Backcountry Training Moderate Hike Wasatch Crest Trail

*Event Leader: Kate Stephenson (312-213-8345) & Jim McClave (703-973-4411)

Route Details: 

*As our second training hike of the season we will review backcountry ski routes from Wasatch Crest Trail. The south facing terrain off the ridge line is terrain we ski in intermediate tours – USA Bowl and Scotty’s Backyard.  This is a 5 mile out and back hike with 900 feet of elevation gain.

*We will meet in Holiday Village 4 Cinema, 1776 Park Avenue to carpool for an on time departure of 9am. For those going directly to the trailhead it is the Wasatch Crest Connect Trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/iwommM2RdAope4e99?g_st=ic)

*Bring the four hiking essentials. Poles are recommended.  All participants are required to sign the Club’s Activity Release Form which will be provided by the leaders. We will stop for snacks at the turnaround point.

*Email Kate to confirm attendance stephensonkate38@gmail.com

*If the weather does not look good on the morning of the hike, text the hike leaders to see if the hike has been cancelled.