The Rambler

The Rambler October, 2011
The Monthly Publication of the Wasatch Mountain Club

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Volume 90, Number 10
The Wasatch Mountain Club
1390 S. 1100 E. #103
Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2443
(801) 463-9842
2011-2012 GOVERNING BOARD
President: John Veranth
(278-5826) veranth@xmission.com
Vice-President: Will McCarvill
(942-2921) lizandwill@msn.com
Secretary: Susan Allen
(466-3292) sallen400@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Co-director: Clark Richards (272-5642
cgrichards@aol.com
Co-director: John Butler (718-4166)
john@utahman.com
Membership:
Co-director: Marilyn Smith
(273-0369) marilynasmith@msn.com
Co-director: Karen Perkins
(272-2225) karenp@xmission.com
Historian: Alexis Kelner
(359-5387) kelner@xmission.com
Biking:
Co-director: Marcia Hansen
(486-5724) hansen5200@msn.com
Co-director: Barb Hanson
(485-0132) barbhanson30@hotmail.com
Boating Director: Don Urrizaga
435-884-0147 don_urrizaga@yahoo.com
Conservation Director: Will McCarvill
(942-2921) lizandwill@msn.com
Social:
Co-director: Holley Richards (554-1125)
cgrichards@aol.com
Co-director: Cindy Crass (530-7331)
cjcrass@cnmlaw.com
Hiking:
Co-director: Julie Kilgore
(572-9838) jk@wasatch-environmental.com
Co-director: Alex Rudd
(971-9245) rudd94@gmail.com
Information Technology: Eric Wiseman
(558-3268) wmc@bumpsy.com
Public Relations:
Donnie Benson
(466-5141) dbenson@u2m2.utah.edu
Lodge: Foundation Liaison, Bob Myers
(466-3292) robertmyers47@gmail.com
Caretaker: Todd Nerney
caretakerwmc@yahoo.com
Lodge Use: Earl Cook
(580-6188) ecookut@hotmail.com
Mountaineering:
Co-director: Al Bui (518-250-9808)
albertbui@alum.swarthmore.edu
Co-director: Paul Gettings (599-7311)
p.gettings@utah.edu
Rambler Publications:
Editor: Kathy Craig (502-0465)
wasatchmountainclub@gmail.com
Winter Sports Director: Walt Haas
(209-2545) haas@xmission.com
COORDINATORS:
Adopt-a-Highway: Jamie Kulju
(360-606-9405) jrkulju@gmail.com
Boating Equipment: Bret Mathews
(831-5940) bretmaverick999@yahoo.com
Canoeing: Margie Gendler
(712-7890) gendler801@aol.com
Canyoneering: Rick Thompson
gone2moab@hotmail.com
Evening Hikes: Mark Bloomenthal
(842-1242) markbloomenthal@yahoo.com
Mountain Biking: Cheryl Krusko
(474-3759) ckrusko@gmail.com
Rambler Graphics:
Suzanne Nakagawa (362-8383)
Rambler Mailing: Chris Venizelos
(554-3697)
Sing-a-Long: Fred Tripp
(435-649-4507) fredgtripp@gmail.com
Ski, Backcountry: Mark Borges
(363-4504) mborges@xmission.com
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:
Jerry Hatch 2008-2012
(583-8047) pikahatch@gmail.com
Steve Duncan 2009-2013
(892-0443) duncste@comcast.net
Dave Rumbellow 2010-2014
(889-6016) djr3@xmission.com
Cheryl Soshnik 2011-2015
(435-649-9008) csoshnik@yahoo.com
Trustee Emeritus:
Dale Green (277-6417)
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Upcoming General Membership . . 4
Upcoming Adopt-a-Highway . . . . . 4
Upcoming Halloween Party . . . . . . 5
Upcoming Wilderness Navig. Class 6
New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Faint Trails in the Wasatch . . . . . 26
Release from Liability Form . . . . 45
Activities Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Membership Application . . . . . . . 57
Non-WMC Activitiees . . . . . . . . . 59
FRONT COVER:
OLD TIMERS/NEWCOMERS
PARTY
August 27, 2011
Photo by Jerry Hatch
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.
Lodge Service
Days
None scheduled
Check online
activities for updates
Contact Foundation
Liaison, Robert
Myers, to find out
more information
and volunteer
for a service day.
(801) 466-3292 or
(801) 651-9965.
Lunch provided for
volunteers.
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Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup - Conservation
October 15, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
6200 South and Wasatch Park and Ride
Please join the Conservation Group and offer a hand in tidying up Wasatch Blvd.
before this season’s trash gets buried for the winter. Consider helping out if you have
been enjoying the canyons this summer and fall. A special appeal to WMC roadies,
come on out and help keep this stretch of road free from tire puncturing, swerve
causing obstacles.
Trash bags and flattering orange vests provided; please bring your own gloves (you
will want them). Cleanup should take just an hour or two and is a surprisingly good
time.
Call Sarah at (214) 264-6295. Thanks!
what
General Membership
Meeting
where
Holladay Library (2150 East
Murray-Holladay Road)
when
Wednesday, November 16th, 7 p.m.
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WMC's Annual
halloween
P A R T Y
AT THE LODGE!
Club members and friends are invited
to the WMC’s annual Halloween Party
to be held in its "haunted" lodge at
Brighton Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood
Canyon, on Saturday evening,
October 29, 2011.
POTLUCK/BYOB dinner will begin at
6:00 p.m. Rockin’ DJ Rob Snow’s
awesome mix of dance music will
commence at 7:30 p.m. and will
continue as long as feet and wings
are moving.
Best costumes in the categories of
Greenest, Scariest and Sexiest will be
awarded. A $7.00 per person cover
charge will be collected at the door;
children are free. If you wish to stay
overnight at the lodge, there is a
charge of $3.00 per person; children
are free.
For further details and directions,
e-mail or telephone the organizer,
Craig Anderson: canders11238@
yahoo.com or 801-487-2352.
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Wasatch Mountain Club
Wilderness Navigation Class
near Salt Lake City, Utah
Find your way with GPS, map and compass
Saturday October 8, 2011
Learn to use a GPS, topographic map and compass in a
practical, hands-on course. In this one-day class for
hikers, backpackers, backcountry skiers and similar
wilderness users you will learn by the interactive problemsolving
method using realistic situations in an outdoor
setting at the beautiful, historic Wasatch Mountain Club
lodge at Brighton, Utah. The class will teach you how to
use the GPS, map and compass individually or in any
combination. You will learn what each tool can do and its
limitations.
In this class you will learn to:
• find the coordinates of your current position with a
GPS receiver
• find the position on a topographic map of given
UTM coordinates
• use map and compass to find a good route to a
GPS waypoint
• read other useful information from the map
What previous students said about this class:
“The biggest light to come on for me is to use all three tools (map, compass & GPS) together”
“The time and expense were definitely justified”
“I found the class very useful, and the time very very well spent”
Cost: $75 per student. Each student will receive a textbook, USGS topo map of the Brighton
area and two map tools plus a full day of instruction and practice.
For information see the course outline at http://bit.ly/kOwLI9
Email instructor Walt Haas at haas@xmission.com or call 801-209-2545
Class size is limited to 7 students. Preregistration is required.
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A n n u a l L a b o r D a y D e s e r e t P e a k H i k e
C h r i s V e n i z e l o s '
Making our way up the main trail
(Chris V., Annette, and Tom)
Final ascent to the peak
(Tom, Chris V, Annette,
Chris D. and Dawn)
Particpants: Annette
McMullin, Erin
McCormack, Sandra
Beherrell, Tom Mitko,
Chris Dalby, Dawn
Dalby, Claus Stoiber,
Sheila Kluck-Stoiber,
Stanley Chiang and
Chris Venizelos
September 5, 2011
At the ridgeline with South and North
Medina in the background
(Tom, Annette and Erin)
Photos by Stanley Chiang
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kevin earl's garfield basin backpack
August 19-21, 2011
Lake Y-36
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On August 19, Kevin Earl led our hearty group of 5, including Steve Pritchett, Turtle Ala, Katie Slack
and Carl Kunz, into the high Uintas near Duchesne. We left the Center Park trailhead above Hells
Canyon in the Yellowstone River drainage and hiked a difficult 11 miles through Swasey Hole into
Garfield Basin. Arriving at the cleverly named Lake Y-36 at elevation 10,820’ around 6:00 that
evening, we hastily pitched tents as the skies opened up for a typical late afternoon downpour.
Before the rain had stopped, Steve had already landed four 12” to 14” brook trout, which Steve and
Turtle cooked for dinner and shared with the group.
Turtle and Steve fry up some trout
for fish tacos
After a leisurely breakfast on Saturday, we
set out for a day hike to Tungsten Pass. En
route we passed many lakes; Steve and Kevin
fished at Five Point Lake on the way. There,
the Forest Service had breached the dam,
returning the lake back to its natural level and
leaving a bathtub ring without vegetation.
We also encountered an old cabin on a ridge
along the way where we stopped for a snack
and to enjoy the view. After 5+ miles we
arrived at our destination, Tungsten Lake,
where several fish, including a Grayling,
were again caught and released back to
their habitat. All day Saturday we were
serenaded by a symphony of thunder claps
from increasingly threatening skies. The rain
- and hail - finally arrived late afternoon and
continued for hours before we’d returned to
camp. The high ridges turned white as the
storms deposited a lot of hail on them. Fortunately, wet seasonal conditions in the mountains this
year allowed us to build a much needed fire that dried our clothes and warmed our bodies. Steve
wasted no time and caught four more brook trout, which Turtle made into tasty fish tacos for the
group.
We broke camp mid-morning Sunday and retraced the 11 miles back to Center Park trailhead. Our
packs were only marginally lighter than they’d been 2 days before, and we all felt the effects of the
arduous up-and-down terrain by the time we arrived back at the trailhead. But we knew that good
Mexican food awaited us in Duchesne, so we wearily packed into our cars and headed out of the
wilderness just as the thunder started. SUBMITTED BY KATIE SLACK

Carl enjoing a respite
on Saturday's hike
Photos by Katie Slack
Steve released
more fish than
he kept
Kevin working on
catch-of-the-day
Steve was prepared
for mosquitoes
Steve, Kevin, Carl and Turtle
Carl worked hard to start a
fire with wet kindling
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NEW MEMBERS
Mikelle Despain
Joseph Herring
Bryan Vandenheuvel
Dave Sturgeon
Mark Viau
Helen Corena
Jean Pfoutz
WELCOME
Sandrelle Aguirre
Matthew Driscoll
Karen Christoffersen
Carmen Ulibarri
Barbara Cameron
Marguerite Evans
Kerri Taracena
Judy Barnett
Barton Burdette
Miriam Bugden
Jennifer Capson
June Zhu
Alisa Thompson
Susan McDonald
Christen Thompson
Chris Gaudig
William Hobby
Al and Stephanie Black
Sandra Chen and Steven Knight
Jill Calhoun and Chris Ebert
Claus Stoiber and Sheila Kluck-Stoiber
Rick Merschdorf and Derinda Thatcher
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If you’re a new member . . . depending on your age and
background . . . you might have a few questions:
1. How do I get involved in activities?
2. What kinds of activities can be organized?
3. What is the average age of WMC members?
4. How many people participate in the activities?
5. How aggressive are the various activity groups?
The answers . . . ask away! Ask someone in the club! Send an
e-mail to wasatchmountainclub@gmail.com or call someone from the
governing board (inside front cover). The average age is...
honestly, we don’t know. Why don’t we know? 1. We haven’t yet
started tracking that information. 2. It doesn’t matter. There are
older folks who can out-hike/-bike/-paddle any younger person.
There are also younger people who like to do light activities.
Sometimes tons of people show up for activities; sometimes only a
couple. This is the nice thing.
The WMC activities allow for flexibility; if you can show up, do--if you
can’t, don’t. As for how vigorous and aggressive the various activities
and groups are (hikers, bikers, etc), contact the director or coordinator.
Please don’t feel like you can’t organize an activity if you
don’t know your way around. There are so many people who can
help you, and you can even decide on a destination at the time of
meeting! You might have one or two awkward activities, but just get
together with people who share the same interests as you, and you’ll
be on your way to tons of fun and excitement--things you
never thought were possible!
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T i m p a n o g o s H i k e
A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 1 1
B y M i c h a e l B u d i g
We departed from our Sandy meeting site
shortly after 7:00 a.m. and were hiking on the
Timpanooke Trail an hour later. The weather
was ideal and the trail was wet from overnight
thundershowers, keeping the dust down. The
conditions were about three weeks behind the
normal season due to the late winter, which
meant the flowers were near peak, the trail
was overgrown in places, and some snow piles
obstructed the trail.
Dalphne Turner and Dave
Andrenyak hiking up Timp
In addition to those conditions, we were
delayed considerably trying to figure out
how to deal with one somewhat steeply
angled snowfield over a gully, with a deep undercut due to the stream running underneath. At
this point, Vicky McDaniel chose to turn around and I did not try to talk her into proceeding further
into anything that she was not comfortable with. After Vicky left, the rest of us proceeded to the
Summit under mostly sunny and beautiful weather.
Timpanogos is my favorite Wasatch hike and features everything in terms of vegetation, wildlife,
scenery, plus a good physical challenge. I have been on the trail nearly every year since moving
to Utah, and have probably reached the summit about 27 times, I estimate. And I like to point out
Nancy Dunlap, Dianne
Dedrickson, Michael Budig
and Phyllis Anderson on
top of Timpanogos
how much better the view is
now, especially of Utah Valley
and Provo than it was 30 years
ago when an ugly dark smoke
spewed from Geneva Steel and
polluted the whole valley.
This was the first time on
Timpanogos for Daphne
Turner and the second time
for Vicky McDaniel and Dianne
Dedrickson. Mark Bloomenthal
and Dave Andrenyak have been
on Timpanogos a few times
in recent years, while Phyllis
Anderson has been on the trail
numerous times, although not in
recent years. However, this hike
in August 2011 was a beautiful
glorious day to share a great hike
on a great trail.
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Dianne, Nancy
and Phyllis on
the descent
Dianne, Nancy and
Phyllis approaching
a snowy obstacle
Dianne, Nancy
and Phyllis
crossing snowfield
over gulch
Photos by Michael Budig
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ALL SIZES NOW AVAILABLE!
For The Latest WMC T-Shirt
$15.00
You Can Sport An Eye-Catching Black Shirt With This Original Design On The
Back, and The Club Name On The Front.
(The design was created by new club member, Susana Jacobson.)
It may be a Club first that this T-shirt is being made available in a women’s cut as
well as in the standard men’s T-shirt.
THIS IS THE FINAL SHIRT ORDER
ACT TODAY SO YOU WON’T BE LEFT OUT!
Watch for the shirts to be sold at meeting locations for Club activities,
or contact Phyllis Anderson at (801) 733-4806.
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Chris Biltoft, Richard Jirik
and Karen Chistoffersen
at the Mill D North-Dog
Lake trail
Photo by Dave Andrenyak
Dave Andrenyak's trail maintenance
August 13, 2011
On August 13, 2011, Wasatch Mountain Club and Save Our Canyons volunteers worked
at the Dog Lake/Desolation Lake/Mill D North areas. The work involved campsite cleanup
and rehabilitation, trash removal, maintaining water bars and checking dams on the Dog
Lake trail section. Earlier this summer, these areas had accommodated many backcountry
campers because the other areas were wet and snowy. In addition to the work, the
participants enjoyed great weather and the bountiful array of wildflowers. The work was
supervised by Forest Service Wilderness Rangers Brett Jeppson and Matt Crandall. The
volunteers were Alex Schmidt and his friends Ashley and Jasper, Richard Jirik, Karen
Christoffersen, Chris Biltoft and Dave Andrenyak.
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Sing-A-Long, Hike
and
Potluck BBQ
in Mill Creek Canyon
August 20,
2011
Hikers just returning from
Bowman Fork are: Laura and Pete
Wakeman, Hal Wallace, Frank
Bernard and Carolyn Williams.
Karin Christofferson not pictured.
Enjoying the food are L to R:
Robert Turner, Bart & LaRae
Bartholoma, Carolyn Williams,
Kerry Kelly, Mark Romine,
Margo Romine and Laura and
Pete Wakeman.
Results of Frank Bernard's
efforts to prepare the open pit
fire with wood he had collected.
Music was provided by, from
L to R: Bart Bartholoma, Bob
Peterson, Frank Bernard and
Laura Wakeman. Pete
Wakeman is looking on.
Photos by Fred Tripp
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At Lake Solitude. L to R: Sandra,
Steven, Lydia, Judy, Tom, Rob,
Stanley and Erin.
8/21/11
Stanley: We had a wonderful
group and enjoyed the cool
shade in the forest and lots
of wildflowers. Participants
were: Judy Barnett, Lydia
Trettis, Steven Knight,
Sandra Chen, Rob Klimaj,
Tom Silberstorf, Erin
Robinson and Stanley
Chiang (Co-leader).
Along the Lake Solitude trail in the
aspen forest. L to R: Rob, Judy, Erin,
Sandra, Steven and Tom.
Photos by
Stanley Chiang
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J a m i T ay l o r' s P f e i f f e r h o r n H i k e
Dianne
and Jami
with
Lower Red
Pine Lake
in the
background
Jami explaining
our route up
Gene, Katie, and Jami scrambling
along the knife-edge ridge
August 13, 2011
On our way down after
we all summitted and
had lunch;
Pfeifferhorn in the
background.
Top, L to R: Kelly,
Glen, Stanley,
Dianne and Matt
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Photos by Stanley Chiang
Bottom, L to R:
Katie, Gene, Jami,
Megan and Paul

Elliott Mott's Great Salt Lake Marina
Bike Ride
Anna and Jaye, L-R,
on the road
Anna, Jaye and
Diane on the road
August 21, 2011
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August 11-20, 2011 Tahoe Rim Backpack
by Michael Budig
The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) is a 165-mile multi-use trail along the rim of mountains surrounding and
shadowing over Lake Tahoe. Larry Hall and I started hiking at Kingsbury Grade, not far from the
glitter and lights of the South Tahoe Casinos. Unfortunately, we managed to hike nearly a whole mile
before taking our first wrong turn and adding about a mile to what would have been a 13-mile day.
Otherwise, the first day was quite scenic and uneventful, except for the mature rattlesnake that I
nearly stepped on.
We camped that night at the Spooner Summit Picnic Area, where John Veranth met us the next
morning. John and Larry then hiked with me for four days, as had been planned before they had
to head home. Both were in better shape than me and John set a great comfortable and consistent
pace.
During the next few days, we encountered more mountain bikers than hikers, which was fine,
though a bit disconcerting when we encountered one in a designated wilderness area, plus many
others on an odd-numbered day in a section closed to bikers on odd-numbered days. If bikers
want hikers to cooperate and yield the trail as the rules require, they need to follow the rules too.
On day two, we encountered a group of three hikers who were impressed and overenthusiastic
in offers to help when they heard I was planning to hike the whole trail. They acknowledged
that they probably had more food than they needed and offered to share. We said, “No thanks,
we are fine.” They persisted and wanted to know how they could help out as surely, there was
something we needed and they wanted to help however they could. I finally replied, “Well, I
could use a wallet with a big wad of cash.” They laughed nervously and answered, “Oh, we don’t
have that. We just came from the casinos!”
The TRT offered beautiful views and a very well graded and maintained trail, much less strenuous
than the John Muir Trail. Also, it is close enough to the civilization of Lake Tahoe communities
to offer cell phone signals much of the time. In fact, in one phone conversation with my best
friend, I was asked, “How does hiking there compared to hiking in Yellowstone?” I answered
that “Phone reception is better and it has more casinos. In contrast, the Yellowstone backcountry
is really wild.”
Halfway through day five, we reached my vehicle and drove into Incline Village for a quick lunch.
Any lingering notions of cannibalism were extinguished as our burgers quickly appeared. After
lunch, Larry and John dropped me off back at the trailhead to resume the trek, while they spotted
my car at the end of the trail and departed for Utah and home.
After camping near Watson Lake that night, I hiked into Tahoe City the next day where I secured a
hotel room and refreshed myself with a shower and some pizza before resuming the trail the next
morning. I hiked about 23 miles that day, accelerating my pace to try to keep my distance from the
hoards of mosquitoes. The next day the mosquitoes persisted for several miles, so I kept up my pace
for another 20-mile day and reached Aloha Lake, a true gem in the Desolation Wilderness. I followed
that with yet another 20-mile day, and then determined that I could conclude the hike with a 30-mile
plus day on day 10. I decided to go for it! This involved about 90 minutes of hiking in the dark,
which I had anticipated - and I ended up scraping up my left knee a bit. However, I reached the
trailhead at about 10:30 PM and found my car about an hour later.
I had successfully completed another decent trek and look forward to new challenges in the
future (maybe the Colorado Trail in 2012?).

Larry Hall on Tahoe Rim Trail
John Veranth, Larry Hall
and Michael Budig on TRT
Lake Tahoe
Flowery meadow above Lake Tahoe
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Michael at Mt. Rose
John and Larry at Mt. Rose
road crossing
Larry on
the trail
Lake Aloha
Wilderness boundary
sign
Photos by Michael Budig
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Erin McCormick's Greens Basin Evening Hike
Take the Spruces Campground exit
and park in the lot near the trailhead.
The campground has two trailheads.
Take the trail on the west side to
Days Fork. As you hike the trail you
will see a cabin as well as a chainlink
fence. Stay to the right of the
fence, where the trail leads into Days
Fork. The trail has a steep ledge at
the beginning and you get a good
workout for about 20 minutes. About
half a mile into the hike, you leave the
Days Fork Trail for Greens Basin. The
trail isn’t posted. Turn left, heading
northeast. If you are the first hiker
Greens Basin
August 31, 2011
Photos by
Alex Rudd
Old cabin/shelter
of the day, it could be difficult finding this
trail in fresh snow. After two switchbacks,
you ascend around a minor ridge and the
trail levels out. The trail goes around the
ridge and there’s a great view looking across
Big Cottonwood Canyon into Beartrap Fork.
This view appears about 1.1 miles into the
hike. After checking out the views, you
enter Greens Basin. The basin is a hidden
meadow between Days Fork and Silver
Fork. Directions: Drive 8.6 miles up Big
Cottonwood Canyon and take a right at the
Spruces Campground.
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Stanley Chiang's
Day's fork
to
Ridgeline
hike
Photos by
Stanley Chiang
August 14, 2011
Stanley: It was just four of
us -- Carol Masheter, Elizabeth
Whalen (who is from NJ and is
visiting Utah for a few months),
Jack Earnhart and me. Jack
stayed with us only about an
hour and then turned around as
he had other committments
today. But Carol, Liz and I
made it to the ridgeline high
above Day's Fork, Cardiff Fork
and Silver Fork.
Liz and Carol at the Eclipse Mine
Carol and Liz at the summit of the
Reed and Benson ridge
801-424-2724
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Jeannie with Silver
Lake in the background
T win Lakes pass from brighton
R a n d y L o n g ' s
Yolanda
and Randy
August 13, 2011
Back row (L-R):
Kathy Craig, Kris
Drummond, Deborah
Byrnes. Front row
(L-R): Jeannie P.,
Yolanda Carrero and
Randy Long.
Kris and Kathy on the
trail to Twin Lakes
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FAINT TRAILS IN THE WASATCH
57. Madelon Mining Company
The Madelon Mining Company briefly held four patented claims on the southwest slopes above Lake
Solitude in Mill F South Fork and extending over the pass toward the Twin Lakes. But its story is really one
about two men: Lemuel U. Colbath and Henry Simons. In 1854 the 22 year old Colbath left his native New York
and traveled west to California where he gained a practical education in mining. He gradually migrated east to
Virginia City, Nevada, where he superintended several mines before continuing his travels to Utah in 1870 and
became superintendent of the Vallejo mine at Alta. He also was associated with R. C. Chambers, assisting in the
development and operation of the Ontario mine in Park City and became involved in Chambers’ business and
personal affairs for the rest of both their lives.
Henry Simons came from Philadelphia where he ran a firm called Wagon and U.S. National Coach Works.
He also dabbled in other businesses, one of them being the Vulcan Oil and Mining Company, of which he was
president. He and that company’s secretary were charged and convicted of personally purchasing property in
West Virginia, then selling it to the company at greatly inflated prices. While the case was held up on appeal,
he turned the wagon company over to his oldest son while he and his wife moved to an estate in New Jersey.
Hardly had they settled there before the estate was seized by the sheriff and sold to satisfy the judgement in the
case. In June of 1870 Simons and his oldest son were still listed as wheelwrights in Philadelphia, but soon
thereafter he headed west with his wife and seven children. There are suggestions that he spent time at the
Wyoming coal mines, but that had to be brief because he was in Salt Lake City in the spring of 1871. It is not
clear why he came to Utah, but for a short time he was the manager of Waterman’s Smelting Works at Stockton.
The owner, Isaac S. Waterman, was a Philadelphia resident who had recently purchased the smelter. It is probable
that Simons, while living in Philadelphia, knew Waterman and came west as Waterman’s agent. However, he
established his residence in Salt Lake City, near the corner of First South and Eighth East streets, a location
where he remained for the rest of his life. He also became active on the Wasatch Mountain mining scene, being
a party to two claims during the 1871 year, one in City Creek Canyon, the other at Alta. It was surely at the latter
place where he and Colbath became acquainted.
The research into the Madelon Mining Company and its operations uncovered the answer to a long standing
question: Who was “The Lady in the Ore Bucket?” During the 1872 year Colbath, as superintendent of the
Vallejo mine, installed an aerial tramway between the mine and the town of Alta. At that time Henry Simons’
three oldest daughters were 24, 23 and 16 years of age and certainly visited the mountain locations with their
father. The story about a young woman named S____ , later identified as a Miss Simons, climbing into a tramway
ore bucket and taking a ride up to the Vallejo mine, was surely about one of Henry Simons’ daughters. What is
known is that Lemuel U. Colbath became well
acquainted with the young women and on the fifth
of October, 1873, he and the oldest daughter,
Carrie, who was fifteen years his junior, were
joined in wedlock in the parlor of Henry Simon’s
residence. The newspaper report about the young
woman riding in the ore bucket also said she had
scaled on foot the highest peaks of the
Cottonwoods and explored the cavernous recesses
of the deepest mines. How better to be exploring
mines than with the guidance and direction of her
fiancé, an experienced mining man?
Henry Simons’ interests soon shifted to Big
Cottonwood Canyon where he was an incorporator
of a mining company and may have been a partner
with Robert H. Wilson, who ran a merchandising
business at Silver Springs. His oldest son,
Thomas, also was active in Big Cottonwood,
having filed four claims before the end of the 1870
decade and was deputy mining recorder during the
This photograph of Lake Solitude, dating from 1904 or earlier, shows the
waste rock dump from the Colbath tunnel on the slopes, right of center.
(Salt Lake Mining Review)
summer of 1874. In the summer of 1877 Colbath came into Big Cottonwood and gradually gained control of a
number of claims at the head of Mill F South Fork. He caused considerable development work to be done,
including the running of an adit, called the Colbath Tunnel, intended to tap the lodes at depth. In March of 1879
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he transferred five of the claims to his father-in-law Henry Simons, who left for New York City in an attempt
to sell them or to get funds for further development. It took about two and one-half months, but by then he had
found a group of men who formed the Blue Jacket Consolidated Silver Mining Company and purchased the
claims for $300,000. While Simons was not a member of the new organization, its prospectus describing the
claims included as exhibits three letters written by deputy mineral surveyors describing the excellent prospects
for the claims, all were addressed to him. The Salt Lake Tribune printed the comment, “Bro. Simons, who has
been absent from Zion several weeks, has succeeded in placing his Big Cottonwood mines.” But his success did
not bring him home. He remained in the east, presumably to press the new owners to start development. While
the Blue Jacket company’s officers and directors were an impressive group of New York attorneys and financiers,
their intent must not have been the same as Simon’s. They held the claims for only four months before
transferring them to a newly formed Madelon
Consolidated Silver Mining & Milling Company.
Henry Simons was one of the principals of this
company, as was Lemuel U. Colbath.
Five of the Madelon company’s directors
immediately formed a syndicate and took the mining
properties on lease, intending to furnish the
necessary capital and develop the mines to the point
of profitability, when they would be returned to the
parent company. The syndicate was called Simons
Improvement Company, the name suggesting who
was behind it. Henry Simons returned to Utah as
superintendent of the mines and pushed development
with great vigor. Steam drills were ordered and
miners were hired to work in the Colbath tunnel even
though the slopes were buried in midwinter snow.
Within a few weeks he had twelve men employed,
and in another month had three shifts of miners at
work. His two youngest sons were employed, one of
them as a shift foreman. In April it was reported
Lake Solitude. The Solitude tunnel dump is on the far side of the lake,
at the right side of the photo. The dump from the Colbath tunnel can be
seen through the trees on the slope to the left.
there was an abundance of material, including track
iron and other mining supplies, at Alta destined for
the Madelon workings, awaiting the opening of the
trail. Later that month, perhaps to console his
partners who were providing the money, Simons filed eight claims in the vicinity of the Madelon’s properties,
naming them after eight of the men. None of the claims was transferred to the namesakes, nor is there any
evidence that they saw any activity after the initial filing. The work on the Madelon’s claims continued
throughout the summer, both in shafts on several claims and in the Colbath tunnel, with drifts to intersect the
shafts, but progress was slow, said to be due to the extreme hardness of the limestone. Then news reports
dwindled, probably in proportion to the development funds remaining. After January of 1881 nothing more was
heard about either the Madelon Consolidated Silver Mining & Milling Company or its claims.
Henry Simons seemed to follow the Madelon company into oblivion. Although he maintained his residence
in Salt Lake City for his wife and family, he entered a business life in New York City. He was one of the
principals in the incorporation of the short-lived Gardner & Merrill Mining Company in Little Cottonwood
Mining District in 1883. Although that company included three of the financiers of the Madelon and Simons
Improvement companies, it made a very faint ripple on the surface of the Wasatch mountain mining scene. Henry
Simons remained in New York until his death in 1888, when his body was brought back to Utah to be buried in
Mount Olivet cemetery, now surrounded by members of his family.
The Colbath tunnel no longer exists, having long since been closed through the efforts of man or Nature. But
its enormous waste rock dump, a monument to Henry Simon’s efforts, is in plain view of all visitors to Lake
Solitude. The tunnel’s former site, at the top of the dump, is located about 500 feet southwest from the portal of
the Solitude tunnel and about 250 feet higher. While there must have been a good trail to the tunnel in 1880, there
is no evidence of it today. On the steep slopes above the dump traces of several of the Madelon company’s shafts
and prospects can be found, also devoid of trails.
. . . . . . . © Faint Trails by Charles L. Keller . . . . . . .
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Donn Seeley's North Thunder Mountain Summit Hike
Stanley: We had an amazing hike up Bells Canyon and 5 of us summitted
North Thunder Mountain today. Starting at the Bells Canyon Trailhead at 6:30
a.m., we made it to the Bells Cleaver saddle (elevation 10,720) by around 11:30
and then descended about 200 feet into Thunder Bowl. From there we began a
600-foot steep scrambling ascent over boulders and a tight couloir to reach
the Thunder Ridge. After a short scramble we reached the summit of North
Thunder Mountain (elevation 11,150) just after 1:00. Five of us made it to the
summit.
Participants were Donn Seeley, Deborah Askew, Will McCarvill, Steve Glaser,
Stanley Chiang and Tara Reeves.
At the Upper Reservoir, which
was quite low this late in the
season. Note the waterline
from 2 months ago on the
dead trees. L-R: Tara, Donn,
Steve, Deborah and Will.
Stanley and Deborah crossing
the meadow above the upper
reservoir in Bells
A small pond fed by
snowmelt in Thunder Bowl
L-R: Tara, Steve,
Will, Deborah
and Donn
August 20, 2011
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Going up some unnecessary
but fun Class 4 rock just
below the summit
ridge
Tara with Thunder Bowl and
Lone Peak as a backdrop
Top to bottom: Will, Stanley,
Deborah and Steve
Along the rocky Thunder
Ridge, a few minutes from
our goal (pictured are Steve
and Donn)
At North Thunder Summit
Photos by Stanley
Chiang and Donn
Seeley
L-R: Stanley, Will, Deborah,
Steve and Donn
Descending the boulders
into Thunder Bowl (Steve,
Donn, Deborah and Will)
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RICK THOMPSON'S ZionS Narrows TRIP
August 26th - 28th, 2011
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This was my first trip with the Wasatch Mountain Club. My husband and I have been backpacking the last
couple of years after a 20+ year hiatus for my husband. It only took my husband 26 years to convince me to
try backpacking and it has become a passion. I guess better late than never!
Rick Thompson organized, permitted and led this adventure. The original group of 12 dwindled to a group
of 6 by Friday when we were to meet in the South Campground at Zions National Park. The group consisted
of Rick Thompson, Cindy Crass, Aaron Jones, Jennifer Angell, Al Black (my husband) and myself (Stephanie
Black). The plan was to leave camp by 7 a.m. on Saturday, so we were up early packing camp. It had rained
a fair amount Friday night, so we ended up leaving a little later so we could double check at the Visitor’s Center
for weather and river flow conditions before leaving, and to give the dirt road to the trailhead a chance to dry
out some. After the 1 1/2 hour drive to the trailhead, we got started sometime after 10 a.m. It was a warm
sunny day and the first few miles of trail went quickly. Once we hit water things slowed down. The water was
opaque due to the red dirt that had been washed in by the rain on Friday night. Walking in the murky water
was humbling and stressful for me. I was definitely hiking at a slower pace than I expected. The 12-foot
waterfall before Deep Creek was beautiful and it was certainly not obvious that you can go around it easily.
After the group had several stops waiting for slower members (I was one of them), lunch, water, etc., we
finally made it to the first of our two campsites. We had been assigned Campsites 4 and 6. Four of us stayed
at campsite 4, which was a very nice site that came with 3 “wild” turkeys. I put wild in quotations because
they did not seem at all concerned about our presence. Rick and Cindy headed downriver to campsite 6 after
we made a plan for Sunday. We had a good evening at site 4, which was a very nice site. After setting up
camp and changing into dry clothes we had dinner. Al and I had brought a couple bottles of wine that we
shared with the group, along with some dark chocolate before heading to bed.
After a good night of sleep, we were all up early to pack up camp and get down to site 6 to meet the others at
8 a.m. We had decided the night before to split the group up - the faster members (the guys) would go ahead
at a faster pace and get the car shuttle trip started, while the slower members (the ladies) would take our
time. The idea was that hopefully we would get out of the canyon close to the time the guys got back with the
cars, rather than sitting around for 3 hours waiting for them. It turned out to be a brilliant plan! I don’t know
about the guys, but the ladies had a great day. The water had cleared overnight making the river navigation
much easier in my opinion, even though the flow was significantly higher due to the confluence of Deep Creek.
We hiked in the water, out of the water, up, over and under various obstacles and did a fair amount of floating
on our packs. We had a beautiful day with warm temperatures and the water was refreshing for the most
part. We took lots of pictures and several breaks, filled our water bottles at Big Spring and had lunch on a nice
sunny beach. It seemed to me that the canyon walls were always changing – the colors, textures, light, and
vegetation - making for a very interesting day. Big Spring was one of my favorite sites on the trip. For me,
day 2 was much more relaxing as I had gained some confidence. After not seeing anyone on the first day, it
was amazing how many people we saw as we headed into Wall Street. Once we hit Orderville Canyon, which
Cindy was able to point out, we knew we were getting close to the end. As the number of people we met
hiking up canyon continued to increase, we knew we were nearing the Riverside Walk - the last mile to the
park shuttle. We got to the shuttle about 5 p.m. and down to the Visitor’s Center in time to hit the bathrooms
(a welcome site) and change shoes before the guys got back with the cars - perfect timing. Jennifer and Aaron
headed back to SLC, while the remaining four of us had dinner in Springdale and talked about the day before
heading back.
For me this was a challenging experience - more so mentally than physically - but well worth it and I feel a real
sense of accomplishment for having done it. I look forward to doing it again someday.
Submitted by Stephanie Black

The Stalwart Girls
The
12'
Waterfalls
Stef, Rick and
Aaron, hiking
by Braille
Aaron in the Narrows
Photos by Al and Stephanie Black
Stef in the Narrows
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Aaron and Rick - who is
having the most fun?
Jen, getting in deep
Water gushing out of the
wall at Big Spring
The view - magnificent,
the hiking - tough
Al and Aaron on Sunday
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elliott mott's
maybird lakes
hike
Group at the White Pine/Red Pine Turnoff
L-R: Bob, Dennis,
Marcia, Rick, Diane,
Phillip, Jerry, Gina,
Connie and Mark
Photos by Elliott Mott
Group on the Maybird Bridge
L-R: Rick, Marcia,
Mark, Gina, Connie,
Bob, Phillip, Diane,
Jerry and Dennis
September 4, 2011
Group at Lower Maybird Lake enjoying lunch
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D o n n S e e l e y ' s s i e r r a n e v a d a c a r c a m p
Carol Petrelli heading up
Laurel Mountain
Susan and Bob descending
from Steelhead Lake
in McGee Creek
Don: Geographic summary as
follows:
Sun 8/7: Twin Lakes trailhead to
Mammoth Mountain.
Mon 8/8: Laurel Lakes road to
Laurel Pass and Lake Genevieve.
Tue 8/9: McGee Creek trailhead
to Steelhead Lake.
Wed 8/10: Rock Creek trailhead
to Mono Pass.
Thu 8/11: Rock Creek trailhead to
Morgan Pass/Gem Lakes.
Fri 8/12: North Lake trailhead to
Piute Pass.
Sat 8/13: South Lake trailhead to
Bishop Pass.
Sun 8/14: The Wine Barrel and
the Giant Chicken.
Bob Myers and
Susan Allen in
McGee Creek
August 7-14, 2011
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Susan and Bob
descending into
Rock Creek
from Mono
Pass
Susan and Bob
heading down to Ruby
Susan and Bob
ascending to
Morgan Pass in the
Little Lakes Valley,
with Mt. Gabb on
the skyline
Bob and Susan
in Bishop Pass
Susan and Bob below
the Piute Crags,
in the North Fork of
Bishop Creek
Susan and
Bob check out
columbines
below Mt.
Agassiz in the
South Fork
of Bishop
Creek
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Elliott Mott's
Farmington Bike Ride
Leslie and Marcia
inside Harmon’s
Photos by Elliott Mott
August 19, 2011
L -R: Rob, Marcia and Deborah
Elliot t Mot t's
City Creek Ride
Anna and Leslie
Heading out of beautiful
City Creek Canyon
Photos by
Elliott Mott
August 17, 2011
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Foreground to background:
Dianne, Dena, Jerry and Mark
August 27, 2011
Coming down from the
Prince of Wales Mine
Mark
Bloomenthal's
After the hike brunch
"Bust yer buns
for brunch"
hike
Trip organizer WOIB Butz has
a long cool one after the hike
Starting left around the table:
Jerry, Amy, Steve, Rich, Carol,
Dena, Nancy, Mark (steadying
WOIB, who was getting a bit
tipsy) and Pam.
Photos by
Julie Kilgore
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S t a n l e y C h i a n g ' s D r o m e d a r y P e a k H i k e
Our ascent route involved crossing from Broads Fork into
Mill B South (Lake Blanche side) and traversing south to
the Couloir and then ascending to the Cottonwood Ridge.
The final ascent was a somewhat exposed scramble to
the summit. For the descent, we took a more direct route
(less exposed, but quite scrambly and steep) -- north
to the shoulder/ridgeline (where we crossed over from
Broads into Mill B earlier). From there, it was an easier
scramble down the V-ribs to the 3 lakes. Participants:
Austin Sevigny, Rich Fitzgerald, Steve Glaser, Donn
Seeley, Bob Grant, Heidi Krusback, Deborah Askew, and
Gene Thibeault (plus 2 other nonmembers we met on
the Broads Fork Trail about half-way up, who were also
interested in summiting Dromedary).
September 3, 2011
Ridgeline between
Broads Fork and
Mill B South
Austin and Heidi on the ascent
route across the Broads Fork
bowl, with the Twin Peaks in
the background
Somewhat exposed summit cone
scramble (Heidi, Austin and Donn)
Donn and Austin scrambling
up the couloir to reach the
Cottonwood Ridge from the
Lake Blanche side
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Top to bottom: Stanley, Heidi,
Austin
At the summit, with
Sunrise backdrop
Heading
down the
V-ribs
towards
Lake Lillian
and Lake
Florence
(F-B: Gene,
Steve,
Deborah
and Rich)
Fun on the
summit ridge
-- can you say
'class 4' :-)?
Photos by Stanley Chiang
and Donn Seeley
Colorful and striated rocks in upper
Mill B South as we approach Lake
Lillian
Group with the Sundial
in the background
Our exciting descent route. In the foreground are Deborah
and Gene Askew. The "specks" on the cliffs above Deborah
are (top to bottom) Bob, Heidi and Stanley
F to B: Bob, Heidi,
Rich, Steve,
Austin, Donn,
Gene and Deborah
Top to bottom:
Deborah, Austin,
Rich, Gene, Steve,
Bob, Stanley and
Heidi
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Ju l i e K i l g o r e
H
' s
I K E
Hogum Divide
It takes some boulder hopping
and a bit of scrambling to catch
the ridge (Carol, Julie and Cheryl)
August 21, 2011
The views of Hogum Fork and
Thunder Ridge are fantastic
(Mark)
Hogum Divide is the
ridge that runs above
Maybird Lakes, below
the Pfiefferhorn
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Then the real fun starts as
the group works through the
exposed section of the ridge
(Julie, Cheryl, Preston and
Dianne)
Julie: As the organizer, I
want to send a big thank
you out to the whole
group. We had three
seasoned ridge hikers
(Dennis Gorham, Carol
Masheter, and myself)
who kept a solid eye on
the others. The group did
a fantastic job of staying
together and helping each
other.
Photos by various members
of the expedition
The group
worked
together to
help others
who were
not quite as
comfortable
with the
exposed
sections
(Mark,
Carol,
Dianne
and Hal)
Back at the
Lake, the faster
boulder hoppers
wait for the
others so the
group can
re-convene
(Hal, Preston,
Dianne, Cheryl
and Julie)
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KEITH JOHNSON'S OL TIMERS TORTOISE HIKE
August 20, 2011
Well, I stretched the truth more than a bit. I’m certain there is a Gold Fork Canyon somewhere in the
West, but not up Big Cottonwood Canyon. The idea of a Tortoise Hike was to reach out to folks who
once had been regular hikers, but even though they still love the outdoors, for various reasons they
no longer hike with the Wasatch Mountain Club. The people who met me at the Big Cottonwood Park
and Ride didn’t quite fit that description. All had been hiking this season, but were attracted to the
ideas expressed in the hike description (Rambler August, 2011). Most felt that the pace of WMC hikes
was too fast for them. One person said she could keep up for half the way but then was winded.
Three hikers said they could hike for miles at a slower pace. Some wanted to be able to stop and
examine nature along the way. Most of the hikers said that there was no guarantee that NTD hikes
wouldn’t take off and leave them in the dust.
When I met the group at the Park & Ride I had a hike in mind, but asked everyone for suggestions.
Norm suggested Silver Fork, and we headed up the canyon. There wasn’t a single parking space at
the Park & Ride Lot, so we started up in separate cars. Upon exiting the Lot, the Biel’s were able to
hook a ride up with Lowell. One of the crowd got separated going up the highway and didn’t arrive
with the rest at Solitude’s lower lot. I asked Norm to lead the others at an even slower pace, while
I tried to locate our lost person. I came back emptied handed and ran to catch my crew that had
headed up Silver Fork. Finally, I caught
everyone in front of the old Swiss style
house. Norm wanted to take the trail, rather
than the old dirt road. We did. The pictures
were taken as we broke for lunch a couple
of miles up the side canyon. Instead of gold
nuggets, Margie and Lowell were attempting
to identify the species of a flower. No, Sandra
didn’t want to trade two gold nuggets for
cherries, but was generous with delicious
fruit!
For me, the best part of the hike came as
we proceeded up toward the steeper section
of the trail. Just below that section, we
marched through waist deep flowers that
made up a wild flower meadow the size of a
couple of football fields. The trail was just
wide enough to hike. I suspected the trail
had been created by a succession of happy
wanders, and I wished the meadow could
be protected. A trail could be re-routed
Margie and Lowell closely examine
gold nuggets they discover in meadow
around the edge of the meadow and widened. It is most definitely a more picturesque and enjoyable
route, than the old road which was crowded. That meadow was the most beautiful of all those I’ve
walked by along my summer journeys. As some of us had scheduled other afternoon adventures,
we stopped short of going up through the fir forest and on to the top. Hope all made it to their
respective pleasures. Great mid-day hike everybody! Submitted by Keith Johnson
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L-R: Norm, Margie, Ken
and Lowell
Norm and Ken sit dreaming
of the trips their gold can
buy!
Sandra drives hard
bargain: Two cherries
for one gold nugget
Keith documented the
entire "Gold Rush"
Participants: Ken and Sandra Biel, Norm Probanz, Margie Gendler,
Lowell Wallace, and Mike Gaschle. Organizer/Photographer: Keith
Johnson. Destination: Little known Gold Fork Canyon.
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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) B > Boulder fields or extensive bushwhacking
Lightly Strenuous
E > Elevation change > 5,000 feet
4.1-8.0 > Moderate (MOD) M > Round trip mileage > 15 miles
Moderate to Very Strenuous
R > Ridgeline hiking or extensive route finding
8.1-11.0 > Most Difficult (MSD) S > Scrambling
Very Strenuous, Difficult
X > Exposure
11.1+ > Extreme (EXT) W > Wilderness area, limit 14
Very Strong, Well-Seasoned Hikers
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 K-Mart 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.

ACTIVITIES LISTING
See online Calendar for updated and additional events and trips
Date
Oct 1
Sat –
Oct 20
Thu
Oct 1
Sat
Activity
Hike Nepal In The Fall
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Bob Norris 801 943-6039 bobnepal@comcast.net
Join Bob Norris in October for the trip of a lifetime! This multi-sport adventure will introduce you to the most
amazing country on the planet. From the world’s highest peaks to the jungles of the Chitwan game preserve,
you will experience the cultural and geographic diversity that makes Nepal truly unique. For a detailed trip
description, dvd’s of previous trips, or general questions, contact: Bob Norris Bobnepal@comcast.net 801-943-
6039 Trip limit 8 persons
Hike To Houndstooth – msd- – Out & Back
Meet: 8:30 am at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Julie Kilgore 801 244-3323 jk@wasatch-environmental.com
This is a short but VERY STEEP hike. The hike will somewhat follow the ridge to the base of the Houndstooth,
with a short scramble through the secret sweet spot that leads to the top of the “tooth.” There will be some
bushwhacking, but this is the least miserable route to that familiar granite outcrop between Big and Little Cottonwood
Canyons. Depending on conditions, this hike will be a MOD+ to MSD-
Oct 1
Sat
Oct 1
Sat
Oct 2
Sun
Oct 2
Sun
Oct 4
Tue
Hike Killyon’s Canyon – ntd
Meet: 9:00 am at Sunnyside Park - Sunnyside Avenue (800 South turns into Sunnyside Avenue) and Guardsman
Way (about 1600 East)
Organizer: Chris Venizelos 801-554-3697 cvenize@xmission.com
Chris couldn’t make the last hike when he organized it last time, so he’s scheduling it again. Explore the area
that your donations to the WMC Conservation Fund helped purchase.
Hike - Organizers Choice – mod+
Meet: 8:30 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: Shane Bode 801-647-2917 shanejaq@msn.com
Shane will watch the weather and select a good MOD Plus hike for the day.
Fall Hike Up Neffs Canyon – ntd – 3.0 mi Out & Back – Moderate pace
Meet: 9:30 am at 3900 South Wasatch Boulevard Park and Ride
Organizer: Cindy Wolfe 801-943-4808
Temperatures should be cooling down by now to make this a nice fall hike to the overlook.
White Pine Lake Day Hike – mod – 10.0 mi Out & Back – 2670’ ascent
Meet: 9:00 am at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Gretchen Siegler 801-661-5635
Enjoy a crisp fall day going to this beautiful lake. If it’s a late fall, there will be plenty of golden aspen to admire.
If the weather looks iffy contact organizer to verify the hike.
Evening Mountain Bike-park City – mod+ – Out & Back – Moderate pace
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Nick Calas 435-714-2375 nickcalas84060@yahoo.com
Check bike list serve email for last moment updates for meeting place and ride description. Rides last at least
2.5 hours and are at a MOD+ pace. Please note time change to meet at 5:30p
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Oct 5 Road Bike: Wasatch Wednesdays Tba – mod – Moderate pace
Wed Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s keep riding in October if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest. Feel free to supply ride
ideas.
Oct 6 Draper Early Evening Hike - Potato Hill Area – ntd – Moderate pace
Thu Meet: 5:00 pm at Potato Hill Trailhead - go east on Traverse Ridge Road, about 1/2-mile past Mike Weir Drive.
The parking area for the trailhead will be on your left.
Organizer: Jack Earnhart 801-572-5946 earnhart.jack@yahoo.com
Jack will start this hike from the recently constructed Potato Hill trailhead.
Oct 6 Movie Night
Thu Meet: 6:00 pm at Sicilia Restaurant (on the corner close to the movie theatre) at 145 E. 300 S.
Organizer: Craig Anderson 801-487-2352 canders11238@yahoo.com
Meet Craig for a light dinner and a movie at the Broadway Cinemas (The Film Society). We decide which movie
to see while eating. See you at the movies!
Oct 7 Canyoneering 201 North Wash Redux – mod
Fri – Oct Meet: Registration required
9 Sun
Organizer: Rick Thompson gone2moab@hotmail.com
The 201 indication, for those who haven’t figured it out, is a statement that this is a post North Wash trip, not
for first timers. So you’ve done the basic NW and you’re ready for the next step- something a little more technical
and interesting? This is it. The planned venue is the Poison Springs canyons of Slidenide and Constrychnine,
some great sliding, and a couple of 150+ ft rappels. The usual NW guidelines and gear apply, leaving afternoon
Friday the 7th, home Sunday the 9th. This trip is full, with a wait list.
Oct 7 Backpack: Dark Canyon – mod+ – 37.0 mi Loop – 2600’ ascent – Moderate pace
Fri – Oct Meet: Registration required
9 Sun
Organizer: Michael Berry 801-583-4721 mberryxc@earthlink.net
A 3-day/ 2-night backpack loop in upper Dark Canyon. (One-night car-camping at Glen Canyon after 5-hour
drive the prior evening). This loop hike in the canyons surrounding Dry Mesa- Woodenshoe, Dark, and Peavine
Canyons- measures 37 miles with packs, but with side excursions may be longer. The Dark Canyon area is rich in
biological, geological, archaelogical, and historical perspectives and remains in a relatively pristine state. Prior
“leave no trace” backpacking experience and good fitness level a must. WMC members will be given priority to
register up to September 30th (Trip minimum: 3 participants by the 1st- or trip subject to cancellation; Maximum:
6 participants). Non-members may register on the 1st, if space is still available. Registration deadline is
October 3rd.
Oct 7 FriRoad Bike: Frontside Fridays: Tba – mod-
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Looks like the backside Friday rides are done for the season. So...let’s do Wasatch Front rides if the weather
cooperates and there is enough interest.
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Oct 8
Sat
Hike: Lookout Peak – mod
Meet: 9:00 am at Parleys Way former Kmart lot - 2703 Parleys Way
Organizer: Deirdre Flynn and Mohamed Abdallah 801-466-9310 deirdre.flynn@marriott.com
We will meet at the former K-Mart parking lot and carpool to the top of Emigration canyon. If the K-Mart parking
lot has been fenced off for construction (it is fine right now), please go down Parley’s to 2300 E and meet at
the Fresh Market. If the weather is bad we may change the hike to something shorter.
Oct 8
Sat
Oct 8
Sat
Oct 9
Sun
Oct 9
Sun
Oct 9
Sun
“quaint” Trails Hike - Mats Basin – ntd
Meet: 9:00 am at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Martin McGregor 801-255-0090
Join Martin for another interesting hike to a lesser known area. Depending on how far the group goes, he upper
part of this hike is quite ovegrown.
Day Hike: Wilderness Navigation Class – ntd – 2.0 mi Loop – 1000’ ascent – Slow pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Walter* Haas 801 209-2545 haas@xmission.com
Learn basic navigation skills needed by hikers, backpackers, backcountry skiers and similar wilderness users.
Students will learn to use a GPS, topo map and compass. See the course outline (link below) for a detailed description.
Cost $75, payable in advance to hold your place in class. Limit 7.
Faint Trails Hike - Mines And Mine Trails In Grizzly Gulch – mod – Slow pace
Meet: 8:30 am at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Charles & Allene Keller 801-467-3960
Charles and Allene will organize the last Faint Trails hike of the season. This will be a leisurely hike into and
around Grizzly Gulch, featuring the Alta-Brighton horse trail, Prince of Wales pipeline trail, a few obscure trails,
lots of mines and more history than can be packed into one day. Although skiers will be praying for snow,
Charles is hopeful it will hold off a little longer. At that elevation even a little snow will obscure what the group
will want to see.
Millcreek Dog Hike – ntd
Meet: 9:00 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Tom Silberstorf 801-255-2784
Tom will take a trail as high up Millcreek Canyon as the weather will allow. Dogs ok but not required. Call Tom to
inquire about appropriate equipment for the conditions.
Road Bike: Layton – mod – 58.0 mi
Meet: 9:00 am at Utah Agricultural Building, 300 North Redwood Road (1700 West), Salt Lake City
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This 58 mile ride is to Einstein’s in Layton for lunch/brunch/bagels. This ride features mostly easy flat to rolling
terrain, a tiny climb thru Fruit Heights, and a swift decent off the east bench down to Layton. We’ll spin through
Lagoon along the Lagoon Trail if there is interest on the return. Bring lunch money. Riders preferring a shorter
ride have the option of turning around in Farmington for an out-and-back 34 mile ride. Meet Elliott (801-969-
2846) at the Utah Agricultural Building at 300 North Redwood Road (1700 West) at 9:00am.
Oct 11
Tue
Evening Mountain Bike-park City – mod+ – Out & Back – Moderate pace
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Nick Calas 435-714-2375 nickcalas84060@yahoo.com
Check bike list serve email for last moment updates for meeting place and ride description. Rides last at least
2.5 hours and are at a MOD+ pace. Please note start time is 5:30pm
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Oct 11
Tue
Road Bike: Full Moon Farmington Foray – ntd – 24.0 mi Out & Back – Moderate pace
Meet: 6:15 pm at Center Street Trailhead (approx 1/2 mile west of Redwood Road on Center Street), North Salt
Lake
Organizer: Anna Cordes 801-573-5592 cordesa@q.com
Anticipate cool, crisp weather as we ride the Legacy Parkway trail from North Salt Lake to Farmington where we
will stop at Harmons. Dinner or a snack, gelato, coffee, and witty conversation in the sexy lounge are all possibilities
before returning under a full moon. Come prepared with front and rear bike lights, bike lock, and money
for food. Note: A porta-potty is available at the Center Street trailhead or stop at the Maverick on the NW corner
of Center Street and Redwood Road for personal needs before meeting up with the group.
Oct 12
Wed
Oct 13
Thu
Oct 14
Fri
Oct 15
Sat
Oct 15
Sat
Oct 15
Sat
Road Bike: Wasatch Wednesdays Tba – mod – Moderate pace
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s keep riding in October if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest. Feel free to supply ride
ideas.
Final Draper Evening Hike - Cherry Canyon – ntd+ – Moderate pace
Meet: 5:00 pm at Orson Smith Trailhead (2000 East, 12550 South)
Organizer: Julie Kilgore 801-244-3323 jk@wasatch-environmental.com
We’ll wrap up the Draper evening hikes with a good workout up a the steep Cherry Canyon trail. Dogs welcome,
but leashes are required.
Road Bike: Frontside Fridays: Tba – mod-
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s do a Wasatch Front Friday ride if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest.
Slow Pace City Creek Twin Peaks Hike – ntd – 4.0 mi Out & Back – 1000’ ascent – Slow pace
Meet: 10:00 am at Popperton Park, Virginia Street (1400 E) and 11th Avenue (360 N) 11th Avenue and Virginia
Street
Organizer: Randy Long 801-733-9367
Randy will lead his last hike of the season to the City Creek Twin Peaks. He will go via the Bonneville Shoreline
trail from Terrace Hills Drive.
Conservation Adopt-a-hwy – 2.0 mi – 400’ ascent
Meet: 9:00 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: Jamie Kulju 360-606-9405 jrkulju@gmail.com
You are cordially invited to join the Conservation Group in tidying up Wasatch Blvd. before the summertime
trash gets buried for the winter. Highway Clean-Up Day is a super fast and easy way to volunteer for our volunteer
organization. It’s also surprisingly fun; weird more people don’t come out. Bagels and juice will be provided
along with trash bags and UDOT issued orange vests with safety reflectors and adjustable velcro closures. Please
bring gloves. Hope to see you out on the boulevard!
Utah County Hike – mod
Meet: 9:00 am at Call for meeting location
Organizer: Andy Beard 801-216-4597
Andy and Judy have been exploring some fun trails in Utah County. They’ll pick a hike that is appropriate for the
late fall conditions.
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Oct 15
Sat
Oct 16
Sun
Oct 16
Sun
Oct 16
Sun
Oct 16
Sun
Oct 19
Wed
Oct 20
Thu
Organizer’s Choice Day Hike – msd
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Alex Rudd 801-971-9245 rudd94@gmail.com
This hike will depend on snow conditions (if any) mostly, call or email for details closer to activity date.
Day Hike, West Ridge Olympus North Peak. – msd – Loop – 5000’ ascent – Fast pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Brad Yates 801-278-2423 bnyslc@earthlink.net
We will climb the west ridge of the North Peak of Mount Olympus, traverse to and climb the main summit. The
route features exposed class 3+ scrambling, this is not a place to learn, I expect the group to move fast and
together.
Road Bike: Murray To Herriman Coffee Ride – ntd+ – 30.0 mi Loop – Moderate pace
Meet: 8:45 am at Winchester Park (south end of parking lot) 1200 West Winchester Street (6400 South)
Organizer: Anna Cordes 801-573-5592 cordesa@q.com
A figure-8, 30-mile loop that has it all: light to moderate road traffic, an eclectic mix of pastoral, mountain, and
lake views and suburban sprawl, the ambiance of a local coffee shop at the 12 mile mark, a quaint main street,
a head wind, a tail wind, a gradual steady climb to the west, a nice steady downhill to the east, and some rolling
hills and dales thrown in for extra fun. Pace will be slow to moderate depending on wind conditions. Please be
ready to ride by 9AM so we can finish by noon.
Hike Germania Pass To Sugarloaf – ntd+ – Out & Back
Meet: 9:00 am at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Cal Osburn 801-944-4574
If the weather holds, Cal will take the group past Cecret Lake, to Germania Pass, and possibly summit Sugarloaf.
This hike will be an NTD to MOD-, depending on whether the hike includes the summit.
Day Hike: Thaynes Peak – mod – 6.5 mi – 2900’ ascent
Meet: 9:00 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This hike is a counter-clockwise loop in lower Millcreek Canyon. We’ll first hike up to the Salt Lake Overlook and
then trek around to Thaynes Canyon from which we’ll switch-back-up to the summit. Bring lunch for a summit
picnic. Plan on a hike of about 6.5 miles and approximately 2900 feet of climbing. Meet Elliott (801-969-2846) in
the east parking lot of Skyline High at 9:00am.
Road Bike: Wasatch Wednesdays Tba – mod – Moderate pace
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s keep riding in October if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest. Feel free to supply ride
ideas.
Movie Night
Meet: 6:00 pm at Pier 49 Pizza (next to the movie theater). Theater and restaurant are located close to corner
of Simpson Av. (2250 S) and Highland Dr. (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, September 8th, at
6:00 p.m. We will select a movie while dining. Seeing a movie costs only $2.00 at this theater. See you at the
movies.
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Oct 21
Fri
Sing-a-long And Potluck At La Rae And Bart Bartholoma’s Home
Meet: 6:30 pm at 5904 S. Tolcate Woods Lane (2930 E) in Holladay - Directions are in the description above
Organizer: La Rae or Bart or Fred Tripp or Frank Bernard 801-277-4093 or 435-649-4507 or cell 301 461-0161
fredgtripp@gmail.com or Frankbernard55@earthlink.net
La Rae and Bart Bartholoma have offered to host our October 21st Sing-A-Long. Plan to join us at 6:30 p.m. and
we’ll begin the evening with a Pot Luck dinner. Please bring something to share (entree, appetizer, salad, side
vegetable or a dessert) with 4 to 6 others. BYOB. Following dinner we’ll have a Sing-A-Long - think folk music,
campfire songs, joke songs, etc. Acoustic instruments are welcome. To reach the Bartholoma home at 5904 S.
Tolcate Woods Lane - take 5800 S (Tolcate Lane) off Holladay Blvd. (Only goes East) Turn right (South) on Tolcate
Woods Lane. 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.) We’ll wrap it up by 10 PM. For questions or
additional information contact La Rae or Bart at 801-277-4093 or Fred Tripp at 435-649-4507 or email at fredgtripp@gmail.com
or Frank Bernard at Frankbernard55@earthlink.net.
Oct 21
Fri
Oct 22
Sat
Oct 22
Sat
Road Bike: Frontside Fridays: Tba – mod-
Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s do a Wasatch Front Friday ride if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest.
Canyoneering Prep- Rappeling Class – ntd+
Meet: 1:00 pm at Dogwood Picnic area wall, 1 mile up BCC
Organizer: Rick Thompson gone2moab@hotmail.com
Learn to rappel, and open the door to all kinds of new experiences and places. With proper instruction it is safe
and easy- your fears are quickly banished. Whether you have never done it, or did once long ago and are not
sure you remember, this is a great opportunity to learn not only how to do it, but also to be comfortable and
safe on rope. Dogwood is the first picnic area in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 1 mile up the canyon, on the right.
Park on the highway to avoid a picnic area use fee, walk thru the site, up canyon, and follow a trail 50 yards past
the last table to the climbing wall, and sign in on the Club sheet. A harness, helmet, leather gloves, locking carabiner
and a descending device are needed, I have a few extras for folks who do not have and are unable to beg,
borrow, or steal one, for a 5$ rental/equipment replacement fee, but you need to make those arrangements
with me in advance, as there is a limited number available. If you are renting gear from me, you should try an
be there by 12:45, so we can get you outfitted before the class. This class is held in the afternoon to allow you
to attend the Black Diamond Fall Sale/Parking lot swap meet that morning (800am) to hook up with some good
gear, cheap, in advance. NOTE THAT THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MOVED BACK ONE WEEK, FROM THE ORIGINALLY
SCHEDULED 10/15.
Day Hike Notch Peak – mod
Meet: 6:00 am at Flying J station at 12300 S & I15
Organizer: Jerry Hatch 801-300-6439 or 801-583-8047
The Carl Bauer-Wick Miller Memorial Hike to Notch Peak is the WMC’s traditional farewell to the hiking season.
It’s a three hour drive to the House Range west of Delta, but the 3,000 ft. cliff and ancient bristlecone pines are
always phenomenal. Be prepared for cross-country travel with route finding and a bit of scrambling (the Flying J
is located east of I-15 onto Factory Outlet Drive)
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Oct 22
Sat
Oct 23
Sun
Oct 23
Sun
Oct 23
Sun
Multi Group Hike Up Ferguson Canyon: Ntd To Msd
Meet: 8:30 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: Julie Kilgore 801-244-3323 jk@wasatch-environmental.com
Meet Julie at the 6200 South Park and Ride and split into groups. An NTD group can complete the trip at the
Salt Lake Overlook (about one hour up the canyon). A MOD group can go up to the meadow, and if conditions
are good an MSD group can go for the Storm Mountain summit.
Dry Hollow Day Hike (semi-exploratory) – mod+ – 5.9 mi Out & Back – 3380’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: 9:00 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: Steve Glaser 801-272-4552 sglaserconsulting@yahoo.com
This is a historic trail with some access issues, but Steve has obtained permission for this hike. It starts just
above Wasatch Blvd and makes its way to an overlook above Big Cottonwood. The high point is 8500 feet, and
snow conditions will determine whether we reach the overlook.
Millcreek Dog Hike – ntd
Meet: 9:00 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Tom Silberstorf 801-255-2784
Tom will take a trail as high up Millcreek Canyon as the weather will allow. Dogs ok but not required. Call Tom to
inquire about appropriate equipment for the conditions.
Road Bike: Jordan River Narrows – mod-
Meet: 9:00 am at West Jordan Park, 8110 South 2200 West, West Jordan
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This ride showcases the scenic section of the Provo River Trail as it passes through the Jordan River Narrows
at the point of the mountain. Meet Elliott (801-969-2846) at West Jordan Park, 8110 South 2200 West (in the
parking lot located immediately north of the swimming pool on the east side of the road), at 9:00am. Riders
should plan for a 40 mile ride, a tiny bit of climbing past Camp Williams and a rendezvous in Lehi for snacks
before returning.
Oct 26 Road Bike: Wasatch Wednesdays Tba – mod – Moderate pace
Wed Meet: Disseminated via the Bike email list
Organizer: Robert Turner 801-467-1129 r46turner@gmail.com
Let’s keep riding in October if the weather cooperates and there is enough interest. Feel free to supply ride
ideas.
Oct 28 Introduction To Technical Canyoneering – mod-
Fri – Oct Meet: Registration required
30 Sun
Organizer: Rick Thompson gone2moab@hotmail.com
The North Wash is a great place to get started and learn some of the basics of canyoneering, with something
for everyone in these wonderful southern utah sandstone slots. We will drive down Friday after work, and do
canyons Saturday and Sunday, returning home Sunday night. If this is your first trip, you need to have taken one
of the club rappeling classes as a prerequisite.(there is another on October 15) NOTE THAT THIS ACTIVITY HAS
BEEN MOVED BACK ONE WEEK FROM WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED.
Oct 28
Fri
Road Bike - Cheryl’s Almost Birthday Ride – ntd+ – 30.0 mi Out & Back – Moderate pace
Meet: 10:00 am at Basin Recreation Center (Newpark) east of the Kimball Junction exit.
Carpool: 9:30 am at Petsmart parking lot (just west of REI) 33rd S. 33rd E.
Organizer: Donna Fisher 435-649-0183 dlfisher@utahbroadband.com
This will be an organizer’s choice ride and depending upon weather conditions, it may become a “front side”
ride. An email update will be forthcoming prior to the ride date.
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Oct 29
Sat
Show-n-go Mod Hike: Wmc Members Only – mod
Meet: 9:00 am at 6100 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: n/a n/a
There’s no telling what Mother Nature will deliver by the end of October. Club Members who would like to get
together for a hike can meet at the 6100 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 found in the Rambler or downloaded on the WMC web page.
Oct 29
Sat
Oct 29
Sat
Hike Millcreek Area – ntd
Meet: 9:15 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: Doug Stark 801-277-8538
Doug will pick a trail suitable for late October condition. He’ll make sure the group is back in time to get ready
for the lodge Halloween Party
Halloween Party At The Lodge
Meet: 6:00 pm at Wasatch Mountain Club’s Lodge at Brighton Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Carpool: 5:30 pm at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride. Try to make your own arrangements with others for
car pooling.
Organizer: Craig Anderson 801-487-2352 canders11238@yahoo.com
Club members, friends and family are invited to the WMC’s annual Halloween Party to be held in its haunted
lodge at Brighton Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, on Saturday evening, October 29, 2011. POTLUCK/
BYOB dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. Rockin’ DJ Rob Snow’s awesome mix of dance music will commence at 7:30
PM and continue as long as feet are moving. Best costumes in the categories of Greenest, Scariest, Sexiest and
Funniest will be awarded. A $7.00 per person cover charge will be collected at the door; children are free. If you
wish to stay overnight at the lodge, there is a charge of $3.00 per person; children are free. For further details
and directions, e-mail or telephone the organizer Craig Anderson: canders11238@yahoo.com or 801-487-2352
Oct 30
Sun
Road Bike: Great Salt Lake Marina – mod – Loop
Meet: 9:00 am at Weather Bureau, 2200 West North Temple, Salt Lake City
Organizer: Elliott Mott 801-969-2846 elliott887@msn.com
This is a 43 mile ride to the Salt Lake Marina situated on the south end of the Great Salt Lake. This loop course
zips across the airport and features a variety of terrain to include rural farm lands, industrial parks, wetlands
and a tour of the old mining town of Magna. Riders should plan for regrouping stops along the way, a teeny tiny
climb across the north end of the Oquirrh Mountains and a rendezvous at the Great Salt Lake Marina. Meet Elliott
(801-969-2846) by the Weather Bureau located on North Temple west of 2200 West, at 9:00am.
Oct 30
Sun
Oct 30
Sun
Day Hike- Grandeur Peak- Via Millcreek Canyon Church Fork – mod – 3.0 mi Out & Back – 2500’ ascent
Meet: 9:00 am at Skyline High School - 3151 E Upland Dr (3760 S)
Organizer: David Andrenyak 801-582-6106 andrenyakda@aim.com
At the end of October, the weather and conditions are difficult to predict. In many years during mid autumn,
this hike is possible without too much complication. In any season, this is a beautiful hike. If conditions are bad,
I will propose an alternate plan.
Hike Big Cottonwood Canyon Area – ntd
Meet: 9:00 am at 6200 South & Wasatch Park & Ride
Organizer: Tom Mitko 801-277-7588
Tom will select a nice late fall hike, weather permitting.
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Nov 13
Sun
Nov 18
Fri
Nordic Ski Tour: Upper Reaches Of The Uintas – ntd+ – Out & Back – Slow pace
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Michael Berry 801-583-4721 mberryxc@earthlink.net
Early season cross-country ski tour to/from the Crystal Lake Trailhead area, depending on conditions. If snow
is lacking, this will be a nordic walking workout. The plan would be to explore the route into the upper North
Fork of the Provo drainage from Crystal Lake today in anticipation of a mid-season ski marathon loop from the
Winter Closure Parking. Dogs OK.
Sing-a-long And Pot Luck At Joan Hatch’s Home
Meet: 6:30 pm at Joan Hatch’s condo on third floor at 1841 Paschal Circle. Directions are included in the above
description
Organizer: Joan Hatch, Frederick Tripp or Frank Bernard 801-916-6603 or 435-649-4507 or 301-461-0161 joanhatch27@yahoolcom;
fredgtripp@gmail.com or frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Joan Hatch has offered to host our November 18th Sing-A-Long. Plan to join us at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll begin the
evening with a Pot Luck dinner. Please bring something to share (entree, appetizer, salad, side vegetable or a
dessert) with 4 to 6 others. BYOB. Please bring a chair (card table or camp) to ensure adequate seating. Following
dinner we’ll have a Sing-A-Long - think folk music, campfire songs, joke songs, songs from Broadway musicals,
etc. Acoustic instruments are welcome. Joan’s condo is on the 2nd floor above the garage (3rd floor) at
1841 Paschal Circle. Directions: Start on Foothill Drive about midway between E. 1700 South and E 2100 South.
Paschal Circle is on the east side of Foothill Drive just south of Laurelhurst Drive and north of S. 2600 E. Parking
is limited in the Circle but is available on Foothill Drive, Laurelhurst Drive and other nearby streets. 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
contact Joan Hatch at 801-916-6603 or email at joanhatch27@yahoo.com or Fred Tripp at 435-649-4507 or
301-461-0161 or email at fredgtripp@gmail.com or Frank Bernard at Frankbernard55@earthlink.net
Dec 4
Sun
Nordic Ski Tour: North Of Iron Mine Mountain (uintas) – mod+
Meet: 8:15 am at Parleys Way former Kmart lot - 2703 Parleys Way
Organizer: Michael Berry 801-583-4721
MLH Winter Parking 14 miles east of Kamas. Tour follows Iron Mine Mountain jeep road (north slope) on early
season snowpack. The terrain opens up for good views and several options in the high country above 10,000 ft.
Expect extra cold temperatures and little sun. Contact trip organizer if driving from Park City area. Carpools can
be arranged for seperate return times (NTD+ to MOD+). Remember MLH parking fee ($3) and be prepared to
share the cost of transportation. Dogs OK. Lightweight backcountry touring gear with scales, skins, or swix (grip
wax) and 10 E’s. Meet at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 am departure.
MARKETPLACE
This space is reserved for those members placing ads for used and recreational gear
or for private and non-commercial and not-for-profit activities. To submit an ad,
e-mail it to wasatchmountainclub@gmail.com by the 10th of each month prior to
publication. Non WMC members $5.00 up to 20 words, $0.20 per additional word.
REMEMBER: There is also a “Gear Swap” area online where you can post what you are looking for,
or place something that you want to sell or get rid of. It seems to be more up-to-date most of the
time, due to the hard copy of the Rambler only being produced once a month.
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The Wasatch Mountain Club is a great place to meet new people interested in the outdoor
activities that you enjoy. In addition to the many physical activities, the club also
supports several social outings, picnics, potlucks, trip slideshows, live music, and of
course, parties. Anyone can suggest a social event. The social committee would love
to hear your suggestions and accept your participation. If you have a trip talk to present,
just let us know. Below are examples of yearly parties - we hope to see you there.
Dec 18
Sun
Holiday Sing-a-long And Potluck Dinner At Cindy Crass’ Home
Meet: 5:30 pm at 2244 East 11620 South - Directions are in the description above.
Organizer: Cindy Crass, Fred Tripp or Frank Bernard Cindy at 801-530-7331 or Fred Tripp at 435-649-450 fredgtripp@gmail.com
or frankbernard55@earthlink.net
DECEMBER 18 - SUNDAY: SING-A-LONG POT LUCK DINNER, definitely NTD. Come and join the holiday spirit at
a potluck dinner and Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long. We’ll meet at 5:30 PM at Cynthia Crass’ home for appetizers
with pot luck dinner to follow. Turkey and ham have already been offered, so please bring a nice appetizer
or a dinner side dish/salad/dessert to share with four to six others. BYOB. Also, please bring a folding chair or
camp chair to ensure adequate seating. 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 Wasatch Blvd south and about 12000 south it starts running east and west rather
than north and south. At the bottom of the hill watch for 2220 East - turn right and go north two blocks, turn
right on 11620 South and go to 2244 on the right. Coming south on 1-15 take the 10600 South exit. Go east on
10600 South past 1300 East to 1700 East. Turn right (south) to a traffic light at Wasatch Blvd. Go left on Wasatch
(east) to 2220 East and turn left and go north 2 blocks to 11620 South. Turn right (east) to 2244 which is the
second house on the right. Coming north on I-15 take the 12300 South exit and go right (east) to the traffic light
at Wasatch Blvd. Turn right to 2220 East and turn left (north) and follow directions above. Questions or would
like more information call Cindy Crass at 801-530-7331 or Fred Tripp at 435-645-4507 or email Frank Bernard at
frankbernard55@earthlink.net
The Wasatch Mountains are a wonderful playground for climbers. We have some great
ice climbing in the winter, snow climbs on local peaks in the spring and early summer
and lots of rock climbing. The club hosts a weekly rock climb at local crags on Thursdays.
We do a number of out of town trips each year to destinations such as the City
of Rocks in Idaho, the Tetons, Indian Creek in Southern Utah, and the San Rafael Swell
area. Climbs are listed in the Rambler and on this web site. We also have a climber’s
email list that you can join to get additional climbing information.
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WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB (WMC)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(Do not use for renewals.)
Please read carefully and completely fill out both sides of the page. Print legibly, please.
I am applying for membership as: ______ Single _____ Couple
Name: Applicant 1: _____________________________________ Birth date: __________________
Name: Applicant 2: _____________________________________ Birth date __________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________________
Applicant 1: Main phone: ____________________________ email address: __________________________
Applicant 2: Main phone: ____________________________ email address: __________________________
PRIVACY INFORMATION: The WMC defaults to publish name, phone and email on website “Member’s list” area.
This information is only available to active members on the web site. With your permission, we also occasionally release
our address list to WMC-Board approved wilderness and/or conservation organizations for one-time mailings under the
stipulation that they do not continue to use the list or provide it to other. You may opt to (1) have your address published on
the “Members Only” area but not made available to other organizations, (2) have your address published on the “Members
Only” area and provided to Board-approved organizations, or (3) not have your address on the WMC roster nor given to other
organizations.
YOU NEED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION: Once you have been notified that your application has been accepted,
log in to the WMC site and select your level of privacy from the menu under Club Preferences. If you do not have computer
access or need help, please contact the Membership Director to make your preferences known.
If you would like a printed copy of the membership roster, you may download a pdf file.
If you are a member and do not have computer access and would like a membership roster, please contact the Membership
Director and that list will be provided to you.
Membership dues:
$40.00 for single membership (Annual dues $35.00 plus $5.00 paper application fee)
$55.00 for couple membership (Annual dues $50.00 plus $5.00 paper application fee)
$25.00 for student membership (Annual dues $20.00 plus $5.00 paper application fee)
Student members must be full-time student, age 30 and under.
Enclosed is $____________ for application fee and first year’s dues. Check or money order only. Please make checks
payable to Wasatch Mountain Club.
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WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB (WMC)
Applicant Agreement, Acknowledgement of Risk and Release from Liability
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: I acknowledge that my participation in all WMC activities is voluntary. No one is forcing
me to participate. I agree to abide by the rules of the WMC.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I am aware that WMC activities involve risks, and may result in injury, illness, death, and
damage to or loss of property. These dangers include but are not limited to: the hazards of traveling in remote areas without
medical services or care, the forces of nature, the inherent dangers involved in participation in sports, wilderness travel, and
social activities, and the negligent actions of other persons or agencies. I understand that all activities should be considered
exploratory, with the possibility of unexpected conditions and route variations. The WMC is not, nor does it provide, a
professional guide service. In order to partake in the enjoyment and excitement of WMC activities, I am willing to accept the
risk and uncertainty involved as being an integral part of the activity. I acknowledge this risk, and assume full responsibility
for any and all risks of injury, illness, death, or damage to or loss of my property.
PREPARATION: I understand that it is my responsibility to evaluate the difficulties of any WMC activity I participate in, and
decide whether I am prepared by having the experience, skill, knowledge, equipment, and the physical and emotional stamina
to participate safely.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE: I agree that I, my heirs, personal or legal representatives hereby
do release and hold harmless from all liability, and promise not to bring any suit or claim against the WMC, its activity
organizers, directors, agents or representatives for any injury, illness, death or damage and loss of property resulting from my
participation in any WMC activity even if they negligently caused the injury or damage.
LEGAL FEES: Should it become necessary for the WMC, or someone on their behalf, to incur attorney fees and costs to
enforce this agreement, I agree to pay the WMC reasonable costs and fees thereby expended, or for which liability is incurred.
INSURANCE: I understand that the WMC strongly recommends that I maintain insurance sufficient to cover any injury,
illness or property damage that I may incur while participating in WMC activities. In the event of injury, illness or death
related to any WMC activity, I recognize that I, or my estate, will bear the full cost of my evacuation or recovery, and any
related medical care that I may need. I acknowledge that the WMC carries no insurance whatsoever for any participants in
WMC activities.
My signature below indicates I have read this entire document, understand it completely, understand it affects my legal rights,
and agree to be bound by its terms. I certify I am at least 18 years old.
Signature 1____________________________________ Print Name 1____________________________Date: __________
Signature 2____________________________________ Print Name 2____________________________Date: __________
Mail completed application to:
Membership Director
Wasatch Mountain Club
1390 South 1100 East #103
Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2443
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REI COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTACT: Celeste Eppler, EMAIL: ceppler@rei.com, (801) 486-2100, ext. 207
SANDY CITY - 10600 SOUTH & 230 WEST
Climbing Basics for Women, Tuesday, October 4th, 7pm
Momentum Climbing Gym introductory class on the basics of rock climbing. Gain an understanding of the
different types of climbing, the necessary gear and how to get started. Registration is strongly recommended!
Climbing Basics, Thursday, October 6th , 7pm
Momentum Climbing Gym introductory class on the basics of rock climbing. Gain an understanding of the
different types of climbing, the necessary gear and how to get started. Registration is strongly recommended!
Backcountry Essentials: Staying safe in the Wasatch, Thurs October 13th, 7pm
Brandon Dodge, Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Asst Team Leader, will share his experiences and help
you learn what you'll need to have a successful venture. Registration is strongly recommended!
Ski and Snowboard Wax & Tune Basics, Thursday, October 20th, 7pm
Wax on! Learning to wax your skis or board will help you increase your fun on the slopes. This presentation
will focus on the basics of waxing, including base preparation, structure, major and minor repair, and stone
grinding. Our expert technician will also go into an in-depth examination of how and why waxes work.
SALT LAKE - 3285 EAST & 3300 SOUTH
MAP & COMPASS BASICS, Tuesday, October 4th, 7pm
This class is aimed at the newcomer to map and compass. We will cover the basics such as understanding map
symbols, orienting the map and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own compasses. No experience necessary!
BIKE MAINTENANCE BASICS, Thursday, October 6th, 7pm
If you ride a bike, you need this class! In this informative presentation you'll learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat
tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary!
PHOTOGRAPHING THE ROUTE TO SEVEN NATIONAL PARKS; US 89, Tuesday, October 11th 7pm
Join Ann Torrence, photographer and instructor with the U’s Life Long Learning to see photos, hear stories, and
get photography tips before you start your next adventure. US 89 extends 1,600 miles from Canada to Mexico
and links seven National Parks. Ann spent 3 years documenting the parks and the small towns along the way.
PARADE OF RAPTORS, Thursday, October 13th, 7pm at REI Salt Lake City
Volunteers from HawkWatch International will show some impressive birds of prey and talk about their natural
history, personal stories, and conservation efforts in our own community. Appropriate for all ages.
CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA, Tuesday, October 18th, 7pm
Mt. Elbrus (18,510 ft), a volcano in the Russian Caucasus, is the highest peak in Europe. Elbrus attracts relative
beginners to mountaineering, as well as more experienced Seven Summiters. Carol Masheter found climbing
Elbrus from the relatively pristine, remote north a more traditional mountaineering experience. Climbers carry
their own gear without the help of ski lifts and snow cats often used on the route from the south.
COMFORT 101, Wednesday, October 19th, 7pm
We’ll take you through the diverse Utah climate and show you how to properly layer to stay warm and dry. Join
Shane Waterbury from the REI clothing department as he covers new fabrics, old standbys, things you may
have in your closet and a new way to use them.
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WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB
1390 SOUTH 1100 EAST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84105
PERIODICALS
POSTAGE PAID
SALT LAKE CITY,
UTAH
Gail Picha and Anne Polinsky's
Evening Hike to Salt Lake Overlook, Milcreek Canyon
August 30, 2011
Photo by
Alex Rudd
L-R: Donn Seeley,
Austin Sevigny and
Knick Knickerbocker
Visit us online at www.wasatchmountainclub.org
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