August 2007 The Rambler The Monthly Publication of the Wasatch Mountain Club Page :1 Volume 86, Number 8 Lodge: (943-1871) [email protected] The Wasatch Mountain Club Co-director: Bob Myers (485-9209) • Alexis Kelner 2004-2008 1390 S. 1100 East, # 103 [email protected] (359-5387) Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2443 Co-director: Mark Mckenzie (913-8439) • Donn Seeley 2006-2010 (801) 463-9842 [email protected] (706-0815) [email protected] Caretaker: Todd Nerney • Cheryl Soshnik 2007-2011 2007-2008 GOVERNING BOARD [email protected] (435-649-9008) [email protected] Lodge Use: Dave & Susan Rabiger Trustee Emeritus: President: Heidi Schubert (964-8190) [email protected] Dale Green (277-6417) (792-7765) [email protected] [email protected] The Rambler (USPS 053-410) is published Vice President: Mountaineering: monthly by the Wasatch Mountain Club. Jennifer Heineman (278-4644) Co-director: Peter Campbell Subscription rates of $12.00 per year are [email protected] (733-0313) [email protected] paid for by membership dues only. Period- Co-director: Clark Richards (272-5642) icals Postage Paid at Salt Lake City, Utah. Secretary: Patti O’Keefe [email protected] (424-9215) [email protected] CHANGE OF ADDRESS/Missing Ram- Publications: bler: Please call the WMC office or send Treasurer: Trisha Lee Editor: Jennifer Heineman (278-4644) your new address to the Membership Di- (274-7643) [email protected] [email protected] rector. This publication is not forwarded by the Post Office. Allow 45 days for address changes. Replacement copies are Membership: Winter Sports: John Veranth (278-5826) [email protected] available, while they last, at the WMC of- Co-director: Marilyn Smith fice during office hours. 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(474-0031) [email protected] Webmaster: Hardy Sherwood (944-4398) [email protected] Copyright 2007 Wasatch Mountain Information: Dave Rumbellow Club (581-9650) [email protected] TRUSTEES: • Linda Kosky 2005-2009 http://www.wasatchmountainclub.org Cover : Tim Brown - Photo by Heidi Schubert Page :2 In this issue Director’s Notes: Check www.wasatchmountainclub.org for President........................................3 information on: Conservation..................................4 > Hike and Ski Listings and Ratings Boating...........................................4 > How to rent the Lodge Trip Reports ............................................6-8 > Online Activities Listing Faint Trails in the Wasatch... .................9-10 > Liability Release Forms Lodge........................................................11 > Membership Applications Marketplace..............................................12 > How to join email lists Activities Listing.................................14-30 Rambler is in color on the web. From the President by Heidi Schubert Dear Club, My first event was a rainy Adopt-a-highway cleanup. I didn’t know my “difficulty” level but Last month we published a Membership I figured that no matter how buff the members Directory. In this list almost all of the members of the WMC were, I’d be able to pick trash with who are in a couple or partnership have an the best of them. Trash was indeed picked up. incorrect phone number. The error is mine In fact, one of the three of us there asked me and was made when trying to separate out the out on a date (after scouting me out in the sexy partners, who share a membership but have orange vest). I went to the activity looking for different last names. We sort the list by last name a clean social conscious, and got a little more and hence, one member of the partnership would social interaction than I had expected. Let’s try be lost in a directory were partnerships were and build friendships first. merged on one-line. My effort was in vain. Now I have just made a mess. Please call me if you have concerns. My second event was a NTD ski tour. On that event I learned 801-792-7765. that I am a MOD skier. A correct copy of the directory will soon be available on-line as By the time summer came around I was hoping to find a niche a link from the announcements’ page or by emailing a member in the club; somewhere I felt comfortable both physically and of the WMC board. socially. I found the Wednesday night women’s bike group. On my first ride, I fell completely off the Pipeline Trail and required As I write about the phone directory I realize we use this the gleefully applied peroxide treatment of my organizer. And document to keep in touch and build the friendships we initiate yet I kept on coming….. And look at me now. :D as part of the club. Many of us have memberships which span decades, finding our closest friends within the club – connected So, my advice to new members is, if at first you don’t find a by the activities we enjoy, pushed in our endeavors, challenged connection, try again. We are a diverse group of people and in our experiences. somewhere out there is an adventure you can share, with people you can appreciate. New members are joining every day. Think back to your own first activity, I’m sure you wondered if you would be able to See you on the trail, keep up? Were the people going to be friendly? How did that event shape your future as a WMC member? Heidi 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 in behalf of science, literature and art; to explore and picture the scenic wonders of this and surrounding states; and to foster awareness of our natural areas including their plant, animal, and bird life. Page :3 Conservation Message Co-Directors: Will McCarvill & Gretchen Siegler After a rather lengthy hiatus, Save Our Canyons would like to announce that the Wasatch Front forums are back! With the help of KCPW, Westminster College and Save Our Canyons are excited to announce a new series of Wasatch Front Forums. There will be 4 Forums per year held at Westminster’s Gore Auditorium. The entire community is invited to become involved in these as they are driven primarily by you, the audience participant. The Forums brought the discussion of important environmental issues to the forefront of our community by assembling a panel of activists, experts, political leaders and stakeholders and providing an audience for their own views and opinions. This format is designed to engage audience members and initiate a community dialogue surrounding local environmental issues. The next Wasatch Front Forum will be held on August 28, 2007 at the Gore Auditorium (for map go to http://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus_map/ ) and will commence at 7pm. This forum will be a panel of the current Mayoral Candidates for the November Salt Lake City Mayor Election. We are excited to hear and discuss the environmental platforms of Ralph Becker, Dave Buhler, Keith Christensen, and Jenny Wilson and how (or if) they plan to carry on the legacy that Rocky has put in place. Please arrive early as this event will be broadcast and moderated by KCPW. Boating Message Donna Kramer, WMC Boating Director: The canoe group meets Thursday evenings to paddle on the Jordan River. All WMC members are invited to the annual Pink Flamingo Party, Saturday, August 11, at Roger Upwall’s house. Below is a list of upcoming trips. Remember - for out of town trips, the group usually leaves the day BEFORE the date stated in the list below. For all events, see the description on the WMC web calendar. Join the WMC Boaters Yahoo group for the most up- to-date information. To join, send a SUBSCRIBE message with your name and email address to Bret Mathews at [email protected] . Dates River or Canyon Rating Organizer Phone Email Aug 5-11 Cataract Canyon III-IV Bob Cady 801.274.0250 [email protected] Pink Flamingo August 11 I