SUMMER & FALL BACKPACKING OUTINGS

BACKYARD WILD, Fri-Sun, July 25 through 27. Lone Peak is one of the wildest yet most accessible of our local wilderness areas.  Come experience the magnificence of this challenging mountain.  We plan to hike up from the town of Alpine to the Second Hamongog meadow (about a 3 hour hike) and camp Friday night.  Then, the next day, Saturday, we will climb on a route to Lone Peak summit and cirque, returning to the Second Hamongog for the night.  We plan to return Sunday morning.    Participants need to be in good physical condition; there will be about 5,000 feet elevation gain.  Route finding and mountaineering skills are helpful for this adventure.  This mountain is rated at "Most Difficult" by the Wasatch Mountain Club.    Please email Rebecca at rebeccawallace38@msn.com, or call at 801/487-4160 with questions. This trip is also listed with the Salt Lake Group outings.

HIGH UINTAS, Fri-Sun, August 22 through 24th. We will meet at the Highline trailhead above Mirror Lake and follow the Highline Trail into the designated wilderness. Day one will take us to Pinto Lake to set up camp. Day two will be fun hiking without packs along different trails to other lakes. Fishing and swimming would be an option as we enjoy the beautiful environment. Day three would be packing up and hiking out. The hike is not strenuous but is at about 10,000 feet elevation. For more information, contact the trip leader, Bob Owen  beowen@sisna.com or 435/527-1099.

FENCE CANYON/ EGYPT, Fri-Sun, September 12 through 14. If participants wish, we could spend an extra day at the river and come home Monday. Day one we will meet at Devils Garden and then hike a few miles down the slickrock to the Escalante River to set up camp near a spring (but still need to filter water). Day two will be hiking without packs a few miles down river which requires wading. We will have plenty of time to spend at the Golden Throne, a photographer’s paradise. The final day will be moderately strenuous hiking back up the slickrock. For more information, contact the trip leader, Bob Owen   beowen@sisna.com or 435/527-1099. [E]

LITTLE  DEATH  HOLLOW, Fri-Sun, Sept. 26 through 28. Day one we will meet in Boulder and follow the scenic Burr Trail with a stop or two to hike a little without packs in some of the best sandstone hiking in Utah. We will have a 13-mile dirt road to reach the trailhead where we will camp. Day two will be hiking down Little Death Hollow which has several miles of narrows and slots with a dozen or so choke stones to negotiate over, around or under. Perhaps a little mud and a pool or two to wade. We will camp on the sand under some beautiful Fremont Cottonwood trees. Day three we will pass by a mother lode of black petrified wood as we hike out Wolverine Canyon which has some more narrows. Perhaps a 5-hour hike out. This is not a strenuous hike (total 14 miles). For more information, contact the trip leader, Bob Owen   beowen@sisna.com or 435/527-1099. [E]

About these hikes: There is no charge to participate. All we request is a love for nature and a respect for the environment and willingness to abide principles of leave no trace, which we will discuss the first day of each trip. There is usually a 12-person limit to our party to protect the land and the wilderness experience of others. Fires are usually restricted so you will need a little propane stove and water filter. Get in shape ahead of time for these trips.

Many thanks.  Let's have some fun Exploring and Enjoying--as well as protecting--the planet, right here in gorgeous  Utah!

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BACKPACKING LIST

Our goal is to enjoy the beautiful backcountry as we practice "leave no trace camping skills." We will talk of geology and learn to identify native plants and animals. Please no smoking or pets.

 

      BASIC GEAR: 

Backpack (weight on HIPS)

Tent  (Wenzel $30 waterproof)

Sleeping bag  keep down DRY

      (Add 20º to temp rating)

Pad

Pillow

Mess kit

Canteen (with cloth cover)

Stove and fuel (magic glow)

Water filter

 

      CLOTHING: 

Well broken in hiking boots

      Lace tight going downhill

Long and short pants

Long and short sleeve shirt Hat

Socks

change of underwear

Poncho?

Stocking cap

Sun hat

Gloves

Jacket/Parka Shell

Fleece jacket if cool

 

      PERSONAL:

Sun screen & sunglasses

Insect repellent

T.P. Toothbrush

Toothpaste and floss

Lip balm

Lotion

Deodorant

Mini first aid kit

Medical needs

Soap

Towel/washcloth

 

      MISC:

Map

G.P.S.?/Compass

Binoculars?

Pocket knife

Camera

Flashlight / Headlamp

Waterproof Matches

“Fire starters”

Personal Locator Beacon

Whistle  (Fox 40 for REI)

 

      FOOD:

Breakfast: Whole grain cereal and powdered milk with additives. Also hot drink mix.

Lunch: Whole grain bread or bagels with spread. An apple a day.

Dinner: Freeze dried meals.

Snacks: Trail mix, etc.

 

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Types of trips:

1)  Loop or one way where packs are carried the whole distance.

2) In and out from the same trail head.  Pack in first day.  Day hike in between day/s without packs. Hike out the last day.

 

Backpacking Destinations & Their Seasons:

Grand Canyon: Sept/Oct

Escalante Canyons, San Raphael Swell and other sandstone areas: April, Sept/Oct

High Uintas: August

Pine Valley Mts. And similar): June through September

 

For more information about special wilderness backpacks to more distant locations such as the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry, call Bob Owen at 435/527-1099.

 

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