The Rambler May 2008 The Monthly Publication of the Wasatch Mountain Club Volume 87, Number 5 Mountaineering: The Rambler (USPS 053-40) is published The Wasatch Mountain Club Co-director: Peter Campbell monthly by the Wasatch Mountain Club. 390 S. 00 E. #03 (733-033) [email protected] Subscription rates of $.00 per year are paid Salt Lake City, UT 8405-443 Co-director: Clark Richards for by membership dues only. Periodicals (80) 463-984 (7-564) [email protected] Postage Paid at Salt Lake City, Utah. 2008-2009 GOVERNING BOARD Publications: CHANGE OF ADDRESS/Missing Editor: Sonya Lloyd (750-8847) Rambler: Please call the WMC office or President: Heidi Schubert [email protected] send your new address to the Membership (79-7765) [email protected] Director. This publication is not Winter Sports: Walt Haas forwarded by the Post Office. Allow 45 Vice-President: Kyle Williams (534-6) [email protected] days for address changes. 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Co-director: Judy Zachary Webmaster: Hardy Sherwood (466-634) [email protected] (944-4398) [email protected] Copyright 2008 Wasatch Mountain Club Information: Dave Rumbellow TRUSTEES: (58-9650) [email protected] Linda Kosky 005-009 (943-87) [email protected] Cover Photo: Lodge: Jerry Hatch 008-0 Co-director: Bob Myers (583-8047) [email protected] Larry & Steve Swanson (485-909) [email protected] Donna Seeley 006-00 35th Annual King’s Co-director: (706-085) [email protected] Peak Ski Tour Caretaker: Todd Nerney Cheryl Soshnik 007-0 Photo by Rob Rogalski [email protected] (435-649-9008) [email protected] Lodge Use: Dave & Susan Rabiger Trustee Emeritus: (964-890) [email protected] Dale Green (77-647) [email protected] Visit us at our website: www.wasatchmountainclub.org In This Issue: President’s Message..................................3 This is me, Sonya Lloyd, Trip Report..................................................4 the new Publication Direc- Boating Message.........................................5 tor. What a task to take Trip Reports.................................................5 on; I’ll forever look up to Lodge.............................................................6 Jennifer Heineman and Conservation Message...............................7 others who helped with Lost Trails: Broads Fork..........................8 this publication up until Trip Report - Kings Peak........................10 now and hope to follow in Marketplace................................................11 their footsteps! I’m excited Trip Report - Silver Island Range........12 to work with everyone and Hiking Table...............................................13 meet all of you!!! Don’t be Activities Listing......................................18 afraid to send me pictures Membership Enrollment.........................43 or e-mails! Non-WMC Activities..............................45 From the President by Heidi Schubert While spring and summer bring the best chances to Please join the WMC for trail service days several times explore the Wasatch Mountains, the close proximity to over the course of the summer. The WMC joins Save Our the population of the Salt Lake Valley also means these Canyons on the second Saturday of each summer month are the months when the mountains suffer their heaviest (May, June, July & Sept) for trail work in the Wasatch damage. This year will bring additional challenges since Front. Additionally, 2008 National Trail Day is on June 7th the heavy snow fall means that trails will this year and REI and the Park City Mountain remain wetter than normal. Late season Trails Foundation will sponsor trail building and skiers, and early season hikers, bikers and restoration projects. climbers may be trying to use trails which are wet and muddy. Additional weed pulls, river restoration and trail work outside the Wasatch front sponsored Please consider trail damage when by Volunteers for Outdoor Utah will provide determining the location of your next additional opportunities at different skill levels outdoor adventure. Don’t bike on wet and supporting different interests. Search the trails. Hikers should wear waterproof on-line calendar for conservation activities. boots and gaiters and walk in the middle of the trail. Walking on the edges of the Please consider joining at least one of trail only widens the mess. Your boots can be cleaned these events if not more than one. when you get home – bring a plastic bag and a change of You certainly value the hours you spend exercising, footwear for the car. relaxing and playing in the Enjoying the Wasatch is not a right – it is a privilege. The Wasatch – but the Wasatch needs you as well. Twin Peaks and Lone Peak wilderness are some of the most heavily used forests in the nation. As users of the Wasatch, See you on the trail. we are also bound to protect the beauty and access of the Heidi Schubert wilderness for generations to come. 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. 3 Trip Pictures: Fool’s Peak Photos submitted by Alex Rudd The annual April Fool’s Day hike/snowshoe to Fool’s Peak appears to have been a success. If you’d like to be a fool, be sure to join the hike next year! The three fools from this year were, below, left to right, Alex Rudd, Walt Haas, and Bard Lefevre. They braved the weather and made it to the summit (as well as back down safely)! Walt Haas & Bard Lefevre at a break spot Inaugural Evening Hike 4/8/08 Mark Bloomenthal Photo by Alexis Kelner The above photo is of a little known rock formation up near The Living Room in the foothills above University of Utah Re- search Park. It was taken by Alexis Kelner on this year’s inau- gural evening hike. The photo is actually a double exposure. (Marks says it’s a bad picture of him, too.) The hikers are, left to right, Robert Sweeten, Bettie Ellis, and “Allen Funt.” Be Prepared! Always take the 10 E’s and check the local weather conditions! What are the 10 E’s? Map/Compass, Flashlight, Pocketknife, Matches/Fire-Starter, Sunscreen/Bug Spray, Sunglasses, Candle, First Aid Kit, Extra Clothes, & Food and Water 4 Boating Message Donna Kramer Below is a list of planned trips. Some dates are subject to change. Permit trips require a lot of advance plan- ning. See the WMC web calendar for more information on a trip and check it frequently for new listings. Some trips go on short notice and will not be in the Rambler. Wednesday Evenings Easy Jordan River Marjorie Gendler May 30-June 1 Class IV Beginner’s Trip, Green River Mark McKenzie June 21-22 Class III Split Mountain, Green River Linda Kowsky-Frady June 27-July 1 Class III Main Salmon Marilyn Smith July 3-6 Class III Payette Rick Thompson July 7-10 Class III+ Hell’s Canyon, Snake River Bettie Ellis July 10-July 14 Class III Main Salmon Robert Ging July 25 Class III Alpine Canyon, Snake River Dave Rabiger Welcome, New WMC Members! Kelly Kukes Dennis Holm John Snow Steven Morga Sally Null Valerie Wimmer Jan Nystrom Harry Duin Beth Conat Cheronne Anderson Cindy Hulet Jenny Billings Carlos Gonzales William Bonn Nicole Barnett Danielle Darrington Tom Barthelow George Norr Debbie Norr Jeffrey Farmer Elisa Macken Alicia Scotter Ryan Hinkins Beth Clemenger Jim Clemenger David George Linda George Thomas Neary Edie Neary Jefferson Thomas Sonia Thomas Mike Budig in House Rock Rapid, Grand Canyon. Unseen passenger: Gloria Watson. -Photo by Bradley Yates Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. After A Day Up On The Mountain, Come To Rocky Mountain Pizza! Free Banquet Room Free Wireless Internet 3977 S. Wasatch Blvd. Fundraising, Business, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 School, Parties, Church, Phone: 801-272-9888 Clubs, Dine In, Take Out, Fax: 801-272-9889 Catering & Delivery [email protected] Participation in any WMC activity can be dangerous.