The Monthly Publication of The Wasatch Mountain Club DECEMBER 2016
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Snowshoe - Christmas Morning Easy Outing – ntd – Out & Back – Slow pace<br />
Meet: 9:00 am at 6200 South Park & Ride (6500 South <strong>Wasatch</strong> Boulevard, Holladay,<br />
UT)<br />
Organizer: Knick Knickerbocker 801-891-2669 Knick.Sold@comcast.net<br />
In case you feel like getting out from under all that wrapping paper, come join Knick<br />
Knickerbocker (801-891-2669 or knick.sold@comcast.net) and other like-minded<br />
outdoor enthusiasts for this <strong>Wasatch</strong> <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Club</strong> traditional easy get together.<br />
Weather permitting we'll have a pleasantly paced short snowshoe tour. Bring finger<br />
food treats to share if you'd like for a relaxed break before our return to the valley. If<br />
bad weather, it will be cancelled. Meet at 6200 South & <strong>Wasatch</strong> Blvd Park-n-Ride<br />
9:00 am.<br />
Weekday Snowshoe – mod-<br />
Meet: 9:30 am at 6200 South Park & Ride (6500 South <strong>Wasatch</strong> Boulevard, Holladay,<br />
UT)<br />
Organizer: Jim Kucera 801-263-1912 jameskucera@aol.com<br />
I'll seek group input for place to go. Come prepared for your own comfort and safety.<br />
Evening Hike - Grandeur Peak Loop - Dog Friendly – ntd+ – Moderate pace<br />
Meet: 6:00 pm at Grandeur Peak trailhead on <strong>Wasatch</strong> Blvd approximately 3000 S.<br />
Organizer: Nancy Martin 801-419-5554 nancycmartin@gmail.com<br />
Join us for a section <strong>of</strong> Grandeur Peak. If there's not much snow, we will turn this into<br />
a loop. About 50 minutes up hill. THIS IS A VERY STEEP HIKE. Not suggested for<br />
beginners, but we will burn <strong>of</strong>f some holiday calories! Traction devices, 10 Es. Prompt<br />
6pm departure.<br />
Snowshoe - Organizer's Choice – mod – 6.0 mi – Moderate pace<br />
Meet: Registration required<br />
Organizer: Akiko Kamimura kamimura@umich.edu<br />
We will decide where we will snowshoe depending on conditions and weather. Please<br />
bring snow safety equipment. Please email before Friday, 6 pm, December 30, for the<br />
meeting place and time. Co-organized with Jim Kucera.<br />
New Year's Day Snowshoe - Little Water Peak – mod – 8.0 mi Out & Back –<br />
2100' ascent<br />
Meet: 9:00 am at 6200 South Park & Ride (6500 <strong>Wasatch</strong> Boulevard)<br />
Organizer: Jim Kucera 801-263-1912 jameskucera@aol.com<br />
Little Water Peak via Mill D North / Dog Lake. Celebrate the New Year. We'll do a<br />
loop if conditions permit. Bring your 10 E's and avalanche safety gear.<br />
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