This is MORE than a hiking group! In addition to hiking, watch for invites to go bike riding, skiing, snowshoeing and kayaking. Outings are planned weekly – year round. A favorite bike ride of mine is the 26 mile Provo River Parkway or the bike path that parallels the Heber Creeper near Deer Creek Reservoir in the Heber Valley. Kayaking will start late this spring in places like the Provo River, etc. I love downhill skiing but we may also do some Cross Country Skiing. Hope you will join us on these outings.
Learn more about Sheryl at www.crazysheryl.com and her hikes at: www.crazysheryl.com/takeahike.htm and www.crazysheryl.com/hiking
For info about local hikes, go to: http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_7160.asp
Hike/snowshoe with us DURING THE WEEK: We are always looking for hikers who can head up in the mountains for a few hours during the weekdays. These outings consist of smaller groups and are a lot of fun! Contact me if you are ever available to go during the week. 278-5313, 205-3852 or smcgloch@yahoo.com
Hikes are never canceled due to bad weather. Plan to meet as planned. The hike itself may change due to weather conditions. A change in weather conditions creates a great opportunity to test your clothing and outdoor skills. It may also help in preparing for an emergency.
Know a Favorite Hike? Email me about ANY favorite winter hiking trails and I’ll scout it out for the group. This is our 3rd year of hiking every week through the winter. It is one of my favorite seasons to be outdoors and hiking. It’s also one of the most beautiful and therapeutic – especially when an inversion sets in the valley. I have my favorites but I am always looking for more.
SAFETY FIRST: There are SEVERAL places to go along the wasatch front for a variety of safe, winter, outdoor, recreational activities. I receive DAILY information from the U.S. Forest Service on the current conditions, avalanche conditions and mountain weather reports. I base my decisions on where we go from these daily reports. Anyone who loves winter outdoor sports should consider receiving this valuable information. Email me for more info.
Sheryl’s HIKING LEVELS:
EASY: 0 – 1000 feet elevation gain and/or 0 – 3 miles one-way distance
MODERATE: 1000 – 2500 feet elevation gain and/or 3 – 6 miles one way distance
DIFFICULT: More than 2500 feet elevation gain and/or more than 6 miles one-way distance.
ABOUT DOGS:
BEST Places to take your Dog:
FOR WINTER HIKING: SNOW/ICE SLIPPERS - A REQUIREMENT FOR MOST WINTER HIKES:
We prefer the brand: "YAK TRAX – WALKER" Walk confidently on packed snow and ice! They are easy to get on and off. Walk naturally! You don’t even know you have them on. They are spikeless and ultralight. They help reduce or eliminate falls and injuries. Cost: $20. Very comfortable to hike in, fold up easily into a fanny pack when you don't need them, slip them on OVER your regular shoes. With little coils that grip the snow and ice as you walk, you feel like spider man on ICE! It’s a great feeling to have traction on slippery trails. Contact any outdoor recreational store.
AVALANCHE FORECAST: Know before you go! Know what is going on in the mountains all winter long by calling this number or receiving a daily email from Avalanche Forecast 801-364-1581 The Utah Avalanche Center Home page is: http://www.avalanche.org/~uac/ See pictures of recent avalanches and learn how to avoid being caught in one.
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