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Road Bike, Wasatch Back Tour - Ogden Valley – 40.0 mi – 1500’ ascent
Meet: 9:30 am at Weber Canyon to first exit (which is just past the Interstate rest area), thence about 1 1/2 miles
to Olde Farm Mkt/gas stn. in Mtn Green.
Organizer: Mike Roundy 801 745-3106 tjunglefriend@hotmail.com
Yet another Trappers’ Loop grunt and Pineview Reservoir circumvent, with side trip to Monastery for snacks on
the lawn. Depending on the feelings of the group, we may drive to the top of Trappers’ Loop and only grunt half
of it. The Shooting Star will be open afterwards, ya know.
Oldtimers/newcomers Party/potluck
Meet: 6:00 pm at WMC Lodge Brighton, Utah
Organizer: Cindy Crass/Holley Richards cjcrass@cnmlaw.com/cgrichards@aol.com
SAVE THE DATE More info to come
Lodge Work Party - Maintenance Project
Meet: 9:00 am at WMC Lodge at Brighton (refer to website or call for directions)
Organizer: Robert Myers 801-466-3292 (H) or 801-651-9965 (C) robertmyers47@gmail.com
Exterior Renovation - prepare logs for synthetic chinking by subcontractor (hopefully the chinking will be completed
by this time). Work party starts at 9:00AM and we will end the work party at 4:00PM; will car pool, if you
call. Come up at any time, but call if you are coming, because lunch will be provided by the Club. Bring gloves
and work clothes, suitable for the weather.
Slow Pace Hike - Sugarloaf – mod- – 4.0 mi Out & Back – Slow pace
Meet: 10:00 am at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Randy Long 801-733-9367
This is one of the easiest 11,000 foot peaks in the Wasatch. The scenery resembles the higher Colorado peaks.
Some could turn back at the pass, or the entire group may do so if weather conditions warrant.
Beginner/newcomers Hike - Lake Solitude From Silver Fork – ntd – 3.0 mi Out & Back – 310’ ascent –
Slow pace
Meet: 9:00 am at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Michelle Butz (801) 842-9646 mbutz27@yahoo.com
This hike is open to anyone but is geared toward introducing new people to the Wasatch Mountain Club, or to
hiking as an activity. There will be two organizers on this trip to make sure nobody gets behind, and to help with
any questions or concerns. This month, join us for a stroll along the Silver Lake boardwalk, then follow the trail
over to Lake Solitude.
Hike Deseret Peak – msd – 12.0 mi – 3600’ ascent – Fast pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Chuck James 801 209-0725 jamesgang1971@comcast.net
Chuck and company with kick up the pace and vary the route a bit to make the already challenging a little
tougher. Plan on a 6 a.m. meeting time. Call to register.
Mt Timpanogos Day Hike – msd – 15.0 mi Out & Back – 4200’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Michael Budig 801 328-4512 mbudig@blazemail.com
Mt Timpanogos is one the the most diverse and spectacular hikes in the Wasatch. It is a long, but not difficult
hike as long as there is an early start. It is also a great conditioning hike for backpacking. Please email leader
michael Budig at mbudig@blazemail.com for further information or to sign up. Because this trip is in a wilderness
area, the trip will be limited to 11 people.
Hike Sundial Peak – msd – 9.0 mi Out & Back – 4000’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Richard Cherian 801-553-7221 richerian@gmail.com
Ever wonder if the peak outlined in the WMC logo is a real one? Here’s your chance to find out. Climb Sundial
via Lake Blanche. Trail is moderately long but consistently steep, with some scrambling and exposure near the
summit. Wilderness area limit of 14.
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