~ '° a, ::, fJ) fJ) H .. N I.I'\ • ...-1 J!:0 °'...-1" µl f§ 1-j -- - Official publication of THE WASATCH MOUNTAIN CLUB Salt Lake City, Utah News '$ffe~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ THE RAMBLER is published monthly ~ ~ by the Wasatch Mountain Club, Inc., ~ and ·~ 315~ Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, ~ ,~ Utah 84106. Subscription rates are ~ ~ $5, 00 a year. A 11 correspondence ~ Nc,tices ~ ~egarding changes of address, mail- ~ 1ng, etc. may be directed to the ·~ ~ Membership Director at the address ~ ~ above. Second Class Postage paid at ~ '@ Salt Lake City, Utah. ~ Cover: The serenity of Granite Ganyon in the Grand Canyon. i@@@@@@@~@@~@@@@@@M, (Photo by Mike Treshow) RAMBLER Deadline •••• for July RAMBLER is June 16, Monday. Please have your articles and schedules typed, double spaced •••• to George and Geogia Randall and mailed to: for mailing the June RAI-::BLER ATTENTION: RAMBLER EDITOR •••• to Lois Craig for helping Wasatch Mountain Club type the Jµne RAMBLER 3155 Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 •••• to Vary delch for helping put together the June RAJvlBLER The Wasatch Mountain Club is governed by a Board of Directors - 13 representa­ tives elected by the membership. Through the courtesy of Timberline Sports, our mail is sent to their address, 3155 Highland Drive, for collection only. The Club's telephone is located at O'Dell's Shoe Repair Shop, 425 South 8th West. This phone is maintained as an answering service only by Life Members 'Pete' (O'Dell) Peter­ son and wife 'Pinky'. They take time out from their work to answer the phone and relay incoming messages to the proper Director . .,The Petersons do not hold any office, or attend Board meetings.or are they informed by the Board of official ac­ tions. If a trip leader cannot be contacted or is not specified, call the Director·of that department for-;information. The Board strongly desires to he'ar comments, suggestions, inquiries, and criticisms concerning the operation of your Club. Please £eel free to phone any Director or write to the President. Names will be withheld upon request, but anonymous letters will be disregarded. Mountain Ciub business is conducted only on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. At that time, and only at that time, is the mail opened, new membership applications voted on, dues payments recorded, address changes made, and all other business requiring board action conducted. All board members cannot attend all board meetings and although an effort is made to fill in during a member's ab­ sence, some business is held for action until the next meeting. 1 (lubAet1111t1es: tune REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Reg­ and well broken in boots with good Vib­ istration is generally not require.cl. for ram type soles and suitable protective members participating in easy or inter­ clothing. Special equipment like an ice mediate hiking (rating below 7. 0). Un­ axe etc. may also be specified and you less specifically stated, advanced hikes are required to be able to handle such (rating above 7. 0) require registration equipment. Remember that these with the leader. Adequate equipment is restrictions are set for your own safety an absolute must. You cannot partici­ and that of your fellow members. For pate in these eve n t s if you have not rules regarding participation of child­ shown your abilityon other hiking acti­ ren, consult the May Rambler 1974. vities and if you do not have adequate JUNE 5 HI~NG CLASS. Storm Mountain Amphitheater at 7:30 pm. Thursday Dale Green will lecture on equipment, clothing and techniques. Park in the Storm Mountain Reservoir Parking Lot. Drive 3.0 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon from Wasatch Blvd. through the narrow rock gap and across the bridge. Turn left and follow the dirt road to the parking lot. JUNE 5 ·EVENING CLI!liBING AT STORM MOUNTAIN. Thursday JUNE 6-9 YAI•,PA - GlmEN, (Intermediate), The Yampa is one of our favorite Fri - Hon trips so get your reservation in early. There are 2- m:mber of fun rapids plus one "raft eater". Register by sending ;i,10. to Bob ·,Jeatherbee, 1490 Sandpiper Way, No, 53, 8411?. Phor,e, 272-.5510. JUNE 7 HAYSTACK PEAK. El. 12,2Ul. Rating 10,0, 'This high desert peaK is Sclturday in the Deep Creek ;:lange south of Wendover, so we will leave Friday evening for the long drive. Heet at 7 pm Friday at the soi.;.thwest corner of 13th East· and Simpson Ave. You must register with the leader, Dale Green, 2??-6417. JUl~E 7 'IWIN PEAKS, El. 11,JJO, Rating 10,5, The snowfields S!1ould be in Saturday good :;._,.ape by now, so bring your sunglasses and ice a..xes, T'nere is some interesting scrambling near the su1n111i t. Register with the leader for the time and place, Leader, Caine Alder, 487-3097. JUNE 8 HT. OLYNPUS. El. 9026. Rating 8.,0. Once asain, the Club will ,.;.o Sunday battle with blister hill, so be prepared with your ;nclesi<in. Meet at Pete 1 s Rock :it 9 am, Leader, Jick Conn, 621--::2°2, 2 JUNE 8 LAKE .HARY. El. 9560. Rating 1.5, This hike is into the beautiful Sunday country of upper Big Cottonwood Canyon, Meet at the m0uth of Big Cottonwood Canyon at 9 am, Leader, Keith Biesinger, 467-0086, JuNE 8 LOWER PROVO DAY KAYAK. 11 am at Rotary Park. Sunday JUNE 12 EVENLrn CLHillING AT STORM MOUNTAIN, Thur~day JUNE 12 "KNOW THE WASATCH TRAILS" Thursday evening hike. Mill Thursday B North Fork. Meet at 7 pm at the Storm Mountain Reser­ voir parking lot. (See June 5 for directions.) Leader, Dale Green, 277-6417. JUNE lJ-16 YAMPA K.dAK TOUR. Advanced high water tour, non-supported. Leave Fri - Non SLC Friday evening, shuttle and put on river Saturday. Camp at Harding Hole and Rainbow Park, Return Monday, Mike Omana,561-4537, JUNE ,14-15 DEWEY BRIDGE TO MOAB TEENAGE TRIP. We hope to revive this once Sat - Sun popular trip. As usual, parents are strictly forbidden, Register by sending a $10 deposit to Ken McCarty, 11J6 ~ 27th S, #142, SLC, Utah 84106. Phone, 466-3297, evenings. JUiJE 14 WILDCAT RIDGE BACKWARDS, El. 10,242, Rating 18, This year, we 1 11 Saturday do this very difficult hike backwards. You must have strength, stamina, speed, and the skill to handle alot of exposed scrambling. You must be in excellent condition to try this hike. Meet at the Tolcat Canyon trailhead at 7 am, Register with the leader, Larry Swanson, 278-J269, JUHE 14 l·iT. RAYMOND. El. 10,242. Rating 7,0. 'Ihis is a nice intermediate Saturday hike to go on while the supermen are killing themselves on Wildcat Ridge. Meet at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon at 9 am, Leader, Yukio Kachi, 466-8418. JU:;E 15 LONE PEAK. El. 11,252, Rating 11.0 'Ihis is another hike calling SW1day for strength and endurance, but the cirque and view from the S\.lJllITlit are worth the effort, Meet at the Draper Crossroads at 7 :JO am, Leadep, Paul Horton, 328-9486, JU?rn 15 MILLICENT. El. 10,425. Rating J,O. This easy hike is a great way Sunday to escape the city and find some beautiful scenery without much work, Meet at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon at 9 am. Leader·, Oscar Robison, 278-5009, Jc::;E 21-22 SNAKE R.IVi!:R - ALPINE CANYON (Beginner-Intermediate). 'Ihis early Sci.t - Sun in the year the water should be high on the Snake. Combined with the spectacular scenery in this area the high water should make an interesting trip, Register by sending $10, to Karen Weatherbee, 1167 Ramona, No. 4, SLC, 84105, Phone 467-9715, J JUNE 19 "KNOW THE WASATCH TRAILS" Thursday evening hike. Desola­ Thursday tion Trail to the Salt Lake Overlook. Meet at 7 pm at the Box Elder picnic area. Drive 3.3 miles up Millcreek Cyn. (3800 So.) from Wasatch Bvd. Park just beyond the Mill­ creek Inn on the right side but!!.£.!:_ in the Inn's parking lot. Leader, Dale Green, 277-6417. JUNE 19 EVENING CLIMBING at Storm Mountain plus rappel practice Thursday for all interested per sous. Phone John Gattman for details. 328-8066 JUNE 20 .~T. MAJESTIC MOONLIGHT AND OVERNITER - Elev. 10,720. Friday Rating 4.5. This is the first overniter of the season and should prove to be an interesting trip. For those who do not wish to camp out, you can either stay at the lodge or return to the city. Meet at the Lodge at 7:30 pm. Leader:Don Colman. 486-7796 JUNE 21-22 SNAKE RIVER - ALPINE CANYON (Beginner-Intermediate). This early Sat - Sun in the year, the water should be high o the Snake. Combined with the spectacular sce1,ery in this area, the high water should make an interesting trip. Re, ister by sending $10. to Karen Weatherbee, 1167 Ramona, No. 4 SLC, 84105. Phone 467-9715. JUNE 21 LODGE WORK PARTY. Start at 9 am. A good turn-out is Saturday essential to the successful operation of the lodge, and besides it~ more fun in big bunches. We plan to paint part of the exterior plus the usual spring cleanup. Bring a spare hammer, saw, paint brush or what-have-you if you have it. FREE lunch and beverage provided. Also we plan a part potluck supper - bring a salad or dessert or sid~ dish for your group times four; the main dish will be provided for SO~. The clean lodge will be open for over- night. Call Phil Nelson, 581-9205 for further information.