Apr - Wasatch Mountain Club

Apr 18
Thu
Apr 19
Fri –
Apr 20
Sat
Evening Hike: Big Beacon – ntd
Meet: 6:00 pm at The parking area across Sunnyside Ave. from Hogle Zoo.
Organizer: Mohamed Abdallah 801-466-9310
There will be a prompt 6:15 pm departure.
Car Camp - Swasey Peak - House Range – mod – 7.0 mi Out & Back – 3500’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: Disseminated via the Hike email list
Organizer: Gregory Bronder 435-843-9495 gdbkcb03@comcast.net
We will venture out to the House Range west of Delta on Friday night, after work. We will then set up camp Friday
night near the peak. On Saturday, we will summit the high point of the House Range, Swasey Peak at 9678
feet. Expect route finding and some minor bush wacking. Expect some snow and microspikes may be needed.
Excellent Desert vistas will be provided. If time permits, we will also venture south to Crystal Peak for a short
excursion. Plan to be back late Saturday night. Please email to reserve a spot.
Apr 20
Sat –
Apr 28
Sun
Majestic Mojave Springtime Sojourn Car Camp – mod
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Aaron Jones 801-467-3532 ajonesmvp@msn.com
Explore America’s most extreme desert. Travel through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area outside
of Vegas, cruise through the Mojave National Preserve, and return through Death Valley National Park. We will
hike through areas steeped in amazing geology, biology, and history. Expect to see wildflowers, waterfalls, and
tree covered peaks that defy the conventional view of the desert.
Apr 20
Sat
Hiking Trail Maintenance- New Bonneville Shoreline Trail Section
Meet: 7:45 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: David Andrenyak 801-582-6106 andrenyakda@aim.com
Thanks to all who have worked on the new section of the BST. We made progress and we continue this season.
The Wasatch Mountain Club will join with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee and other groups to work
on the section going north from the Mount Olympus trail. Please meet at the 6200 South and Wasatch Park and
Ride. We wil car pool to the work site staging area. Please wear sturdy footwear and long pants. Please bring
work gloves, sun protection, rain gear, and water. The Wasatch Mountain Club will offer snacks and drinks. If
you are planning to attend, please email me. This will help to estimate the amount of tools needed.
Apr 20
Sat –
Apr 21
Sun
Escalante Car Camp – msd- – 10.0 mi – 1000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Donn Seeley 801-706-0815 donn@xmission.com
We’ll do some exploratory hikes in the deep gorges and slot canyons near the Hole-in-the-Rock area on the
south side of the Escalante River. The hikes will be at a moderate pace, but we may do long days. There will be
scrambling on slickrock and perhaps some deep, cold wading or short belays. We’ll hike Davis Gulch past Bement
Arch on Saturday, then we’ll do a loop through Fortymile or Fiftymile Creek on Sunday.
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