OUTING INFORMATION

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Both the Utah Chapter and individual groups have many outings for your enjoyment and education. Salt Lake Group volunteers lead Tuesday night hikes every week from May through September. Both the Salt Lake Group and the Ogden Group have weekend day hikes, car camps, backpack trips, cross-county ski trips and other outings throughout the year.
For details on upcoming outings see the chapter newsletter or the Salt Lake Group, Ogden Group, and Glen Canyon (SE Utah) Group sites.

Liability waiver policy:
In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ or call 415-977-5630.

The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Additional note to outing participants:
All members and nonmembers are welcome on any of the chapter or group activities listed. Interested participants should contact the outing leader in advance to inquire as to updates, degree of difficulty, and other outing details. Participants should be prepared for various seasonal weather conditions, temperature changes that occur due to rapid increases/decreases in altitude, and bring enough food, water, and appropriate clothing for the given outing. Fees charged by the Forest Service are expected to be shared by those carpooling to trailheads in US Forest Service areas. Outing leaders reserve the right to turn away anyone who appears unprepared for a scheduled outing. Unless otherwise noted in the description, outings are not suitable for children. Radios, firearms and dogs are not welcome on Sierra Club outings. Call the Sierra Club office (467-9297) for a recorded message on unlisted, updated, or upcoming activities.

Call For Volunteers:
Volunteers needed to monitor ATV damage in rural Utah. For information on how to assist the club in this important issue contact Dick Dougherty: 172 West Clinton Avenue # 201 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Phone: 531-7830 e-mail genres AT sisna.com

SALT LAKE GROUP OUTINGS

GROUP CHAIR: ANN WECHSLER

Family Outings E-Mail List

To anyone interested in participating in a family outing e-mail list. The list is intended to serve as an electronic communiqué for interested parties to post and respond to family oriented activities. Communications of suggested and planned outings between parties will be carried out exclusively via the e-mail list. The list is intended to accommodate both planned and impromptu outings. Contact Kurt Alloway at desertquest99@eyahoo.com for more information about posting to the list.

APRIL

SLG, Fri-Sun, April 18-20, Capitol Reef Weekend Margaret will host an extended weekend of hiking and recreating in the classic red rock of the land of the Sleeping Rainbow. Margaret is offering her house in the beautiful hamlet of Torrey, Utah, as base camp for the weekend, and participants will drive to trailheads for day hikes to explore the many wonders of this very picturesque part of Utah. Bring enough food and supplies for the weekend as well as standard car camping gear. Please RSVP to 435/425-2240 as soon as possible to ensure reservations because the host may limit the number of participants.

SLG, Sun, 4/27, X-Country Ski/Snowshoe to Cecret Lake After the ski season but before the snow melts. Ski or snowshoe to beautiful Cecret Lake in the Alta Ski Area at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Moderate slope but not far in distance. Call outing leader Ron Younger 801/292-4040 on or before April 24th for meeting time, place, and other details about the outing. The date may change to a week later (May 4th) if weather conditions preclude driving into the canyon. If so, this outing will move to May 4th.

MAY

SLG, Sun, 5/4, Day Hike to Notch Peak In the fall an adventurous group attempted Notch Peak from the north but ran out of time before they could summit. This time the attempt will be to ascend from the more accessible east side, and hikers should make it to the top with time to spare. Trekkers will be rewarded with panoramic views of the vast valley floor and witnesses to the majestic limestone masterpiece of the West Desert. The trail winds through towering multicolored cliffs and past ancient bristlecone pines before approaching the 4,000 vertical foot ceiling of the House Range. Be prepared for an all day trip, leaving early in the morning and returning late at night. Bring plenty of water for there are no water sources along the trail. Call Ken (484-3112) for meeting time, place, and other details about the hike.

SLG, Tues, 5/13, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE in Parleys Canyon An easy trek on the old (historical) railroad grade in upper Parleys Canyon. This time of year wild flowers make their appearance, and this hike will provide an opportunity to view the many varieties of plants in their spring flowering stage. Meeting place is the east part of the K-Mart parking lot on Parleys Way and Foothill Drive at 6:30 PM. Call Ron Younger (292-4040) for more info about the outing. [E]

SLG, Sun, 5/18, Yellow Fork County Park Trek Yellow Fork Canyon is the heart of a newly-expanded swathe of Salt Lake County-owned or managed open space. Come check it out. Weather conditions permitting, this spring hike—think wild flowers—is in the foothills south of Herriman. Meeting time is 10 am at Rose Canyon/Yellow Fork parking lot. Or call Ron (292-4040) for directions and car pooling information.

SLG, Tues, 5/20, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail This is a moderately easy hike along a section of the Shoreline Trail near City Creek Canyon. The trail is near the parking lot so there should be plenty of time to hike to an overlook of Salt Lake and Davis Counties. Meeting place is the gates of City Creek Canyon at 6:30 PM. Call hike leader Ann at 801/583-2090 for more information.

SLG, Tues, 5/27, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE to The Living Room The hike to the living room is a favorite of the hiking leader and for good reason. It doesn’t take long to get there, not too steep, and the destination is a good place to relax, indulge in refreshments, and watch the flaming sunset before heading back to the cars. Meeting place is the parking lot across the street from the east part of the Hogel Zoo parking lot at 6:30 PM. Call Dee (718-1970) for more info about the hike.

JUNE

SLG, Tues, 6/3, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE on the Mormon Trail Hike through some Utah history on this moderate hike on a pleasant Tuesday evening in Emigration Canyon. The group will hike as long as light allows with the opportunity to spend more time on the trail due to the close proximity to the meeting place. Meeting place is the park parking lot across the street from the eastern part of Hogel Zoo parking lot. Meeting time is 6:30 pm. Call Ken (484-3112) for more information.

SLG, Fri-Sun, 6/6-6/9, Car Camp at City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho This is a well-known climbing area, but it also offers a variety of trails at all levels. Both birds and wildflowers should be on full display so bring your binoculars. We'll meet in SLC on Friday morning before the departure. It's approximately a 3.5 hour drive. Some folks may chose to car pool from here. Latecomers can meet with us at the campground. Please call Aaron (467-3532) for more details. You can also go to the City Of Rocks National Reserve website to learn more and reserve a campsite. [E]

SLG, Tues, 6/10, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE to Mt Aire The Mount Aire hike is one of the favorites in Millcreek Canyon. Although the trail ascends through relatively steep terrain, the benefits are well worth the effort. The trail passes through lush vegetation, plenty of shade, and the destination offers gorgeous views of surrounding peaks. Meeting place is the Skyline High School parking lot at 6:30 PM. Call Rebecca (487-4160) for more info about the hike.

SLG, Tues, 6/17, TUESDAY NIGHT Leader’s Choice Hike in BCC The destination was not determined at press time, but the trail will be one of the many great trails in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Some options include Mill B, Circle All, and Doughnut Falls. Meeting place is the Big Cottonwood Park and Ride at the mouth of the canyon at 6:30 pm. Call Jan at 801/712-8956 for more information.

SLG, Sunday, 6/22, Day Hike to Butterfield Peak Located in the Oquirrh Mountains, Butterfield Peak offers a great opportunity to explore the mountains on the west side of the valley. Be prepared for an all day outing, bring plenty of water, snacks, and gear for sudden changes in weather conditions. Call Ron 801/292-4040 preferably before May 20th for meeting time, place, car pooling, and other information.

SLG, Tues, 6/24, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE on the GWT from Big Mountain Pass A favorite venue for Tuesday night hikes. The path is rolling rather than the typical straight up and down trails along the Wasatch. The trail passes aspen groves, old pine stands, and broad meadows full of wild flowers. Hikers may also encounter wildlife along way. Meeting place is the eastern part of the K-Mart parking lot on Parleys Way and Foothill Drive at 6:30 pm. Call Ken 801/484-3112 for more information.

SLG, Sat-Sun, June 28-29, Overnight Backpack to Deseret Peak It’s not often the group ventures to the Stansburys so this is a great opportunity to explore this part of the world. Deseret Peak has been called an alpine mountain in a desert oasis. At just over 11,000 feet, Deseret Peak is the highest peak in the Stansbury Range. The trail to the peak passes aspen groves, lush mountain meadows, and the wild flowers should be in full bloom. The summits offers spectacular views of many prominent landmarks in northern Utah including the Great Salt Lake Desert to the west and Salt Lake valley and impressive peaks of the Wasatch Front to the east. The plan is to leave early Saturday morning, drive to the trailhead, hike part of the way to the peak Saturday and camp Saturday night. Sunday will be summit day, descending, then driving back to Salt Lake. Call Rebecca at 801/487-4160 for meeting time, place, information on what essentials to bring, and other important details.

JULY

SLG, Tues, 7/1, TUESDAY NIGHT HIKE to Broad Fork in BCC Take a break from the sweltering summer heat with a refreshing hike on a cool trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Meeting place is the Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride at the mouth of the canyon at 6:30 pm. Call Ken 801/484-3112 for info about the hike.

SLG, Sat, 7/19, Outing Leaders Training Workshop For aspiring and current outing leaders. This will be an all-day workshop covering wilderness first aid, organizing outings, trail etiquette, and other skills essential for leading hikes. More detailed information will be given in the next newsletter, but mark your calendar early to attend this workshop. Call Rebecca 801/487-4160 or Ken 801/484-3112 for more information about the workshop.

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