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Show 5 March 1996 _ Book Review: WASATCH TOURS. by Shawn Emery Preservation Act. guide Many readers regularly “revisit” the guides. Like returning to a favorite moun- series Utah’s of ski touring Wasatch Range, are two guys who I would follow into the backcountry any day — except right after a deep snow fall of course, a lesson si el ADCERET I AR a a Canyon, - Big Cottonwood the and _ Canyons and smaller, sec- numerous tain ridge and discovering a ondary canyons that ascend out of the Salt Lake Valley. In addition to the tours being listed by ability, other notations. provide a more well-rounded picture of the areas. There are designations for areas converted to com- | new characteristic each time, mercial skiing, areas that are given in chapter 4, vol. I. The these guides are never com- potential pletely read. In vol. I, the authors’ 60-combined years of criss-crossing the Wasatch mountains on foot and skis (Kelner has been actively chapter devoted to equipment basics includes an accurate description of how to fold climbing skins on a windy ridge. The section on “intraparty” ski touring etiquette is also quite useful. The authors Suggest that “equipment expansion and areas where a tourer may be affected by the presence of the recreational “copter.” Ski touring has the incongruous elements of being incredibly fun and rewarding touring in the Wasatch since 1956) validate Wasatch Tours as the most comprehensive _ guides available. And yes, climbing Mount Millicent is _ First published in 1976, Wasatch Tours have experienced a long, and well deserved shelf-life. Recent revisions have expanded the Wasatch, describes mile — span; vol.HI, The Southern Wasatch, details the “large mountain” region area south of Salt Lake county. Each volume also contains practical information such as avalanche forecast phone numbers and other books to reference. Introducing useful should on be restricted their skis and what land contours will safely get them to the summit. — The Advanced, and Intermediate, Super Tours Beyond Vol. III, The Northern ~Wasatch ambitious - is an and _ well- researched book. It is loaded with exhilarating ascents and descents to fill a lifetime of ski touring. With more than 150 aerial photographs and 23 schematic illustrations — Torrents The drive this how to avoid the $279,000 River Run 12 (furnished studio) * Mandan 36 (furnished 2 bedroom) Wg Pines B (furnished 1 bedroom-new) i Pines A (unfurnished 1 bedroom-new) Ke Pines D (furnished 1 bedroom-new) — i} | ‘ tographs, pictorial and vividly tions show i —- dents on well-known runs commonly skied each seaSOnL~ The last volume in the Wasatch ‘Tours series, vol.III, will be released in County: Lone Timpanogos, Spanish Fork Mount Nebo. 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Two chapters follow, with clearly written route descriptions of $270,000 7 same the describe the basics of touring ik Mandan 1 (furnished studio) reality home and offer advice to five how the snow buckles under primer for ski touring in the Wasatch; vol. II, The tours from Provo Canyon to Brigham City, about a 70- Snowy minutes per person. And rightly so. Backcountry skiers should be listening to first volume into three: vol. 1, An Introduction, is a Northern about the quality of snow or any other element of a tour” the a) ‘hacaiad and Cazy Cottages Nestled in the Aspens and Pines below the dramatic back: drop of Mt. Timpanogos are the Sundance Cottages. Epitomizing mountain lifestyle these romantic retreats are } only a short walk to skiing and dining. Featuring beamed ‘W@ and vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, lovely views, and charming ( furnishings. Studios, 1, 2, and3 bedroom configurations. hazardous to your health. The pages of avalanche stories from | we ee 4 ) targets for area condensed a j but at the same time it can be chatter, “discourses relating to work,” and “whimpering a direct route to Wolverine. I’ve been there. SUNDANCE. Ses Oeoo oN : Little Moray ay Wasatch Tours, a 3- volume dle southwest of Mount Millicent’s summit’ really TH Sac 1451 Court; Park City, Utah 84060 Cece lead to the summit of Mount Wolverine?” Alexis Kelner and Dave Hanscom, co-authors of string lift cables; high anxiety for backcountry skiers who like their granite peaks clean of trams and chairlifts. Luckily, many of these once threatened areas are now protected by the Wilderness Publishing, Tours “ Snowbird Ski Area wanted to three volumes. Wasatch Tours , vol. I, 1993, An Introduction, $14.95, $16.00 mail order; Wasatch Tours , vol. II, 1995, The Northern $19.00 Wasatch eteeteepeseeteeteetess ridge from the top of the Millicent Ski lift to the sad- ‘the legendary super tours between Brigham City and the southern boundary of Salt Lake County. The area encompasses the Northern Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake county, Millcreek about all the nutty high places where and $17.95, mail order. oN aR learn, for example, ‘the advanced Wasatch, aya climbing mediate, Wasatch skier reserve a place _on their book shelf for all Mwerrnronnnrorrane oreo nooo enererer oo to go? Will | nicely taken and arranged by Kelner - vol. II covers inter- a 50 tours, for beginners and cross-country skiers. A final chapter is aptly devoted to mountain and _ canyon preservation issues. In this polemic, readers can CANYON DESIGNS Designers of Handcrafted Gold and Silver Jewelry Holiday Specials *Jewelry * Cool Tunes Snowbird Resort Center P.O. 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