8.31.2009
8.25.2009
$99 Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation, The BEST vacation deal in SLC! Basic itinerary
If you are new, plan to attend the "Trip Orientation Meeting".
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
7.27.2009
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungrey deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungrey deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
6.30.2009
Fremont Indian State Park Adventure Vacation, June 26 - 28, 2009
Thanks to Gail for sharing her photos:
Gail's Photos
High Uintas Adventure Vacation, August 2009
Thanks to Jerry for sharing his photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Uintas%20Aug%2027-30
Gail's Photos
High Uintas Adventure Vacation, August 2009
Thanks to Jerry for sharing his photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Uintas%20Aug%2027-30
6.25.2009
Fremont Indian State Park Outdoor Adventure - June 26 - 28
Agenda for Trip:
Leave SLC at 3 pm Friday
Arrive at Fremont State Park at 6 pm.
Check in, set up camp. Explore the place.
Bring your own food for Friday night.
Eat dinner
Evening trail exploring, photography and a little R and R.
Star Gazing instead of a campfire. Incredible sky!!
7 am Saturday morning, Breakfast started. Freshly ground whole wheat pancakes w/ strawberry jam and whipped cream.
Make lunches.
Pack up bikes on car and head out to explore the paved bike trail along the Sevier River.
Eat lunch at destination: Big Rock Candy Mountain.
7+ mile bike trail - one way.
Explore trails in the area - including Lemonade Springs
Stop along the way and take photos.
Shuttle back to our cars or ride back on bike.
Sat. afternoon: explore the trails, check out Freemont Museum, Cove Fort and other nearby Indian Sites
4:30 Preparing dinner of Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Spinach Salad straight from the garden, homemade Ice Cream
After dinner, when it's cooler, explore a more trails, photo opt, visit scenic areas nearby.
Later on: Campfire and more star gazing
Sunday morning: Eat breakfast, make lunch, break down camp
For those who want to hike more can do so.
I'll be heading out for SLC to get back to my church meetings before 1 pm.
5.12.2009
5.06.2009
June 11 - 14, Capitol Reef and Kodachrome Basin Hiking/Camping Trip
June 11 – 14, 2009
$75/person
Two Featured Hikes on this Trip:
Sulfer Creek and Willis Creek
Both are cool comfortable water hikes
Any adult who can hike 6 miles/day is qualified to do our featured hikes There are plenty of other hikes and activities to do if you prefer not to hike these trails.
Willis Creek
Sulfer Creek
Thursday, June 11
8 am: Meet at 7200 So. I-15 Park n Ride to carpool and leave SLC
11 am - 12 noon: Arrive at Capitol Reef National Park
12 - 1 pm: Set up at Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef Nat. Park
1 - 6 pm: Explore, hike, scenic drives, sight see, eat, sleep, etc.
6 - 7 pm: Dinner
7 - 9 pm: Sunset Hiking
Hikes this day include: Fremont River, Goosenecks, Sunset Point, Chimney Rock, Hickman Natural Bridge
List of Capitol Reef Hikes
Friday, June 12
7 - 9 am: Breakfast, Make lunches, break down camp
9 am - 1 pm: Hike Sulfer Creek, stop and eat lunch along the way
1 - 2 pm: Visitors Ctr at Capitol Reef, visit Torrey, sight see, any last minute hikes before leaving
2 - 6 pm: Travel “All American Hwy 12” to Boulder Mountain, up thru Dixie Nat. Forest, drop down to Boulder, over the Hogback, depending on the weather and the group we could Hike Upper Calf Creek Falls - 1 hour, continue on to Escalante, Cannonville, Kodachrome State Park where we’ll set up camp.
6 - 7 pm - Dinner
7 - 9 pm - Sunset Hiking, relax, explore, etc.
Sat., June 13
7 - 8 am - Breakfast and make lunches
8 - 9 am - Travel to Willis Creek
9 am - 5 pm - Explore and Hike mainly Willis Creek, Some may explore Sheep Creek and Bull Valley
6 - 7 pm: Dinner
7 - 9 pm - Sunset Hiking, relax, explore, etc.
Sunday, June 14
7 - 9 am - Breakfast, make lunches, break down camp
You are on your own at this point to either stick around or head for home.
Take the fast way home or hike, explore, drive home the scenic way, etc.
I attend an LDS church service in Cannonville from 10 – 11 am before heading home.
GETTING THERE:
Midvale, 7200 So. I-15
Midvale to Scipio: 111 miles, 1 hr. 40 minutes (9:30 am)
Scipio to Sigurd: 32 miles, 37 min. (10:15 am)
Sigurd to Torrey: 60 miles, 1 hr. 17 minutes (11:30 am)
Torrey is approx. 10 miles from our campsite at Capitol Reef National Park
MEETING PLACE THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 11, 2009: 8 am: Meet in Parking Lot, 7200 South exit, just off I-15, WEST side of McDonalds Restaurant, EAST of I-15, far SOUTH end. McDonalds is practically next to the freeway on the East Side. NOTE: If you need to come down later, that’s fine.
COST INCLUDES: Eight delicious meals and snacks, camping accommodations for 3 nights, experienced guides, carpool assistance. We ask our hikers to help with meals and camp set up and break down.
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