ski tour red ledge and the racetrack - January 27, 2008
A new WMC (Exploratory) trip with 15- 17 round trip miles and 2,700 vertical feet of varied terrain in the Co-op Creek/ Strawberry Reservoir Area. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.30485&lon=-111.12979&size=l&u=4&datum=nad83&layer=DRG The variety of scenery should be the highlight of this trip, including the magnificent Red Ledge rock formation visible from US-40 and Racetrack Peak (10,400 ft.). Out and back, or loop tour options. You should bring sturdy boots and lightweight backcountry touring skis with scales or swix (grip wax). Beacon and shovel strongly encouraged. Meet at the K Mart parking lot on Parley's Way by 8:00 am. Contact trip organizer no later than noon on Saturday, Jan. 26. for meeting plan if driving from Park City area. Carpools can be arranged to allow for separate return times. Be prepared to share the cost of transportation.
