view
Participants: Andy Beard, Carrie
Clark, Dan Clark, Jude Elizondo, Rick
Gamble, Dave Ivers, Akiko Kamimura,
Knick Knickerbocker, Maya Pandya,
Dave Rumbellow, Dan Smith, Chris
Winter and Roger Young.
Maya enjoying the day
Photos by
Akiko Kamimura
and Maya Pandya
L-R: Roger Young, Dan Smith, Dave
Rumbellow, Dan Clark, Jude Elizondo, Andy
Beard, Carrie Clark, Rick Gamble, Akiko
Kimimura and Maya Pandya
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Julie Kilgore's Yellowstone Hike and Bike Ride Trip
April 12-14, 2013
April 13th, Biking with the Bisons: Yellowstone is amazing any time of year, but riding bikes in the
park during that 30-day window that the west entrance is closed to all vehicle traffic, it is magical.
But it does require some faith and flexibility.
As usual, the weather this time of year is complex.
The morning of our ride we woke to a couple of
inches of new snow, but nothing significant enough
to stop the ride. The group of hardy souls joining me
this year included Alex Rudd, Barb Gardner, Robert
Turner, Clark and Holley Richards, Shane and Jacque
Bode, Cindy Crass, and newcomer Craig Ellsworth.
Fresh snow
Upon arrival at the west entrance, the asphalt
was clear and the day was warm enough to
Group at the entrance
Clear roads
Julie and Alex
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deal with any snow that was sure to accompany
those storm clouds in the distance. With the park
pretty much all to ourselves, we were free to ride
and chat and stop and gaze as our leisure.
Watching
animals
Robert and Cindy along Riverside Drive
The gro
up at 7
Mile Br
idge
It didn’t take long to find our first Yellowstone
wildlife, a full elk herd including a male that
we were surprised to see still had last year’s
rack.
Elk herd
Male Elk
Another group of ladies entertained us along
the river bank and a couple of miles later.
Elk
Photos by Julie Kilgore,
Alex Rudd, Craig Ellsworth
and Barb Gardner
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But it’s not a real “biking with the bison”
adventure until it comes time to share the
road! Sometimes the herd follows the rules
well enough to keep a passing lane open.
Craig
passe
s herd
Sharing the road
Other times, the bison seem to think they
own the entire road, making it a little more
challenging to get by without a little help from
an occasional passing park employee.
Waiting to pass
Pa
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ssi
as
ta
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With only the occasional mishap, it was another
successful 30-mile ride full of the wide range
of conditions! As promised, conditions ranged
from snow to blue sky.
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Snow
Blue Sky
On the drive back to Salt Lake, part of the
group took a detour to check out Red Rock
Pass, the break in the mountains that drained
Lake Bonneville.
RedRock Story
Lake Bonneville Sign
We followed the back roads into
Utah, giving Robert Turner a
whole bunch of ideas for future
bike rides!!
Red Rock Pass
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Dudley McIlhenny's Black Canyon Kayak/Canoe Trip
March 21-24, 2013
Participants: Dudley, Tesesa, Jennifer, Darryl, Rod and (yours truly) Giulia.
Hi! I am Giulia who is kind of new in the Club. I was given the task to write the report and here it is. This was my very first canoe trip and my first Black Canyon experience.
I carpooled with Rod Collins, such a nice guy. We left Salt Lake City on Thursday morning, snowing in the
city and cold. We did not know if the others had left SLC yet, but we are all responsible adults and we
were sure they were on their way.
By 3 p.m. we pulled in the Hacienda Hotel where we were all supposed to stay that night. The room was
clean and I had one with the view of the lake. Rod came down almost immediately and we headed to the
bar for a nice cold beer. The fun time had started and I was enjoying myself. No, I do not gamble but Rod
was checking out some possible good tables to try his luck. At 6:30 p.m. we got word that we were all
checked-in. (Dudley, Teresa, Jennifer and Darryl)
We were summoned to a meeting by Dudley by the bar where we all hugged and laughed and were
exited. Dudley was very informative and acted like a leader. I trusted his expertise. We reviewed our
plans for the following day and were ready for dinner; a very cheap and very bad dinner buffet.
The next morning we met first with the Feds who took our names, ID’s and checked them off the list. We
all passed and were not found on the list of the most wanted terrorists in the country. Safe!!
The Desert Adventure van was late to arrive and it was 8:15 a.m. when they did so and saw there were
only two canoes for the six of us; wondering how we were going to manage all of us with all our gear.
The mystery was soon solved; the third canoe was at the docking pier were we were going to take off.
Ok! Check that off also.
We all transferred our gear to the trailer and jumped into the van. Our driver, Zane, provide a wealth of
historical information about the Hoover Dam. We got down to the bottom of the canyon by the docking
pier. We had only had 15 minutes to load everything into the canoes, so we formed a human chain and
fifteen minutes later were ready and on our way.
I was the pilot of our canoe. Not a great idea. But wait! And off we went down the mellow Colorado
River. Dudley, Teresa, Jennifer and Darryl decided to stop at the first hot spring just a few hundred yards
from the dock. And where were you and Rod you ask? Did I mention I was the pilot? Well, we were still
spinning in circles trying to get the canoe straight down the river, we wanted to go to the hot spring like
the others but.... we missed it and we were down about 1//2 mile waiting for them at that point!!
(Eventually I got it and I was able to keep the canoe straight with minimal sharp turning and spinning and
at the end of the three days, I was a pro. Canoeing is easy!)
We then headed down to find our first camping site, Boy Scout. Great place! The stream flows down the
canyon into the Colorado. We pitched the tents and we decided to explore the area. The water of the
stream coming down the canyon was warm. I never walked in warm river water. It was fun and then
we started to climb a bit, few rough places, but no big deal. Suddenly, Jennifer and Rod decided to head
back to camp and Dudley and I and Darryl continued up the canyon. Darryl was no longer in sight and
Dudley and I climbed a couple of ropes up a few waterfalls. It was so much fun. Dudley and I started
back and we found this great pool of hot water and we just had to stop and sit in it. It was fantastic, a
dreamy moment surrounded just by nature and the calming sounds of water flowing.
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After returning to camp I got out the appetizer I made the day before (cream cheese lox spread.)
Yummy! Everyone loved it! And Darryl? Where is he? We just had to wait. So we did and we ate
almost all the cheese spread. When all of a sudden there is Darryl, merrily strolling down the canyon with
a big smile of contentment on his face and surprised by the look of our faces. What? We were worried
about you - you were gone over three hours. But we did not want to make him feel too bad and we
offered him what was left of the cheese spread. Dinner came afterwards; a marvelous gazpacho soup
dinner for all, courtesy of Dudley. The next day we paddled from one beach to another in search of other hot springs, saw a cool half grotto
along the river (a great place to stop and wait if it was going to rain or storm), and reached our second
campsite. We pitched the tents and I took out my second appetizer (guacamole-salsa and tortilla chips).
Dudley took out his fake fire pit and soon it was roaring like a real one and we started the usual talks by
the fire that according to Dudley involve only two topics (courtesy of Janet Embry): talking about poo and
of the time “I almost died.” We all laughed and laughed and laughed uncontrollably. L-R: Jennifer, Giulia, Rod
and Dudley relaxing
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The third day came soon and we
were trying to figure out how
long it would take us to reach
the meeting point. We wanted
still to explore the shores. We
stopped at an abandoned hut
that used to host workers of
the dam and we saw some very
unstable walkways made of
wood hanging from the cliffs of
the canyon walls. It was warm
and I was in the front of the canoe this time and
gave Rod the opportunity to be the pilot. I was
loving it with the wind and the sun on my face.
We reached the shore at the exact same time
the van pulled up. We loaded the trailer with
the canoes and our gear and returned to the
parking lot of the Hacienda. We said our goodbyes and hugged each other. Everyone had a
good time and most important no one was hurt
or missing!
Photos by
Teresa
McMillan
It was my first canoe trip and my first Black
Canyon experience and I will do it again next
year and the next and the next. I want to sit in
more of those hot spring pools....
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Grandeur Peak is perhaps the
easiest and most fun of the hikes
leading to peaks overlooking the Salt
Lake Valley. The well-maintained trail
beings at the north end of Church
Fork Campground, about 3.2 miles
up Mill Creek Canyon from Wasatch
Blvd. Length: 2.75 miles one way.
Difficulty: Moderate, a few steep
slopes; one area with loose
gravel.
Attraction: Beautiful scenery, from
start to finish. You begin along a
stream, in a dense forest — great
scenery from the moment you get
out of your car. Tree branches form
a canopy over your head in many
areas. Views of the surrounding
mountains and the Salt Lake Valley
are superb.
Barbara Gardner's Grandeur Peak Hike
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Stanley Chiang,
Leslie Woods
and Liz Cordova
with her dogs
Best time to hike: It’s great any time, but fall is best. This is one of the best fall colors hikes around. When
the snow flies, it’s a great place to develop winter recreation skills.
Other factors: This is a good hike for kids, or people who aren’t in top shape. The lower end is easy and fun.
Go until you are tired. This is also a popular area to hike with dogs (allowed here but not in the Cottonwood
canyons).
The road is paved to the trailhead parking area. A sign marks the start of the trail. The trail follows an old
road at the extreme lower end, and then becomes a footpath. Several trails branch off. The Grandeur Peak
is the widest and most used trail in the area, except the Pipeline Trail, which is actually an old road that
crosses Grandeur on the lower end. The Pipeline is popular with mountain bikers and cross country skiers.
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Utah Avalanche Center
Curtis C. Kennedy
Alexis Kelner Conservation Fund
Backcountry Volunteers & Trail Maintenance
John & Ann O'Connell
Bill Rowell
Thank You
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Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Mary Aa
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Tom n's
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Parrish Canyon Hike
L-R: Roger Young and
Tom taking a break
Tom Donovan
heading up the trail
April 28, 2013
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Photos by Akiko Kamimura
7.5 miles. 4 hrs 48 min.
Roger and Tom finally
running into what snow was left
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Entering
the Zebra
slot in upper
Harris Wash
(L-R: Cassie
Badowsky,
Deborah Askew,
Steve Duncan)
Group photo at Jacob Mamblin Arch
in Coyote Gulch
Cassi
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Badow
sky
follow
s
Debo
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Askew
into t
he
Zebra
slot
April 20-21, 2013
Donn: Friday we did the Zebra and Tunnel slots
(well, we hiked through Zebra and admired the
water in Tunnel). Saturday we did a loop down
Hurricane Wash to Jacob Hamblin Arch in Coyote
Gulch. Sunday we hiked down Sooner Wash to
Fortymile Creek and turned around when the (cold)
water got to be swimming depth. The chilly water
temperatures dissuaded us from attempting Davis
Gulch. I'll have to try again sometime!
L-R: Gabriel Atiya, Deborah Askew, Steve
Duncan, Cassie Badowsky and Donn Seeley
Stev
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Scaling slickrock
domes on the way
out of upper Coyote
Gulch (L-R: unknown
backpacker, Steve
Duncan, Cassie
Badowsky and
Gabriel Atiya)
Gabriel Atiya
in the entrance
to the Sooner
Wash slot
A huge slickrock bowl
in Fortymile Creek.
Deborah Askew (right)
stemmed up the crack,
while Steve Duncan
(left) later stemmed
down it.
Waterfall and pool in
Fortymile Creek - a
really special place
Heading back up
Fortymile Creek, with
the Straight Cliffs
in the background
(L-R: Steve Duncan,
Deborah Askew, Cassie
Badowsky and Gabriel
Atiya)
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Ag

igan
in F tic fla
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orty
mil
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Cre
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Photos by
Donn Seeley
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FAINT TRAILS IN THE WASATCH
I
77. A Cluster of Claims
n the previous Faint Trails article, Alta - Brighton Horse Trail, mention was made that the early use of
the trail was for access to claims on the northeast slopes of Grizzly Gulch as well as those in Honeycomb Fork.
Some of those claims fell in a cluster at the east end of Honeycomb Ridge, directly above Twin Lakes Pass.
Several were completely within the Little
Cottonwood Mining District, while others ran over
the ridge into the Big Cottonwood district. Access to
these claims was by way of the previously described
horse trail and later the road in Grizzly Gulch to
Twin Lakes Pass, then another trail going up to the
claims. Heading up in a northerly direction from the
pass, this trail can be easily followed, since it is
frequently used by hikers. After passing a power
pole, only a short distance from the pass, a trail
branches off to the west. While it appears to be a
much used, do not be deceived. It goes nowhere. It is
a good example of the axiom that when a choice has
to be made, the most used trail is the wrong one
because everyone takes it, then has to come back to
take the right one, giving the wrong one twice as
much use. Two-thirds of the way to the ridge, about
two-tenths of a mile, the trail splits. In this case both
branches are of interest, each leading to mine dumps
Fig. 1. This map shows the miner’s trail between Twin Lakes Pass, at that are visible from Twin Lakes Pass.
the BM 9993 legend, and the cluster of mines near the top of
Continuing on the branch going up the fall line, it
Honeycomb ridge. The dots are the locations of mines mentioned in the
text. The Bute shaft is at A. Point B actually is two dots so close goes only a short distance before turning to the left
together they merge into one, but represent the Florinda mine with the and ending on the top of a dump as seen in Figure 2.
Marrietta shaft directly above it. Point C is the “Blackbeth” shaft. Black This was on the Bute claim. While remains of the
Bess Shaft is located in the upper bowl of Honeycomb Fork. The upper Bute mine are seen as a large prominent dump in
end of the Twin Lake reservoir is at the right margin.
Honeycomb Fork, the claim actually extended over
the ridge into Grizzly Gulch. When the claim was surveyed in 1873 this site, the one shown in the figure, was
noted, but at that time it was only a ‘hole’ about seven feet deep. Obviously more work was done after that time,
but nothing remains other than the great mound of waste rock.
Going back to the point where the ascending trail splits,
the westerly branch climbs gently and shows indications of
considerable use in the past, including several low supporting
stone walls. At the top of its ascent there is a sizeable flat
area that once held a cabin for the Florinda mine. The
collapsed tunnel and incline is on the other side of the cabin
site. Only thirty feet directly up the slope is the open, but
grated shaft of the Marietta claim. These two claims, the
Florinda and Marietta, overlapped at this point, explaining
their close proximity. However, there is a little more to their
story. The Florinda claim was recorded in June of 1871 and
apparently worked to a considerable extent. When it was
surveyed for patent in October 1873 it had an incline and drift
as well as a shaft and drift. It also had a house 11' by 20'
covering the incline, joined by a boarding house 16' square.
Fig. 2. This mine dump at the east end of the Honeycomb
About the time of the survey the claim was transferred to the ridge
was on the Bute claim. Little Cottonwood Canyon is in
St.Louis & Utah Silver Mining Company, after which time the background, with Mount Superior at center.
nothing more appeared about the mine or the company.
The Marietta claim was recorded late in 1876 by a James Wilson from Marietta, Ohio, thereby explaining its
name. Wilson had it surveyed for patent, at which time the claim’s discovery shaft was said to have been about
thirty feet from the Florinda incline and house. This suggests the Marietta shaft and the earlier Florinda shaft
were one and the same. The claim was then transferred to the Bute Silver Mining Company, which happened
to be a corporation of Ohio. Since the major workings of the Bute company were in Honeycomb Fork, it is
unlikely any further work was done on this shaft, unless it was done under lease.
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The trail to the Florinda mine continues, turning northerly
to follow the contour of the hillside almost to the top of the
Honeycomb ridge. Along the way there are remnants of
several more mine workings, all save one unidentified. The
exception is the ‘Blackbeth’ shaft, a shallow pit completely
hidden in a thicket of small bushes and trees above the end of
the trail. It was cited by the surveyor of the nearby King of
the West claim. The origin of the Blackbeth name is unclear,
but it raises an interesting speculation. The King of the West
survey was made about the same time the Black Bess claim
was recorded in the Big Cottonwood Mining District.
However, the latter claim extended from the upper end of
Honeycomb Fork across the Honeycomb Cliffs into the Little
Cottonwood district and in its original configuration covered
the north end of The King of the West claim. The surveyor
Fig. 3. View looking down onto the top of the Florinda noted that the adjoining claims were the City Rock and
dump, where the foundation stones from its cabin can be Blackbeth. Obviously he meant Black Bess. One can imagine
seen. The closed incline is on the left. Upper Grizzly Gulch
him asking one of the miners, presumably a crusty individual
is in the background.
with missing teeth, what the name of that adjoining claim
was, and the name Black Bess came out sounding more like Black Beth, and the surveyor accepted it as that.
Nothing factual about this, but it is amusing to speculate.
It is not likely that much work was done on this Blackbeth
shaft. When the Black Bess claim was surveyed four years
later this shaft was not mentioned. At that time all work was
on the other side of the ridge in the Honeycomb cliffs, and
later, after the Black Bess Mining Company was formed, the
work was concentrated at the Oregon shaft in the bowl at the
head of Honeycomb Fork. It is interesting to note that the
Black Bess claim was originally 1400 by 600 feet in size,
with about two-thirds of it being on the Grizzly Gulch side of
the divide, in the Little Cottonwood Mining District. After it
was surveyed for patent in 1877, it was noted that the Little
Cottonwood rules allowed claims to be only 100 feet in
width, so the claim notice was amended and the part in
Grizzly Gulch was cut down to that width. It was resurveyed
in its new configuration in 1880, at which time its former size
Fig. 4. A metal grate covers the open Marietta shaft. Below
of 11.41 acres was reduced to 5.99 acres.
the far end of the grate the flat area that once held the
Looking at the old Blackbeth pit it is easy to see what Florinda mine cabin can be seen.
interested the miners back in the early 1870s, because it
straddles a contact between two formations, the west side being a creamy white rock, the east side a very
fragmented reddish brown rock.
Going back to the Florinda site, if one looks up the slope
above the closed incline there will be seen a long trench,
reminiscent of the slump that appears over a collapsed tunnel.
However, this one continues a long way, and if it is followed
it will be found to go past the Bute site all the way up to the
ridge where there is a sizeable notch. Looking over the other
side there is a steep, deep couloir going down into the head of
Honeycomb Fork and toward the Oregon shaft, later known
as the Black Bess shaft. All this is a surface indication of the
City Rocks fissure and the big reason for the cluster of claims
near this ridge top. In the other direction, below the Florinda
site, the fissure is not quite as noticeable on the surface, but
it continues down into Grizzly Gulch. Over the years it was
worked by a number of mining companies, including the City
Rocks, Black Bess, Utah Mines Coalition, and finally the
Fig. 5. A hiker is descending the Florinda mine trail. In the
distance are Mounts Millicent and Tuscarora, and the ridge Michigan-Utah in its several incarnations.
rising to Mount Wolverine.
.
. . . . . . © Faint Trails by Charles L. Keller . . . . . .
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Trip Report
Capitol Reef Canyoneering
April 4-7, 2013
Trip organizer: Rick Thompson. Attendees: Jennifer Angell, Rich Joss, Karl Johnson and Cindy Crass
Thursday afternoon - off to Capitol Reef. It’s so close and after Nephi, a pretty drive. With Rick
at the wheel it’s even shorter. However, a springtime trip to Capitol Reef is not an original idea —
campground FULL. So back up the road to Sunglow campground just east of Bicknell. Misnamed . . .
but a quiet, scenic campground. Kind of windy though.
Friday . . . Na-gah is the northernmost fork of Shinob (a Paiute God) Canyon. To ascend, we
traversed the ledges on the east side off Grand Wash. Overly cairned except where you need them.
Some fun down climbs (and some good walkarounds) with a truly scenic 155’ rap at the end. THANK
YOU TREE. Rap 1-60’; rap 2-35’; rap 3-155’.
Saturday . . . To the “Wives,”-- 7 canyons running “parallel” north to south and ending at the south
side of Cohab Canyon. The approach starts from the Cohab Trail and then up at “The Betrothed.” We
dropped into “The One That Got Away”, the unnumbered drainage, and finished in Wife 3. TOTGA is
downclimable, but “shorty” surely appreciated the rope help. Four (guess who didn’t) viewed the top
of the 35’ elevator shaft before the first big rappel. (Rick’s going back someday). This was the day
of the 200’ rappel. It’s a real jaw dropper—both gravity and beauty. Thanks to Karl and Rich, who
marked the route, for going back up to retrieve the 200’ rope and 50’ of webbing. Not enough time
or good weather to explore Wife 5. Next time.
Sunday . . . Cassidy Arch. Went up the tourist trail to the Arch. Greeted the tourists at the top and
then rapped down through the Arch for their and our great pictures. Said “thank you” to our guardian
angel tourist and headed down for a couple of 140’ drops. Then 3 arch rappels to the cowboy bridge
with some carved steps. The bridge was built before National Park status as part of the route
ascending the canyon. It’s pretty rickety. Kudos to those who crossed.
Did we have an amazing time? You damn well betcha. Karl took amazing pictures. We saw so many
places that few see. The effort to explore the backcountry and even the red/pink sand you never get
out of your clothes is well worth it.
My pitiful words do not do justice to the scenery. Only Karl’s pictures can do that.
My pitiful words do not do justice to the heart stopping looks over the edge and the ultimate
satisfaction of “my G-d I went down that.”
My pitiful words cannot express enough gratitude for the assistance, encouragement, and
camaraderie of the group. The only laugh I can share is looking for naugas and their cousins the
shinbobs. Believe me there were many more. We were so damn clever.
My pitiful works cannot express the expertise, concern and actual patience of our leader. Those who
were paying attention learned a lot.
Would we go back? In 5 minutes. If you haven’t had the privilege, GO. Capitol Reef is a treasure
and still relatively exclusive.
Submitted by Cindy Crass
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5th Annual Cold Fusion Couloir Hike
April 27, 2013
Organizer: Michael Hannan
Participants:
Sam Grant
John Badila
Kevin Cambell
Over a million people live along the Wasatch Front and only four chose to participate in one of the
more fascinating activities on the warmest day of spring. Go figure! Perhaps it had something to
do with the 3:50 a.m. meeting time in the South Towne Mall parking lot. Maybe it had to do with
using headlamps for the first one-and-a-half hours of the hike. Maybe it had to do with a 4+ mile
approach to the base of a snow-choked couloir which in turn offered nearly 3,000’ of grueling uphill
requiring crampons strapped to boots and an ice ax for leverage and self-arrest protection on a slope
approaching 50 degrees near the top. Unanswered questions.
This hike begins at the Mutual Dell/Bear Canyon TH (American Fork Canyon). We parked in the
lower lot just inside the gate and next to the babbling stream in the pre-dawn darkness (6,433’).
The heavens were crystal clear and the near full moon was just nearing the tree tops in its setting
phase. Two minutes on asphalt led us to the official TH and then it was two miles on a trail which
offered icy snow the final one-third of its ascent of 1,500’ to an intersection with FS 056 road (7,912’).
Invigorated with the 40-degree mild temperature and cooperative trail conditions we took a short
break. Then it was time to march the 2+ miles to the couloir base, following the snaking road’s
gently undulating course which only gains a net 500’ of elevation over the 2.5-mile distance. The
road itself offered a patchwork of firm but often crusty or brittle snow intermixed with frozen dirt a
few degrees away from pine needle glazed mud. The pace was brisk and offered several inspiring
views of the Grunge Couloir and the entire northern profile of the Timp Massif.
At the couloir base after only 2+15 we took time to grab a quick snack and don crampons. Leaving
our trekking poles resting against a small bush, we began the 2 hour 10 minute march to the top of
the couloir. Sam and I had been here on Tuesday to “scout out” the route, and today we all found
that our boot pack was splendid and still mostly intact. As soon as we chose to deviate from it,
thinking the snow had consolidated enough to support us, we began post holing up to mid-thigh and
worse. Swimming over to our old boot pack along the western edge of the couloir we found quick
relief in the hardened steps from Tuesday’s effort.
As we attained the official top of the couloir, the rounded dome of the false summit 150 vertical feet
above us, two things changed: we were now in sunshine (this was nice) and we were exposed to a
biting north wind (this was not nice). Well, you can’t have everything! Our old boot pack still offering
guidance we attained the false summit and stood in amazement at the spectacular vista of the North
Timp summit block. A gentle saddle adorned with eerie cornices yawned lazily between us and the
final goal; we quickly placed this stretch of real estate behind us, stopping only to capture the beauty
of the scene by imbedding pixels into the memory of flash cards. Ominous monster cornice folds
hanging from the North Timp’s east summit face reminded us to keep our distance. Perhaps these
kinds of images from nature provided inspiration for architects of old to fashion the gargoyles which
we find guarding the upper reaches of ancient Gothic buildings.
Our hopes that the winds would somehow not be with us on the true summit were in vain, so we
spent most of our 35 minutes hunkering down on the south side of the summit mound, partially
sheltered so we could half-way enjoy replenishing our depleted energy stores. The views to the
south of the true Timp summit, of 2nd Summit and further south of Provo Peak and Mount Nebo were
breathtaking. Utah Valley and Utah Lake seemed to be relaxing in the morning hours of a late-April
weekend.
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Soon it was time to leave this little dream world and begin the return to that place where the rubber
meets the road, where global warming and sequester dominate conversations. Ugh. Down the north
side of the summit block, across the saddle, up the zipper-like perforation of our boot pack to the
false summit and down, down, down. To our surprise we encountered 3 separate small contingencies
of skiers working their way up in our complimentary tracks. About one-third of the way down the
softening couloir snow we chose to de-crampon, thus opening the door for possible glissading. Alas,
conditions were just wrong for meaningful glissading, and occasionally post holing reared its ugly
head again.
It took only 1.5 hours to reach the base of the couloir. Stowing our ice axes and retrieving our poles
we marched steadily along the road, noting the distinctly warmer temps and trying hard to stay out of
the worsening mud along the edges of the FS road which girdles this end of the mountain. One hour
and ten minutes to the intersection with the Bear Canyon trail and then 40 minutes down brought
us back to our waiting car where the stream flow was increasing and presenting us with the gentle
gurgling sounds we associate with picnics and spas. We enjoyed the drive back and I noted with a
smile that heads were bobbing and eyes were closed – but not the driver’s! My thanks to Sam, John
and Kevin for their strong skills and contagious enthusiasm during the entire CFC experience.
Stats: Elevation gain: 5,300’; round trip mileage: 10+; fun factor: humongous; total time up: 5+15;
total time down: 3+25.
Northern tip of the Timp massiv
and a setting full moon
L-R: Michael, Kevin, Sam
and John at the couloir
L-R: Michael,
base,
6 55 a.m.Kevin, Sam and John
at the couloir base, 6:55 a.m.
The grunge couloir, the Timp north ridge
and a faint setting moon at 6:15 a.m.
About 20 minutes into the couloir ascent
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About 1+06
into the ascent
we follow a
bootpack near
the trees on the
couloir western
edge
After 1+35 Sam is leading the
steepest part of the upper couloir
Almost 2 hours up the rocks present
problems-we are only 15 minutes from
the couloir top
With 14 minutes to
the couloir top John
is still smiling
Nearing the false summit, Sam
is careful to stay away from the
cornice-laden eastern edges
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Sam & John
crossing the
saddle between
the false summit
and North Timp
summit, 20
minutes after
attaining the
couloir top
John relaxes before the last 50 yards
and stays away from those big cornices!
John 2 minutes from the
North Timp summit at 9:45 a.m.
The 4 horsemen of the
Apocolypse, North Timp
summit with the false
summit to our north
At 10 o'clock John, Kevin, Michael and Sam
exult on the 11,441' North Timp summit, the
true Timp summit in the distance to the south
13 minutes after leaving the true summit
Sam approaches the false one
Photos by Michael Hannan
10 minutes after leaving the couloir base
on our return we have one last look at the
upper portion of the Cold Fusion Couloir
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More Fun on the
Cold Fusion Couloir
and This Is Why W e Hike!
Looking out over the rest
of the Timpanogos massif
Nearing the
top of the false
summit (F-B:
Michael, Kevin,
and John)
Working our way back along the ridge to the
false summit (F-B: Michael, Kevin and John)
L-R: Kevin, Michael,
and Sam reaching
the false summit of
North Timpanogos
Cornice at the summit of North Timpanogos
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Photos by Sam Grant
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WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB ACTIVITIES
Only activities approved by the appropriate WMC director can be listed in The Rambler. Direct submissions to the
Editor are NOT accepted. To submit your activity to the club, login to the WMC website and click on “Volunteer to
Organize An Activity”. The appropriate director will approve and/or edit this event for inclusion in both the web calendar and Rambler submissions. The deadline is 6:00 p.m. on the 10th of the month.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Dogs & Children are not allowed on WMC activities, except when specifically stated in the activity description.
2. Car pool rates: Gas plus $0.15/mile, shared by everyone in the vehicle (including driver) on 2WD roads, OR gas plus
$0.25/mile on 4WD roads.
Notice to Non-Members: Most WMC activities are open to prospective members except when specifically stated in
the activity description.
Find out about unofficial activities on our email lists. Activities formed with these lists are for members only. Lists
are to be used only for the scheduling of outdoor activities. Any use of this service for any other purpose, such as
advertising, SPAM, jokes, etc, will result in the loss of privilege. To subscribe: Once logging into the website, click
on “Email Lists” on the left-hand side. Then follow the online instructions. (Boaters: E-mail the Boat Director—inside front cover—for more information.)
Group size limits in wilderness: Some National Forest ranger districts limit the size of gropus hiking in wilderness
areas. For such hikes, the hike listing will indicate the maximum number of participants (not including the organizer).
Please help our organizers on hikes with group size limits by arriving promptly and being understanding if you cannot be accommodated on the hike because of a limit.
Activity Difficulty Rating
0.1-4.0 > Not Too Difficult (NTD)
Lightly Strenuous
4.1-8.0 > Moderate (MOD)
Moderate to Very Strenuous
8.1-11.0 > Most Difficult (MSD)
Very Strenuous, Difficult
11.1+ > Extreme (EXT)
Very Strong, Well-Seasoned Hikers
B > Boulder fields or extensive bushwhacking
E > Elevation change > 5,000 feet
M > Round trip mileage > 15 miles
R > Ridgeline hiking or extensive route finding
S > Scrambling
X > Exposure
W > Wilderness area, limit 14
Be kind. When you
carpool up local
canyons, please give
the driver $1.50 or
$2.00 to help with
gas and the wear and
tear on the vehicle.
Directions to Meeting Places
Mill Creek Canyon Park and Ride Lot: Between 3800 S and 3900 S on Wasatch Blvd (3555 E), between the I-215
freeway and Wasatch Blvd along 3900 S. It is on the northwest corner of the intersection. You can ONLY enter it
from the west-bound lanes of 3900 S. To get to the Mill Creek Canyon Rd from the Park and Ride lot without making
a U-turn, go west (right) on 3900 S, proceed under the freeway, then turn north (right) at the next available street,
which is Birch Dr; proceed north to Upland Dr (across from Skyline High School); go east (right) under the freeway
and across Wasatch Blvd to the Mill Creek Canyon Rd (3800 S).
Skyline High School: 3251 E Upland Drive (3760 S). From the intersection of Wasatch Blvd and the Mill Creek Canyon
Rd (3800 S), go west under the I-215 freeway, then turn north (right) into the entrance opposite Birch Dr (3330 E).
Butler Elementary: 2700 E just south of 7000 S
Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot: At the northeast corner of the Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd and Wasatch
Blvd. at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
6200 Park and Ride Lot: 6450 S Wasatch Blvd. Go two lights east and south on 6200 S from the I-215 overpass and
turn east (left) onto Wasatch Blvd; the lot is immediately on your left. Sometimes used as an overflow lot for access
to Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Ft. Union Lot #4: 200 yards west of Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride, near the Porcupine Pub & Grille (which is
located at 3698 Ft. Union Blvd).
Little Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot: 4323 E Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd. On the north side of the intersection of Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd and Quarry Rd at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Utah Travel Council Parking Lot: About 120 E 300 N. Go east from the intersection of State St and 300 N and turn
south (right) into the first parking lot.
Parleys Way Walmart Parking Lot: 2705 Parleys Way. From Parleys Way, turn north into the parking lot; or from
Foothill Drive, turn west on Stringham Ave (2295 S) and then south into the lot.
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ACTIVITIES LISTING
See online Calendar for updated and additional events and trips
Date
Jun 1
Sat –
Jun 6
Thu
Jun 1
Sat
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Activity
“tour De Hot Springs” Bike Touring – mod – 200.0 mi Loop – Slow pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Cheryl Soshnik 435-649-9008 csoshnik@yahoo.com
“Tour de Hot Springs” bike tour in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho that begins/ends in either Ogden or Hyrum with overnight stays in 4 different hot springs. Begin in Ogden on Saturday June 1st, or in Hyrum on Sunday
June 2nd. Both choices will finish up on Thursday June 6th. Daily mileages vary from 25 to 60, with plenty of
time to enjoy the warm soothing waters of our overnight hot springs. Beginning tourers are welcome but you’ll
need to come up with a bike and panniers or trailer...I do have one set of loaner panniers that might fit on your
bike.
Contact me for more information or to register for this trip.
Hike: Red Pine Lake – mod – 7.0 mi Out & Back – 2300’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: 9:00 am at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Tom Donavon 801-673-0248 tommyjames53@comcast.net
Tom always likes to do Red Pine Lake in June. There may be a little snow toward the top, but the water coming
down is awesome. Conditions will dictate how far the group goes.
Jun 1
Sat
Hiking Trail Maintenance- National Trails Day
Meet: 7:30 am at 6200 South Park & Ride (6500 Wasatch Boulevard)
Organizer: David Andrenyak 801-582-6106 andrenyakda@aim.com
This year National Trails Day project is building a trail that links the new Bonneville Shoreline trail section to
a higher section of the Mount Olympus trail. Completion of this link will provide the opportunity for a scenic
loop hike. In addition to the trail work, some participants will have the opportunity to do trash pick up and
invasive weed control. Participants need to register at the Public Lands Information Center (PLIC). This can be
accomplished by email: plic@xmission.com ; telephone: 801-466-6441; or in person at the PLIC : PLIC, REI Store,
3285 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109. The event caps at 100 participants. The registration closes on
Thursday May 30 at 5:00 pm. On the event day, participants should meet at the 6200 South and Wasatch Park
and Ride at around 7:30 am. The plan is to shuttle the participants to the work site. A light breakfast and lunch
will be offered. The plan is to finish work at around noon, hike to the trailhead, eat lunch and shuttle back to
the park and ride. This is an opportunity to work with other groups on a very worthwhile task. This project is
supported by the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, U.S. Forest service, WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB, Salt Lake
County, Salt Lake City, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee, and the Wasatch Watershed Legacy Partnership. Participants should wear long pants, boots or other sturdy footwear and work gloves. Please bring water
bottle, rain gear, sunscreen, and hat.
Jun 1
Sat
Hike Circle All Peak From Butler Fork – ntd – 3.5 mi Out & Back – 1610’ ascent
Meet: 8:30 am at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Tom Mitko (801) 277-7588
Join Tom for the pleasant hike up Butler Fork to Circle All Peak, a prominent point along the ridge below Mount
Raymond.
Jun 1
Sat
Hike To South Thunder Mountain – msd – 10.0 mi Out & Back – 5100’ ascent – Moderate pace
Organizer: Michael Hannan 801-943-6453 michaelthannan@gmail.com
This hike will approach South Thunder from the Alpine TH through the Hamongogs. We will be on the trail no
later than 6 a.m. and will meet at 5 a.m. to carpool. Place of carpool to be announced. Registration required.
Round-trip distance about 10 miles, elevation gain @5,100’. Possibility of a need for crampons and ice ax. Total
time: plan on 12 hours+. The early start is necessary to ensure the best snow conditions during the long approach and ascent.
Jun 2
Sun
Day Hike: Thaynes Peak – mod – 9.0 mi Loop – 2900’ ascent
Meet: 8:00 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This lower Millcreek Canyon hike is a counter-clockwise loop: first up to the Salt Lake Overlook and then trek
around to Thaynes Canyon. From there we’ll follow the Desolation Trail to the base of Thaynes and then switchback-up to the summit – for wonderful vistas of Gobbler’s Knob, Reynolds, and the north east face of Olympus.
Bring lunch for a summit picnic. Hikers should plan on about 9 miles round trip and 2900 feet of climbing. This
hike has a long descent down Thaynes Canyon, where many hikers find hiking poles helpful. Meet Elliott (801969-2846) in the east parking lot of Skyline High at 8:00am.
Jun 2
Sun
Hike Pfeifferhorn To White Baldy – msd – 10.0 mi Out & Back – 4200’ ascent – Moderate pace
Organizer: Sam Grant 801-671-7111 scgrant00@hotmail.com
The ridge separating the Pfeifferhorn and White Baldy is one of the better scrambling sections of ridge, on the
entire Alpine Ridge. We will summit the Pfeifferhorn via Red Pine and traverse this fun section of ridge over to
White Baldy. Our descent will be by way of Upper Red Pine Lake and back the way we came. Ice Axe and Crampons will likely be necessary. Registration and early start time will be required.
Jun 2
Sun
Hike From Alta To Twin Lakes Pass – ntd
Organizer: Cal Osburn 801 944-4574
Cal will take one of routes from Alta and hike up to the pass between Little Cottonwood Canyon and Twin Lakes
Jun 3
Mon
Draper Evening Hike - Coyote Hollow To Brock’s Point – ntd – Loop – Moderate pace
Meet: 5:30 pm at Ballard Equestrian Center, 1600 East Highland Drive (about 13700 South where Highland Drive
bends and runs east/west)
Organizer: Julie Kilgore 801-244-3323 jk@wasatch-environmental.com
Depending on trail conditions and the pace of the group, there are three possible loops between Coyote Hollow
and Brock’s Point. The days are getting longer, so plan on about a 2-1/2 to 3 hour hike. Dogs on leash OK.
Jun 4
Tue –
Jun 9
Sun
White Water Rafting Lodore Canyon - Class III - Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Bunny Sterin 307-734-6939 riverbunnyak@yahoo.com
Follow in the wake of John Wesley Powell on part of his 1869 journey on the Green river through Lodore Canyon down through Split Mountain. Experience Dinosaur National Monument’s remote canyons through this
outstretched arm of the Unita Mountains. The mountains force the rivers into tight channels surrounded by
towering cliffs. We leave Salt Lake City Tuesday, June 4 and return late Sunday, June 9. Please contact Bunny
Sterin at riverbunny@yahoo.com or 307-734-6939. to sign up or if you have questions.
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Jun 4
Tue
Jun 4
Tue
Jun 4
Tue
Mountain Bike Park City – mod+
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Jennifer Ritter 801-359-4955 hypercorrection@gmail.com
Information will be disseminated via the WMC bike email list.
Evening Hike: Organizer’s Choice, Mill Creek Canyon – ntd
Meet: 6:15 pm at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Peter Goldman 801-484-0422 yardbird09@yahoo.com
There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Road Bike: Tuesday Tour: T B A
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 (home); 801-560-3378 (cell) r46turner@gmail.com
We’ll do ride somewhere along the Wasatch Front, Back or Uintas. It could be a loop, an out-n-back, a Frontrunner ride or a canyon. I’ll check the weather and other conditions a few days before the ride and let you know
what we’ll do via the bike email list. FEEL FREE to send me suggestions or to offer to sponsor the ride yourself.-----Whatever we do, it will be a social ride; we’ll regroup a few times along the way.------We’ll also practice good
etiquette and follow the “Rules of the Road.” See http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php
and http://www.utahbikes.org/UtahCyclingLaws for more information.
Jun 5
Wed
Mountain Bike Single Track With Mod Technicl – mod – Out & Back – 2000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: 6:00 pm at East Canyon Reservoir Parking Lot (no fee)
Organizer: Sharon Vinick 801-865-4614 outdoorsharon@yahoo.com
Mormon Trail starting at Mt Dell reservoir. Single track with a few areas of mod technical. We will meet at the
East Canyon Reservoir (aka, Mtn Dell) - at the “winter gate” for East Canyon. There is a fee booth there, but
there is no charge for bikers (the charge is for fishing)
Jun 5
Wed
Jun 5
Wed
Evening Hike: Salt Lake Overlook – ntd+
Organizer: Pam Miller 801-381-7942
Evening Dog Hike: Mill Creek Canyon – ntd
Organizer: Tom Silberstorf 801-255-2784
Well mannered dogs along with their well mannered owners are welcome. Please bring water for yourself and
your four-footed friend and poop bags for your dog. Please bring a leash in case circumstances arise where it
is needed. This hike is open to the dog-less as well. The hike will be conducted at a turtle pace. There will be a
prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Jun 6
Thu
Movie Night Social
Meet: 6:00 pm at Pier 49 Pizza Restaurant, near corner of Simpson Avenue (2250 S) and Highland Drive (1230 E)
Organizer: Craig Anderson 801-487-2352 canders11238@yahoo.com
Join Craig and others for a light meal and a movie at Sugar House Movies 10 on Thursday, June 6th, at 6:00
pm. Meet Craig at the Pier 49 Pizza restaurant that is next door to the movie theater. Seeing a movie costs only
$2.00 at this theater. We will select a movie while dining. The theater and restaurant are located close to the
corner of Simpson Avenue (2250 S) and Highland Drive (1230 E). See you at the movies! Contact Craig: 801-4872352, cell at time of event is 801-493-5673, or at canders11238@yahoo.com
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Evening Hike: Organizer’s Choice, Big Cottonwood Canyon – ntd
Meet: 6:15 pm at 6200 South Park & Ride (6500 Wasatch Boulevard)
Organizer: Knick Knickerbocker 801 891-2669
Jun 7 FriRoad Bike: Snyderville Basin: Promontory Preserve – mod- – 25.0 mi Loop – Moderate pace
Meet: 10:00 am at Park City Basin Recreation parking lot, 1388 New Main Street, Park City. Link to a map of the
location: http://goo.gl/maps/p9Fc5
Jun 6
Thu
Carpool: 9:15 am at Parleys Way Walmart lot – 2705 E Parleys Way. Link to a map of the location: http://goo.gl/
maps/GZxAS
Organizer: Mary Gootjes 773-248-3392 megootjes@gmail.com
Join Mary Gootjes on a lovely Snyderville Basin loop going to the Promontory Preserve. She’s planning on about
25 miles. Maybe we can do lunch afterward, too!
Jun 8
Sat
Black Crook Peak Day Hike – mod – 6.0 mi Out & Back – 2000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Organizer: John Hamann 575-437-6303 john.hamann@holloman.af.mil
This 9,274’ peak is located in the Wasatch National Forest about 40 miles west of Santaquin. It is the highest
peak in the Sheeprock Mountains. John has researched the routes and there are two possible approaches on
the north side. One is up North Pine Canyon, and the other is up North Oak Brush Creek. This will be a day hike
that will involve some bushwhacking and rock scrambling. Summitpost.org has some good information about
this peak. 4WD vehicles will be needed to make it in to the trailhead. The June 8 date is a suggested date, but
can be changed if necessary. Please register by mid-May if you’re interested in going.
Jun 8
Sat –
Jun 9
Sun
Rockcliff Overnighter Bike Touring – mod – Out & Back – Slow pace
Beginning bike tourers and experienced alike-- it’s time for our annual June Overnighter tour. If you have never
tried bike touring and want to give it a try, this is a great way to check it out! If you have a bike but no panniers,
I have a set of loaners that we might fit to your bike. Road or mountain bikes both work for this introductory
tour. Begin from your house and bike to the RockCliff recreation area at Jordanelle State Park for an overnight
camping trip, and then bike home again the next day. If “your house” is too far to ride for you, you can come up
to Park City and ride the shorter distance with me. Please contact me or Lou Melini for more information or to
register for the weekend tour.
Jun 8
Sat
Hike Catherine’s Pass From Brighton – mod- – 5.0 mi Out & Back – 1850’ ascent – Slow pace
There may or may not be a bit of snow for this nice hike along Twin Lakes.
Terraces To Elbow Fork Leisurly Pace Loop Hike – ntd
Organizer: Doug Stark 801 277-8538
Doug will take set a leisurely pace to Elbow Fork.
Jun 8
Sat
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Jun 8
Sat
Hike: Range Creek Canyon – Out & Back
Organizer: Michael Berry 801-583-4721 mberryxc@earthlink.net
An all-day outing (or car camp option) to Range Creek Canyon in the Book Cliffs/ Tavaputs Plateau area of
eastern Utah. Range Creek Canyon, known for its Fremont culture archaeology, has areas of remote forested
canyon and high desert valley with a clear, cold perennial stream running through it all the way to the Green
River. Access is via an “interesting” 8 mile stretch of unimproved narrow dirt road (moderate clearance vehicles
recommended) and skirts some steep drop-offs. The former ranch road (12.5 miles one way) serves as the main
trail for visitors- access from the North Gate only. The attraction is hiking in a fairly pristine, non-motorized, flatbottomed valley- an almost unheard of experience in 21st century America. I will be car camping for 3 nights at
the North Gate- a dry ‘flat’ surrounded by forested hills. Participants will need to arrange their own transportation or carpools and meet me at the North Gate (all-day outing from the Salt Lake Valley at dawn (a 3.5 hour
drive from Salt Lake Valley) or car camp. I can provide a road map. Participants can hike the main trail either day
for any distance and at their own pace. On Sunday, I will be planning on a 25 mile, early start, fast-paced hike. In
2011, our group of 10 did a 13 mile hike, we were the only ‘public’ permit holders to show-up, and we had the
entire upper canyon almost to ourselves. A maximum of 28 public visitors are permitted per day. The area is under the direction of the Utah Museum of Natural History, and participants can check permit availability/ secure
their own permits for specific date(s) ahead of time from the website: www.nhmu.utah.edu/range-creek (cost
= $1.00). It is advisable to sign-up by June 1st at the latest [Note: Dogs allowed, but must be under control. No
mountain biking or overnight camping is allowed inside the North Gate].
Jun 8
Sat
Hike The Famous Red White Red White – msd – 9.0 mi Loop – 4800’ ascent – Moderate pace
Organizer: Michael Hannan 801-943-6453 michaelthannan@gmail.com
This Wasatch classic begins and ends at the White Pine TH. Our journey takes us past lower Red Pine Lake to
White Baldy, then follows the ridgeline to Red Baldy and finishes with a descent toward White Pine Lake and
back to the White Pine TH. We will begin very early, probably about 5:30 to help ensure that snow conditions
are optimum. Crampons and ice ax will undoubtedly be necessary for portions of this hike. Beauty and variety
galore on this one.
Jun 9
Sun
Hike The Highest Point Of The Raft River Mountains – ntd – 6.0 mi Out & Back – 1500’ ascent – Moderate
pace
Organizer: John Hamann 575-437-6303 john.hamann@holloman.af.mil
John is planning on hiking to the highest point in the Raft River Mountains in northwest Utah. These mountains
are located in the Sawtooth National Forest just south of the Idaho border. The highest point is 9,940’ high, and
is accessible by a primitive road. The plan is to drive to within 3 miles or so of the highest point, and walk the
road from there. The drive is about 160 miles each way from SLC. Please RSVP by mid-May if you’re interested
in going.
Jun 9
Sun
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Day Hike: Maybird Lakes – mod – 7.5 mi Out & Back – 2000’ ascent
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This hike visits the pretty little lakes situated in the drainage immediately west of Red Pine, below the Pfeifferhorn. Plan on a round trip hike of about 7.5 miles and a little over 2,000 feet of climbing. Bring a lunch to enjoy
at Maybird Lakes before returning. Meet Elliott (801) 969-2846 at the park and ride located at the mouth of
Little Cottonwood Canyon at 8:00am.
Jun 9
Sun
Hike: Wildcat Ridge – ext
Organizer: Walter Haas 801-209-2545 haas@xmission.com
MOUNTAINEERING SCRAMBLE: There is no trail for most of the route and exposed rock scrambling is required
for much of it. This is a long, hard day beginning at dawn, up the Mt. Olympus trail then continuing along the
ridge to the summit of Mt. Raymond ending with the trail down to the Butler Fork trailhead. You must be in
excellent physical condition and have a high tolerance for exposure. There is no reasonable way to get out in
the middle of the day so don’t apply unless you are sure you have the endurance to finish. Email or call Walt to
register.
Jun 9
Sun
Faint Trails Hike - Honeycomb Fork Mines And Mining Trails – mod – 5.0 mi – 2000’ ascent
Organizer: Charles & Allene Keller 801-467-3960
A fairly slow paced hike (the leader is carrying a heavy load of years) that will visit sites of mining activity in
Honeycomb Fork, including Annie Tunnel, Woodlawn mine, Prince of Wales No.4 tunnel, Clark Tunnel, among
others. If there is still too much snow, Charles will select an equally interesting Faint Trails hike farther down
canyon.
Jun 10 Draper Evening Hike – ntd – Out & Back – Moderate pace
Mon Meet: 5:30 pm at Ballard Equestrian Center, 1600 East Highland Drive (about 13700 South where Highland Drive
bends and runs east/west)
Organizer: Rich Cherian Call Julie for question: 801-244-3323 or e-mail Rich at richerian@gmail.com
Rich will select a nice destination in the Corner Canyon area.
Jun 11 Yampa River, White Water Rafting, 5 Days – class III – 71.0 mi
Tue – Meet: Registration required
Jun 16
Organizer: Carl Harline Home 801-485-2557 Cell 801-230-8868 cgharline@gmail.com
Sun
The Yampa river is located in northwest Colorado in Dinosaur National Monument. This 71 mile river trip begins
at Dearlodge Park and ends at Split Mountain. We will depart Salt Lake City on June 11th and float on the river
from June 12th through the 16th, returning to Salt Lake on th 16th. Much of the Yampa is easy going, serenely
winding its way through massive canyon walls. It also has some rapids with names like Teepee Falls, Five Springs
Draw, Big Joe, and Warm Springs. We will see how Warm Springs Rapid has changed from its recent addition of
new rocks from the cliff above. We are looking for more people to join so please call or email me. We can work
out the details on equipment, boats, transportation, skills and such as we get closer to the launch date.
Jun 11 White Water Rafting Lodore Canyon – class III
Tue – Meet: Registration required
Jun 16
Organizer: Zig Sondelski 801-230-3623 zig.sondelski@gmail.com
Sun
A towering canyon marks the entrance to Lodore Canyon on the Green River, where we start our 5-day adventure through one of the most beautiful stretches of river anywhere (and second only to the Grand Canyon, in
my opinion). Lodore Canyon is followed by Whirlpool Canyon after joining the Yampa River, then through placid
Rainbow Park and lastly through Split Mountain. All of this in one river trip is hard to beat. It includes rapids
named by Powell like Disaster Falls and Hells Half Mile (made a bit tamer by our rafts verses Powell’s wooden
dories). We leave Salt Lake City Tuesday, June 11 and return late Sunday, June 16.
Jun 11 Mountain Bike Park City
Tue
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Jun 11 Evening Hike: Big Mountain – ntd
Tue
Organizer: Erin McCormack 801 891-3739
Erin will take us to somewhere new for an evening hike. There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Jun 11 Road Bike: Tuesday Tour: T B A
Tue
Jun 12 Evening Family Hike - Rocky Mouth Waterfall – ntd- – 1.0 mi Out & Back – Slow pace
Wed
Meet: 6:00 pm at Rocky Mouth Trailhead on the east side of the road at 11300 South Wasatch Boulevard.
Organizer: Tanner Morrill 801 809-0170 tannermorrill@gmail.com
Tanner is taking the kids out on the very short but fun hike.
Jun 12 Evening Hike: Organizer’s Choice, Big Cottonwood Canyon – ntd
Wed
Organizer: Peter Goldman 801-484-0422 yardbird09@yahoo.com
Jun 13 Split Mountain River Trip Planing Meeting
Thu
Meet: Disseminated via the Boating email list
Organizer: Donnie Benson 801-466-5141 dbenson@u2m2.utah.edu
Tentative planning meeting date. Time & place TBA. Will be released to participants.
Jun 13 Southside Evening Road Bike – mod- – 20.0 mi Loop – 800’ ascent – Moderate pace
Thu
Organizer: Katherine Slack 801-272-0392 katieslack@xmission.com
Now that the days are long, we can easily get in 20-25 miles at the end of the day and still enjoy sunset from
the patio of a local watering hole. Let’s meet at the 6200 South Park & Ride at 6:00 and ride south on the Wasatch Blvd. corridor. The pace will be moderate, with a focus on safety and enjoying the evening. After returning
to the P&R, those who need to refuel and/or rehydrate can retire to the Hog Wallow, Canyon Inn, Porcupine, or
Cotton Bottom. Please be ready to ride at 6:15.
Jun 13 Evening Hike: White Fir Pass, Mill Creek Canyon – ntd
Thu
Organizer: Anne Polinsky 801 466-3806
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Jun 13 Evening Dog Hike -- Millcreek Canyon – ntd – Out & Back – Slow pace
Thu
Organizer: Jean Acheson 801-633-5225 jachwest@comcast.net
Well mannered dogs along with their well mannered owners are welcome. The dog-less are welcome as well.
This hike is geared for all levels of hiking ability and will be conducted at a leisurely pace so we can enjoy the
evening. Please bring water for yourself and any accompanying four-footed friends. Also, regardless of the leash
law and day of the month, please bring a leash in case circumstances arise where it is needed. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight, warm clothes and possibly Yak Tracks for these early Spring hikes as there may still
be snow or ice on the trails and we will be out until sunset. There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Jun 14 Kayaking Westwater – class IV – 17.0 mi
Fri – Jun Meet: 8:00 am at 3385 South 933 East
16 Sun
Carpool: 8:00 am at 3385 South 933 East
Organizer: Nicolle Wiaderny 801-664-2689 nwiaderny@gmail.com
This is going to be an intense trip on the raging Westwater section during high water! Since it is a tougher river
to run, you must have some experience. I am hoping to find someone who has been on this river before and
looking for people who are experienced on class lll or class lV water. It may be a trip where we have to get out
and scout the rapids quite a bit but there is nothing better for a learning experience. Permit: I will be calling the
river office on April 15, 16, 17 to try and obtain the permit. Depending on what day we receive the permits will
predict how the trip is organized for the weekend. We will do the 17 mile stretch in one day and then either
the day before or the day after we have endless possibilities such as going down the Moab daily (which is a #1
pick for me), rock climb, hike, relax, etc... More will be planned once permits are attained such as: exact times,
dates, activities, food prep, transportation. I am allowing six rockstar kayakers to join this trip so sign up quick. If
you have any questions please call at 801-664-2689 or email at nwiaderny@gmail.com.
Jun 14 Friday Evening Family Hike – ntd – Out & Back – Slow pace
Fri
Meet: 5:30 pm at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: John and Christine Hirrill 801-999-4090 kellychristinekelly@hotmail.com
We will hike around Silver Lake on the boardwalk with an option for more hiking towards either Twin Lakes or
Lake Solitude.
Jun 14 Road Bike - Coalville To Lost Creek – mod+ – 50.0 mi Out & Back – 2380’ ascent – Moderate pace
Fri
Meet: 9:00 am at Coalville Courthouse
Carpool: 8:00 am at Parleys Way Walmart lot, East side - 2703 Parleys Way
Organizer: Donna Fisher 435-649-0183 dlfisher@utahbroadband.com
I’m choosing this ride because I haven’t done it yet. Expect quiet rural roads from Coalville, thru Echo and
Croydon. There will be rolling hills and some gentle climbs with the exception of the last quarter mile to the
reservoir which is short but steep. Since this is an ‘out and back’ ride you can choose to ride 20, 30, or 50 miles.
This will be a social ride with regrouping along the way. Please check your email before the ride if the weather is
questionable.
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Jun 15 Grand Canyon Rafting Trip - Class Iii, Iv – class IV – 225.0 mi
Sat – Meet: Registration required
Jun 30
Organizer: Mark Grosser 801-953-6950 markjgrosser@yahoo.com
Sun
This is 16-day non-motorized trip. We may take out at Pearce Ferry, which would extend the trip a few days beyond 6/30. We will travel down river in a spirit of discovery, fun, adventure, teamwork, sharing, and friendship,
with a close eye on safety. If interested in joining please contact Mark at the email provided. Space is limited
and the following contributions will be prioritized: knowledge/experience with GC rapids; general river skills
including safety, rescue, and camping; familiarity with special places to hike/explore along the river-way; compatibility with the group; suitable raft and ability to carry other passengers; trailer that can carry gear over-andabove your own; strong rowing ability but willing to also be a passenger (for bench depth); interpretive skills.
Which of the above are most important will shift based on the evolving composition of the group.
Jun 15 Slow Pace Hike - Salt Lake Overlook – ntd – 5.0 mi Out & Back – 1300’ ascent – Slow pace
Sat
Meet: 10:00 am at Millcreek Park and Ride, 3900 South Wasatch Boulevard
Organizer: Randy Long and Tom Donavon 801-733-9367 or 801-519-0467
There will be two organizers for this hike that follows many switchbacks through tall pine trees to a spectacular
overlook of Salt Lake valley. The trail quickly enters a wilderness area so there will be a limit of 9. Bring money
for Millcreek Canyon access fee, food, water, and rain gear.
Jun 15 Crazy 75 Mile Frontrunner Road Bike Slc To Ogden Via Big Mountain Pass – mod+ – 75.0 mi Loop – 5700’
Sat
ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: 8:45 am at Salt Lake Central Station, 350 S 600 W, SLC. Meet in parking lot across the street from the station, on the east side of 600 West. Link to a map of the location: http://goo.gl/maps/ZvFr6
Organizer: Katherine Slack 801-272-0392 or 435-901-2599 (cell) katieslack@xmission.com
This crazy ride starts at the Salt Lake Frontrunner station and ends at the Ogden Frontrunner station. From SLC,
we’ll travel east on 8th South and up Emigration canyon, then over Big Mountain pass. The route then goes
through East Canyon to Morgan Valley and on to Mountain Green. From there, our route takes us west down
I-84 (a short stint of about 5 miles) to the mouth of Weber canyon through Uintah and South Weber to Riverdale. We’ll then have a couple of route options for traveling to the Ogden Frontrunner station, one of which
includes the Weber River Bike Pathway. If we want, we can stop for a mid-afternoon meal – Rooster’s is always
a good place – before hopping on Frontrunner to get us back to Salt Lake. We’ll regroup on the ride from time
to time to make sure everyone is okay and no one gets lost. After we enter Emigration Canyon there will be no
water available until we reach East Canyon Resort after 30 miles and significant climbing. Bring money for Frontrunner fare and a meal in case we want that. Please notify me if you plan to join us. There will be a prompt 9:00
am departure.
Jun 15 Hike - Gobblers/ Raymond Via White Fir Pass – msd – 11.0 mi Out & Back – 4000’ ascent – Fast pace
Sat
We will start a little early and move a bit faster to make sure we have enough to catch these two 10K+ summits.
This is a wilderness limit, so we will form smaller groups and take different routes if there is a large turn-out.
Dogs ok.
Jun 15 Organizer’s Choice Loop Hike – mod
Sat
Meet: Disseminated via the Hike email list
Organizer: Karen Perkins 801 272-2225 karenp@xmission.com
Karen loves loops and she’ll pick a route appropriate for mid-June conditions. She will send an e-mail with destination and meeting time/location about a week prior to the hike.
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Jun 16 Mod Day Hike To Eclipse Mine Days Fork – mod – 6.5 mi Out & Back – 2400’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sun
Organizer: Knick Knickerbocker 801-891-2669 Knick.Sold@comcast.net
Come join Knick Knickerbocker (801-891-2669 or knick.sold@comcast.net) on this MOD paced hike to the
Eclipse Mine in upper Days Fork. I plan to have a relaxed stop for lunch at the mine. It’s approximately 6.5 miles
roundtrip with 2,400 ft of elevation gain. Meet Knick at 9:00 am in the Big Cottonwood Park-n-Ride.
Jun 16 Father’s Day Show-n-go Leisure Hike: Wmc Members Only – ntd
Sun
Organizer: n/a n/a
Club Members who would like to get together for a leisurely Father’s Day outing can meet at the 6200 South
Park&Ride to pick a destination the fits the condition of the day and the mood of the group. One member will
need to be responsible for filling and turning in the sign-up sheet/waiver form for each group. The form can be
downloaded on the WMC web page.
Jun 16 Peak 9143 Day Hike – msd- – Out & Back – 4000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sun
Meet: 9:00 am at Utah Travel Council Lot - 110 E 300 N
Organizer: Donn Seeley 801-706-0815 donn@xmission.com
We’ll hike and scramble to the high point of the north Stansbury Range. It’s a bit like Mount Olympus, but with
a fantastic view of the Great Salt Lake.
Jun 17 Draper Evening Hike - Suncrest Trailhead To Traverse Ridge – ntd – Shuttle – Moderate pace
Mon Meet: 5:30 pm at Ballard Equestrian Center, 1600 East Highland Drive
This hikes follows the old road the runs along the top of Traverse Ridge. Dogs ok.
Tue
Jun 18 Evening Hike: Lambs Canyon – ntd
Tue
Organizer: Pam Carlquist 435-513-0597
Join Pam for this great club favorite. There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Tue
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Jun 19 Day Hike, Midweek, Sunrise And Dromedary Peaks Loop – msd – 11.0 mi Loop – 4800’ ascent – Moderate
Wed
pace
Organizer: Dennis Goreham 801-550-5169 dgoreham@gmail.com
Sunrise and Dromedary Peaks; up Broads Fork and down Mill B loop. Great hike with exposed scrambling, snow
climbing and glissading. Early start; meet at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride at 7:00 am. Ice axe experience required. Registration required with Dennis at dgoreham@gmail.com.
Jun 19 Midweek Evening City Creek Road Bike – mod – 17.0 mi Loop – 1427’ ascent – Moderate pace
Wed
Meet: 6:00 pm at 9th Ave between F and G streets. There should be ample parking, so park anywhere on the
street.
Organizer: Katherine Slack 801-272-0392 katieslack@xmission.com
This week’s evening ride features the Avenues and City Creek Canyon. We’ll meet at a convenient location in the
Avenues, head east toward University Hospital, down the lower Aves to 3rd, up Memory Grove, and then up
City Creek. We’ll keep a moderate pace and regroup several times along the way. After returning to our starting point, those who wish to enjoy some post-ride noshing and rehydration will gather at the new brew pub
Avenues Proper at 376 8th Ave. Meeting place to be disseminated via the bike email list. Please be ready to ride
at 6:15.
Jun 19 Evening Hike: Ferguson Canyon – ntd
Wed
Organizer: Steve Carr 801-261-5787
Join Steve for a trip up this beautiful and intimate little canyon. There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Jun 19 Evening Dog Hike: Mill Creek Canyon – ntd
Wed
Jun 20 Evening Hike: Organizer’s Choice, Big Cottonwood Canyon – ntd
Thu
Organizer: Knick Knickerbocker 801 891-2669
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Jun 21 Bbq Potluck And Sing-a-long At Judene Shelley’s Home
Fri
Meet: 6:30 pm at 9847 S 2900 E, Sandy - Directions are in the description.
Organizer: Judene Shelley or Frank Bernard or La Rae Bartholoma 978-223-0640 or 801-277-4093 j.shelley@
comcast.net; roosiebear@gmail.com; frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Judene Shelley has offered her home and yard for a potluck BBQ and a Sing-A-Long. Join us at 6:30 p.m. and
we’ll have the grill going for the BBQ. Plan to cook your own entree (hamburger, hot dogs, steak, ribs or ??) on
the grill. Please also bring something to share (appetizer, salad, side vegetable or a dessert) with 4 to 6 others.
BYOB. Bring a sweater or jacket as it may get cooler after sunset if we stay outside for the singing. However, if
the weather is bad or it gets too chilly we will be inside. Following the potluck BBQ dinner we’ll have a Sing-ALong -think folk music, campfire songs, songs from Broadway musicals, joke songs, etc. We usually start with
“This Land is Your Land” and end up with “Happy Trails To You”. Acoustic instruments are welcome. DIRECTIONS: Take I-15 exit onto 9000 South and proceed east. 9000 S will curve south and become 9400 S and just
after Highland Drive it becomes S Little Cottonwood Road. Take a right turn onto Mt. Jordan Road and a left
onto 9800 S then right onto 2900 E to 9847. From the east side take Wasatch Blvd south to a right turn onto E
Little Cottonwood Road. Turn left onto E 9800 S and left onto 2900 E to 9847. Plan on a fun evening of socializing, enjoying good food and an opportunity to stretch your vocal chords (and bring any acoustic musical instrument that you’d like to play.) We’ll wrap it up by 10 PM. For questions or additional information call or email
Judene Shelley 978-223-0640 j.shelley@comcast.net; or Frank Bernard frankbernard55@earthlink.net or La Rae
Bartholoma 801-277-4093 roosiebear@gmail.com
Jun 21 Split Mountain, Green River-white Water – class III – 8.0 mi – 20’ ascent
Fri
Meet: 2:00 pm at Boat Shed - 4340 S 300 W
We will camp at Split Mnt campground & run the same stretch both Saturday & Sunday. Drive over on Friday
afternoon. Put in: Rainbow Park, Take out: Split Mountain campground, Mileage: 8, Vertical drop: 20 ft, Length:
1 day, Class: dependent on water level, usually 2-3, Mileage notes. SLC-Vernal: 186. Vernal-SM campground: 24.
Campground-put in: 30. Use Wilkins for hauling from campground to put in. Think it is $150 for their bus and
trailer. Bus can haul ?? people. This trip is FULL both days. Please contact Donnie to be on the wait list.
Jun 21 Gallery Stroll Social
Fri
Meet: 6:00 pm at Phillips Gallery, 444 East 200 South
Organizer: Craig Anderson 801-487-2352 canders11238@yahoo.com
Join Craig and others for the Gallery Stroll on Friday, June 21st. Meet Craig at the first stop, the Phillips Gallery
(444 East 200 South) at 6:00 pm. We will decide which other galleries to visit together while at the Phillips Gallery. There is usually a little to eat and drink along the way. Craig can be contacted at: 801-487-2352, cell at time
of event 801-493-5673 or at canders11238@yahoo.com
Jun 21 A Few Hills Of Park City Road Bike – mod – 25.0 mi Loop
Fri
Meet: 9:00 am at Park City Library (1255 Park Avenue)
We’ve got to start climbing the Park City hills sometime...and today’s the day! But don’t fret. We’ll start out on
some easy ones and work our way up to the steeper ones. AND we will never be too far away from our starting
point so you can call it good whenever you have had enough fun! Friday rides are social -- ride at your own pace
but we’ll regroup at the top of each hill. Call me or watch your email if the weather is looking iffy. Remember
your helmet, and we will strictly obey all traffic laws. The local police here have actually begun issuing tickets to
cyclists who run stop signs and lights!
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Jun 22 Road Bike, My Lotoja (logan To Jackson). – ext – 206.0 mi Out & Back – 10000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sat
Organizer: Greg Orzechowski 801-652-8214 gregomtb@gposoftware.com
My LOTOJA (Logan to Jackson). It follows the official LOTOJA 2013 route. My objective is to test myself for the
official ride and have fun in the process. Distance 206 miles, ~10000+ ft elevations gain (1 day). Expected average moving speed 16+ m/hr. Start, Saturday, June 22, 6 am and must be finished before dark. Each participant
is responsible for pre-arranging his/her support vehicle (I can help with that). Greg, 801-652-8214, gregomtb@
gmail.com.
Jun 22 Split Mountain, Green River-white Water – class III – 8.0 mi – 20’ ascent
Sat – Meet: 2:00 pm at Boat Shed - 4340 S 300 W
Jun 23
Sun
Put in: Rainbow Park, Take out: Split Mountain campground, Mileage: 8, Vertical drop: 20 ft, Length: 1 day,
Class: dependent on water level, usually 2-3, Mileage notes. SLC-Vernal: 186. Vernal-campground: 24. Campground-put in: 30. Use Wilkins for hauling from campground to put in. Think it is $150 for their bus and trailer.
Bus can haul ?? people. This trip is FULL both days. Please contact Donnie to be on the wait list.
Jun 22 “quaint Trails” Hike – ntd+ – Slow pace
Sat
Organizer: Martin McGregor 801-255-0090
If the snow is gone by now, Martin will go to the West Willow Mine near Willow Lake. If needed, he’ll pick a less
snowy destination. There will be some off trail hiking.
Jun 22 Hike: Butler Fork West To East – mod- – 8.0 mi Loop – 1800’ ascent
Sat
Organizer: Liz Cordova 801-486-0909 liz1466@live.com
We’ll hike both branches of Butler Fork from Circle All Peak to Dog Lake. This is a long walk in the wildflowers,
steep on the initial approach, then fairly level; bring lunch. I’ll call this a MOD- for length. Pace will be reasonable but steady; plan on 4 - 5 hours. Note early meeting time.
Jun 23 Exploratory Hike To Upper Bells Peak – msd – 12.0 mi Out & Back – 5300’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sun
Organizer: Steve Glaser 801-272-4552 sglaserconsulting@yahoo.com
Upper Bells is the summit on the ridge between Lone Peak and South Thunder. I’ve never been there and I’m
not sure what the route’s like, but it seems like an interesting destination. The general route will be to go to
Lake Hardy from the Hammongog Trailhead, and then scope out the best route to the ridge to the east of the
summit. If we don’t make the summit, we’ll at least had a hike to Lake Hardy. If we summit, we can return by
the same route, or take the ridge to the 2nd Hammongog. Expect scrambling and exposure; snow is likely.
Jun 23 Hike Grandeur West Ridge Variation – mod+ – Shuttle
Sun
Organizer: Co-organizers: June Wang (801) 533-8090 and Phyllis Anderson (801) 733-4806 paisnow@comcast.
net
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Having flubbed the route finding before, Phyllis now has it nailed (she
states with at least some confidence :-)) This time we will go up the Dragon’s Back on the west side of Grandeur
and down the Church Fork trail. There is some mild scrambling and just partial trails, but nothing difficult. Car
shuttle will be arranged.
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Jun 23 Slow Pace Mod+ Hike: Granite Flat To Dry Creek – mod+ – 9.0 mi Shuttle – 3200’ ascent – Slow pace
Sun
Meet: 8:00 am at Southtowne REI, south end of the parking lot.
Organizer: Bruce Moore 801-571-7347 bhmoore@xmission.com
This hike passes lots of water, including a stop along the way at Horsetail Falls. Lunch in Deer Creek pass with a
view of Box Elder Peak and the Pfiefferhorn. This hike will require a shuttle and American Fork Canyon passes
will be helpful. Contact Bruce to RSVP and coordinate the shuttle.
Jun 23 Park Silly Sunday Road Bike – modSun
Meet: 10:00 am at Park City Mountain Resort
Come up to Park City mid-morning and take in the festivities in downtown Park Citys Silly Market : music, arts
and craft vendors, street performers, a farmers market and food booths. Then at noon we’ll meet for 2 - 3 hours
of road riding in the Park City and Snyderville Basin area. The route and difficulty of the ride will be determined
by the group. I’m thinking of either Browns Canyon if we choose hills, or a circle of the basin if the group prefers
a flatter route. This wil be a social ride; nobody will be left behind! Park at the SE corner of the Park City Mtn.
Resort and either bike, walk or take the free bus to the Silly Market, and then we’ll meet back at the cars at
Noon for the ride. If you don’t want to do the market, just meet for the ride at Noon.
Jun 24 Draper Evening Hike - Suncrest Trailhead To The South Hills Of Traverse Ridge – ntd – Out & Back – Moderate
Mon pace
Meet: 5:30 pm at Ballard Equestrian Center, 1600 East Highland Drive
Explore a combination of old roads an unfinished new roads that follow along the little rolling hills on the south
side of Traverse Ridge. Dogs ok.
Tue
Jun 25 Evening Hike: Red Pine Lake Trail – ntd
Tue
Meet: 6:15 pm at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Mark Bloomenthal 801-842-1242 markbloomenthal@yahoo.com
Tue
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Jun 26 Payette 4th Of July River Trip Planing Meeting
Wed
Organizer: Rick Thompson gone2moab@hotmail.com
You must make this meeting to go on the trip. At this meeting we will iron out the logistics for this trip, including
vehicle and trailer arrangements, and food groups to plan the menus and purchase the foods for the trip.
Jun 26 Evening Hike: Willow Lake – ntd
Wed
Organizer: Cindy Wolfe 801-943-4808 wolfehiker58@yahoo.com
Jun 27 Evening Hike: Terraces To Elbow Fork – ntd
Thu
Jun 27 Evening Dog Hike -- Millcreek Canyon – ntd – Out & Back – Slow pace
Thu
Organizer: Jean Acheson 801-633-5225 jachwest@comcast.net
Well mannered dogs along with their well mannered owners are welcome. The dog-less are welcome as well.
This hike is geared for all levels of hiking ability and will be conducted at a leisurely pace so we can enjoy the
evening. Please bring water for yourself and any accompanying four-footed friends. Also, regardless of the leash
law and day of the month, please bring a leash in case circumstances arise where it is needed. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight, warm clothes and possibly Yak Tracks for these early Spring hikes as there may still
be snow or ice on the trails and we will be out until sunset. There will be a prompt 6:30 pm departure.
Jun 28 Road Bike: Kamas-woodland Loop, Maybe More – mod- – 32.0 mi Loop – Moderate pace
Fri
Meet: 9:00 am at Kamas Food Town parking lot on Hwy 248 (146 West 200 South). Link to a map of the location: http://goo.gl/maps/TSPnZ
Carpool: 8:00 am at Parleys Way Walmart lot - 2705 E Parleys Way. Link to a map of the location: http://goo.gl/
maps/GZxAS
Organizer: Mary Gootjes 773-248-3392 megootjes@gmail.com
Join Mary Gootjes for a beautiful 32 mile Kamas Valley loop ride through Woodland. If you’re feeling ambitious when you get to Woodland, you can always add a few miles (and a bunch of climbing) by riding up to Wolf
Creek summit before returning.
Jun 29 Faint Trails Hike - Alta, Albion Basin – mod – 5.0 mi – 1000’ ascent
Sat
Organizer: Charles & Allene Keller 801-467-3960
A fairly slow paced hike on roads and good trails in the upper reaches of Albion Basin, passing the sites of the
Albion tunnel, Rocky Point mine, Albion shaft and site of the early Wellington mine, Cecret lake and Cecret tunnel. Also, possibly the Tarbet tunnel and Pioneer No.5 mine. If there is still too much snow, Charles will select an
equally interesting Faint Trails hike farther down canyon.
Jun 29 Dog Hike To Grandeur Ridge/saddle – ntd+ – Out & Back – Slow pace
Sat
Tom will start at either Church Fork or Burch Hollow.
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Jun 29 Day Hike, Storm Mountain – msd – 7.0 mi Out & Back – 4324’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sat
Meet: 8:00 am at Ferguson Canyon parking
Organizer: Steve Duncan 801-680-9236 duncste@comcast.net
Storm Mountain via Ferguson Canyon. There may still be snow conditions near the summit that would require
an ice axe and traction aid. If it’s dry, we’ll likely scramble up the west face.
Jun 30 Day Hike- Triple Traverse Via Ferguson Canyon – ext – 12.0 mi Shuttle – 7000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Sun
Organizer: Sam Grant 801-671-7111 scgrant00@hotmail.com
This approach of the Triple Traverse will start by hiking up Ferguson Canyon to Storm Mountain. From here is
where the fun begins. We will follow the prominent ridge from Storm Mountain, over point 10,350, to East Twin
Peak. From Twin Peak we climb up and over Sunrise and Dromedary before dropping down to Lake Blanche.
Very long day with great stretches of exposure and class 3 and 4 scrambling, therefore registration is required.
More information as far as conditions, meeting place and time, and shuttle logistics will be sent out prior to the
hike to those registered. Participation will be limited.
Jun 30 Mountain Bike Mod +
Sun
Jun 30 Hike Days Fork – ntd+ – Out & Back
Sun
Organizer: Teri Jenkins 801-661-4452 teridawnjen@gmail.com
From Spruces, the lower meadow is 3 miles roundtrip, the Eclipse Mine is 5.5 miles RT and anywhere in between is lovely. Plan on a few hours and a conversational pace.
Jun 30 Hike Gobblers Knob By Way Of Butler Fiork – mod – 7.6 mi Out & Back – 3100’ ascent
Sun
Organizer: David Andrenyak 801-582-6106 andrenyakda@aim.com
A beautiful hike through forests, meadows, and open slopes. Great views of the central Wasatch. Hopefully
there will be blooming wildflowers. Plan to meet at 8:15 for an 8:30 departure. If we go to the Gobblers summit, plan for at least 5 hours. Most of the hike is in the Mount Olympus Wilderness. If more than 9 participants
we will divide into 2 groups.
Jul 2
Tue
Evening Hike: Greens Basin – ntd
“KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” and make sure to bring your 10 Es! Check with the Utah
Avalanche center web site for snow conditions and weather forecast http://www.avalanche.
org/~uac/ and review the WMC Winter Sports Policy, Backcountry Travel Techniques and
Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Route Ratings listed on the Wasatch Mountain Club website
under Winter Sports www.wasatchmountainclub.org. Organizers are expected to keep their
groups together and use proper backcountry etiquette.
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Jul 3
Day Hike, Midweek, Jarbidge Ridge Hike, Northern Nevada – ext – 15.0 mi Loop – 6000’ ascent – Moderate
Wed – pace
Jul 5 Fri Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Dennis Goreham 801-550-5169 dgoreham@gmail.com
Hike the major peaks of the Jarbidge range of northern Nevada in a day, plus about 1/2 day drive time each
way. These are located in the Jarbidge Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest about 50 miles NW of Wells.
With an early start from the Jarbidge FS campground, we will hike 5 peaks in a long day and add a 6th if we
have time. The high point is Matterhorn Peak at an elevation of 10,839 feet. It is about 15 miles round trip with
a lot of up and down elevation, much of which is off trail on gravel and talus, but not especially technical. The
size of the group will be limited to six so we can move as a quick and coordinated group and be done by dark.
You must be able to hike long distance in rough terrain with lots of elevation gain. Contact Dennis to register
and determine meeting and carpooling specifics. Carpool groups can determine their own timing but plan
on getting to the Jarbidge campground early enough on Wednesday evening to allow for a very early start on
Thursday, July 4th. To support local business, I plan on eating at least one meal at the Outdoor Inn in Jarbidge.
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Jul 3
Wed
Evening Dog Hike: Mill Creek Canyon – ntd
Jul 4
Thu –
Jul 7
Sun
July 4th White Water Rafting Party – class III
Meet: 8:00 am at Boat Shed - 4340 S 300 W
Organizer: Rick Thompson gone2moab@hotmail.com
The clubs annual 4th of July Payette extravaganza will start by driving up to Boise on Thursday, the 4th of July.
After a short shopping stop at the local Sierra Trading Post, and dinner in town, we will proceed to set up camp
in the very nice Hot Springs forest service group campsite, and then head over to Crouch to join in on their
raucous 4th of July festivities, a wild party that must be experienced to be believed. Friday we will do two day
runs on the Main Payette. Saturday we will run the beautiful high alpine and somewhat more rambunctious
Cabarton section of the North Fork. Then we will drive home on Sunday. This is one of the most fun trips of the
year, and a perfect intro to white water, with car camping, an insane country hoedown, and a mellow but active
river. These are great ducky venues, get your ducks in a row in advance, to try an adventurous step beyond the
paddle rafts. Whatever your craft of choice, sign up early, as this trip fills up quickly. In an effort to open this
experience to some folks who haven’t been there before, this year I am going to reserve some spots for Payette
newbies. The planning meeting for this trip will be held a week earlier, on Wednesday June 26th @ 700pm at
the boat shed, which is at 4340 South Commerce Dr. (300 west) just up the street from the McDonalds. A $50
nonrefundable deposit will be required to get your name on the list for this trip.
Jul 4
Thu –
Jul 7
Sun
Boulder Ut July 4th Family Car Camp – ntd – Slow pace
Organizer: John & Marth Veranth 801-278-5826 veranth@xmission.com
Boulder holds a real old-fashioned 4th of July with a community parade and civic events. With town at 6600
feet and the hikes on the mountain at 9000+ feet the summer weather is not too hot for fun. I offer my cabin as
the base for a WMC family weekend. There is space for tents and smaller RVs, and the cabin has a kitchenette
and bathroom. There are plenty of hiking options, and I can make suggestions appropriate for all ages. Potluck
dinners in the evenings. Email us to get the logistics sheet and updates as the event approaches. I will keep a
running participants list since kids want to know who else their age will be around, and I expect a bit of iteration
as people add and drop. Soft limit of about 20.
Jul 8
Mon
River Trip Planing Meeting For July 12 Split Mtn Trip
Organizer: Kelly Beumer 801-230-7967 kelly@biochem.utah.edu
This is the planning meeting for the July 12 to 14 Split Mountain Beginner Family trip. More details to follow as
it gets closer. Regestration is required. Sign up soon as the trip will be full before the planning meeting. Then
again, you might get lucky, so don’t despair if you apply at the last minute.
Jul 10 White Water Rafting Main Salmon – class III – 60.0 mi – 100’ ascent
Wed – Meet: Registration required
Jul 17
Organizer: Dudley McIlhenny 801-733-7740 dudley.mcilhenny@gmail.com
Wed
Launch on July 10 on this premier River trip, a perennial favorite of the club. Water and weather should be
superb. If the Salmon Lodge is open this year, we will spend our first night there, enjoying dinner and building
boats on their sand beach. Then a leisurely float down to our take-out in Riggins, although a jet boat back to
Corn Creek is always a possibility. Probably have a layover day along the way for some hiking and exploration
with a return to SLC on the 17th. This is a mellow trip. Contact Dudley for details and to discuss interest. dudley.
mcilhenny@gmail.com or 801-733-7740.
Jul 12 White Water Rafting Split Mtn Beginner Family Trip – class III – 8.0 mi
Fri – Jul Meet: Registration required
14 Sun
Organizer: Kelly Beumer 801-230-7967 kelly@biochem.utah.edu
Split Mountain is one of the best weekend trips we can do. It raises the bar for beginners and is still interesting
for experienced boaters. We will be car camping at Split Mountain campground Friday and Saturday nights and
run the river once on Saturday and again on Sunday, returning home after our Sunday run. If you wanted to go
on the June 22 Split Mountain trip but learned that it is full, here is your opportunity to still go. Contact Kelly
Beumer to sign up. Priority will be given to people willing to help out.
BECOME A WMC MEMBER
You can join or renew online or download a membership or
renewal application. Go to www.wasatchmountainclub.org
Questions? Email or call. We're happy to answer.
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Jul 13 Road Bike: Huntington Canyon And Scofield – mod+ – Out & Back – Moderate pace
Sat – Jul Meet: Registration required
14 Sun
The campgrounds in Huntington Canyon itself are still closed this year due to the fires last summer, so we’ll
camp up top again in Flat Canyon campground where we camped last year.-----We’ll camp Friday and Saturday
nights. Saturday, we can ride in the area between the upper end of Electric Lake and the top of Huntington
Canyon starting from our campground where the best scenery is. Another option is to drive to the lower part
of Huntington Canyon, then ride up to the summit and back down—also a very good ride.-----Sunday morning
we’ll pack up and head for home via the Energy Loop scenic byway, stopping to ride part of it between Highway 6 and Scofield, with a leg up to the charming little mining town of Clear Creek (optional, but really a must
do—it’s just too good to miss).-----Contact Robert for more details and to register.-----NOTICE: My brother and
his two children (ages 12 and 8) who joined us last year will join us again this year. They will just camp and eat
meals with us; they will do their own thing during the day. We may have a friendly dog (or two, maybe three)
along, too, that will be kept on leash in the campground. I’ll update this re the dog(s) when I know for sure.
Jul 21
Sun –
Jul 27
Sat
Wilderness Volunteer Trail Maintenance In The Lasals
Explore the cool Manti-La Sal Mountains near Moab July 21-27 up and away from the summer heat while involved in a Wilderness Volunteers service project to restore trails in the central La Sal range. We’ll set up camp
for the week at the Warner Lake campsite and fan out to work on the nexus of trails that originate from that
area. Nearby peaks top out in around 12,000’, so come prepared for some free day hiking with unbelievable
views...and don’t forget your camera! Go to the Wilderness Volunteer web site (http://www.wildernessvolunteers.org) for more information and to register for the trip. Contact co- leaders, Zig Sondelski (zig.sondelski@
gmail.com) or Dudley (Dudley.mcilhenny@gmail.com) for more information.
Jul 24 Rafting: Main Salmon River Multi Day Trip – class III – 81.0 mi – 1000’ ascent
Wed – Meet: Registration required
Jul 30
Organizer: Erik Vogel 801-453-0611 erikvogel@comcast.net
Tue
Main Salmon River Multi-Day Trip - The River of No Return - Corn Creek to Carey Creek. This will be a 6 day float
from Corn Creek to Carey Creek. We will drive to the put in on July 23rd, and start the trip the morning of the
24th. Plan to be off the river on the 30th and headed home around lunch. Here is what PBS had to say about
it: “Deep in the heart of Idaho lies the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, part of the largest roadless area left in the lower 48 states. At 2.5 million acres, it is larger than Yellowstone. The region is full of deep
canyons and mountain forests, rivers and abundant wildlife. Otters and elk, deer and coyotes, blue birds and
bighorn sheep, and newly-restored wolf populations all thrive there. Today, nine packs of wolves roam freely
through the park.” This is a special trip and the Salmon is known for the sandy beach campsites along the way.
This trip likely fill up fast, so registration/deposit will be required.
Aug 8 Deso-gray White Water Rafting – class III
Thu – Meet: Registration required
Aug 12
Organizer: Alan Mayo 801-472-3139 alan_mayo@live.com
Mon
We have space for one more raft on a Green River trip through Desolation and Gray Canyons. We will launch at
Sand Wash on the Morning of August 8 after spending the night of Aug 7 in Roosevelt or another nearby town.
We will take out at Swasey’s Beach (Green River, UT) on Aug 12. Sorry, but we can not support kayaks this time.
Please contactl Alan Mayo if you are interested.
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Aug 9 San Juan Island Sea Kayak/canoe Trip – class II – 50.0 mi
Fri –
Aug 16
Organizer: Steve Seliger 801-661-7697 steveseliger@gmail.com
Fri
4 day Sea Kayaking trip with Orcas, harbor seals and bald eagles! Paddling, Photography, Camping, Cooking,
Exploring and Relaxing in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 8 Days total, 4 days on the water. Potential
for some breathtaking up close and personal encounters with whales. Possibility of catching and cooking wild
salmon for dinner.
Aug 16 Bbq Pot Luck Sing-a-long
Fri
Meet: 6:00 pm at Private cabin in Brighton
Organizer: La Rae Bartholoma 801-277-4093 roosiebear@gmail.com
Details will follow next month, but reserve Friday evening August 16th for a canyon sing along in Brighton. Bryant & Beverly Jensen have kindly offered their mountain cabin as our gathering place! More information will
follow later. You won’t want to miss this one! Any questions now, call or email La Rae Bartholoma 801-277-4093
roosiebear@gmail.com
Aug 17 Old Timers And Newcomers Potluck And Party
Sat
Meet: 6:00 pm at Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge
Organizer: Tony Hellman 801-809-6133 utahhomes4us@gmail.com
Come one, come all...meet new friends, reconnect with old friends at the annual WMC Old Timers and Newcomers Potluck and Party. More details to follow, but make sure to mark your calendar for this fun exciting
event.
Sep 8 Canoeing Stillwater Canyon – class I – 52.0 mi
Sun – Meet: Registration required
Sep 14
Organizer: Margie Gendler 801-712-7890 gendler801@aol.com
Sat
This is a beautiful flat water section of the Green River. We will paddle 52 miles from Mineral Bottom to Spanish
Bottom. The trip can be done in about 4 days but we are taking 7 to have lots of time to take advantage of the
great hikes along the way. We will drive down Saturday Sept. 7, put on the river in the morning of Sunday, Sept.
8, and take out on Saturday, Sept. 14. The trip requires a jet boat ride from the takeout up the Colorado River.
We will also use the shuttle service to take us to Mineral Bottom. There may still be room on this trip. Please
call me for more details.
Oct 6 Wilderness Volunteer Project-trail Restoration, Northern Nevada
Sun – Meet: Registration required
Oct 12
Sat
The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is a remote and expansive jewel of high-desert habitat, set aside in the
1930s for the conservation of pronghorn antelope. Our service project is restoration and rehabilitation of desert
springs by removing piping, barrels, troughs, fencing, and other past “improvements” from long ago. Volunteers
will camp in a remote part of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge to dismantle these outdated water structures and prepare them to be hauled away. Our work will restore the immediate areas around springs to their
natural conditions. Check out the WV website (www.wildernessvolunteers.org or contact the co-leaders, Zig(zig.
sondelski@gmail.com) or Dudley (Dudley.mcilhenny@gmail.com) for more information.
Participation in any WMC activity can be dangerous. It is your responsibility to
evaluate your own preparedness and ability to safely participate in any activity.
Please be sure to read and re-read the release forms in the back of this publication,
as well as on the sign-up sheets at the beginning of each activity.
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Nov 15 Potluck Dinner And Sing-a-long At Judene Shelley’s Home
Fri
Meet: 6:30 pm at 9847 S 2900 E, Sandy - Directions are in the description.
Organizer: Judene Shelley or La Rae Bartholoma or Frank Bernard 978-223-0640 or 801-277-4093 j.shelley@
comcast.net; roosiebear@gmail.com; frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Judene Shelley has offered to host a potluck dinner and a Sing-A-Long on Friday, the 15th. Join us at 6:30 p.m.
and please bring something to share (appetizer, salad, entree, side vegetable or a dessert) with 4 to 6 others.
Following the potluck dinner we’ll have a Sing-A-Long -think folk music, campfire songs, songs from Broadway
musicals, joke songs, etc. We usually start with “This Land is Your Land” and end up with “Happy Trails To You”.
Acoustic instruments are welcome. DIRECTIONS: Take I-15 exit onto 9000 South and proceed east. 9000 S will
curve south and become 9400 S and just after Highland Drive it becomes S Little Cottonwood Road. Take a right
turn onto Mt. Jordan Road and a left onto 9800 S then right onto 2900 E to 9847. From the east side take Wasatch Blvd south to a right turn onto E Little Cottonwood Road. Turn left onto E 9800 S and left onto 2900 E to
9847. Plan on a fun evening of socializing, enjoying good food and an opportunity to stretch your vocal chords
(and bring any acoustic musical instrument that you’d like to play.) We’ll wrap it up by 10 PM. For questions or
additional information call or email Judene Shelley 978-223-0640 j.shelley@comcast.net or La Rae Bartholoma
801-277-4093 roosiebear@gmail.com or Frank Bernard frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Dec 6
Fri
Social: Holiday Pot Luck Dinner And Sing-a-long
Meet: 6:30 pm at 5904 S. Tolcate Woods Lane - Directions are in the description.
Organizer: La Rae and Bart Bartholoma or Frank Bernard 801-277-4093 bartbartholoma@netscape.net; roosiebear@gmail.com; frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Come and bolster the holiday spirit at a potluck dinner and Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long. We’ll meet at 6:30 PM
at La Rae and Bart Bartholoma’s home for appetizers with pot luck dinner to follow. Turkey, Ham and Pumpkin
Pie have already been offered, so please bring a nice appetizer or a dinner side dish/salad/dessert to share with
4 to 6 others. BYOB. For those who wish to sing Christmas carols we’ll have words and guitar chords for some
popular songs. Acoustic musicians are always welcome to join in - an electric piano is also available. DIRECTIONS: take 5800 S (Tolcate Lane) off Holladay Blvd. (Only goes East) Turn right (South) on Tolcate Woods Lane
(before the underpass.) When the street ends with a steel fence with horse statues and an eagle statue in the
air, YOU ARE THERE. Plan on a fun evening of socializing, enjoying good food and an opportunity to stretch your
vocal chords (and bring any acoustic musical instrument that you’d like to play.) Questions or would like more
information - call or email La Rae or Bart Bartholoma 801-277-4093 roosiebear@gmail.com bartbartholoma@
netscape.net or Frank Bernard frankbernard55@earthlink.net
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REI COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTACT: Kristen Kenley, EMAIL: kkenley@rei.com , (801) 501-0850
SANDY CITY - The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Sandy City REI store. REI
is located at 10600 South & 230 West in the northwest corner of the South Towne Mall property. Registration is
recommended. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/Sandy or call (801) 501-0850.
Triathlon Basics, Tuesday, June 25th, 7 pm
Is it time to TRY a TRI? Join us to discover the ins-and-outs of triathlons: types, distances, how to get started, how to train,
and what to expect on race day.
SALT LAKE CITY - The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Salt Lake City REI store. REI SLC is located at 3285 East & 3300 South. Registration is recommended. For more information and to register,
visit our website at www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.
Bike Maintenance Basics, Tuesday, June 11th, 7 pm
Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. This class is an
informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor
adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary. Participants do not need to bring their bikes for this class.
Backpacking Basics, Saturday, June 15th, 10 am
Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. This class is an
informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor
adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary. Participants do not need to bring their bikes for this class.
Camp Cooking Basics for Backpackers, Tuesday, June 18th, 7 pm
Are you planning an overnight backpacking trip and have questions about how and what to make for your meals? We will
cover equipment (stoves, cook sets & fuel), planning and preparation, along with some tips and tricks to make your meals
the hit of the trip.
Exploring the Waters of Utah’s State Parks, Thursday, June 20th, 7 pm
Utah has some incredible State Parks with a number of scenic and recreational opportunities. Join us as we discuss some
of the many canoeing and kayaking opportunities available throughout the parks.
Nordic Ski Tour
Organizer's Choice
April 21, 2013
Judy Zachary skiing
below ridge east of
Gilbert Peak in the
High Uintas
Photo by Mike Berry
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PERIODICALS
POSTAGE PAID
SALT LAKE CITY,
UTAH
Photo by Stanley Chia
ng
WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB
1390 SOUTH 1100 EAST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84105
L-R: Steve, Wayne, Geri, Gail, Sadie, Liz and Pepper,
Pegeen and Matt. (Tillman, Pree and Oly not pictured.)
Muellar Park to North Canyon, 10.2 miles, 5 hours, half on
consolidated snow. No motorcycles or mountain bikes,
sunshine mostly, no rain. Panoramic views from the north
of City Creek Canyon and Little Black Mountain. Great day!
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