High in Utah

by Weibel, Michael R.; Miller, Dan

• ISBN13: 9780874805888
• ISBN10: 0874805880
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Univ of Utah Pr

Summary

If you measured the highest point in each county, which of the fifty states would have the highest average elevation? You probably didn't say Utah, but in fact the average elevation of the state's county high points is approximately 11,222 feet (Colorado is second at 10,971 feet). Most, but not all, of Utah's high peaks grow out of a series of mountain ranges that form a backbone from north to south through the middle of the state. Surprisingly, most can also be climbed in a day, and during the warm months climbing gear may be unnecessary. Some summits are even attainable by car. High in Utah is quite consciously a book for peak baggers, complete with a checklist and elevations. Summits range from Kings Peak, Utah's highest at 13,528 feet, to the unnamed peak in Rich County, a mere 9,255 feet. In addition to the county high points, this book also has four "classic" climbs: Mr. Olympus in Salt Lake County; Mt. Timpanogos above Provo; Notch Peak in the House Range west of Delta; and Wellsville Cone, Cache Valley's western landmark.

Table of Contents

Mountain Checklist	ix
Preface	xi
Caution	xv
How to Use This Book	xvi
Introduction	1	(1)
Flora and Fauna of Utah's Mountains	2	(2)
Mountain Weather	4	(3)
Low Impact Hiking and Camping	7	(2)
Wilderness	9	(4)
County High Peaks
American Fork Twin Peaks, Salt Lake County	13	(4)
Bluebell Knoll, Wayne County	17	(4)
Brian Head Peak, Iron County	21	(4)
Bull Mountain, Box Elder County	25	(4)
Delano Peak, Beaver and Piute Counties	29	(4)
Deseret Peak, Tooele County	33	(6)
East Mountain, Emery County	39	(4)
Eccentric Peak, Daggett and Uintah Counties	43	(4)
Fish Lake Hightop, Sevier County	47	(4)
Gilbert Peak, Summit County	51	(4)
Ibapah Peak, Juab County	55	(4)
Kings Peak, Duchesne County	59	(6)
Mine Camp Peak, Millard County	65	(4)
Monument Peak, Carbon County	69	(4)
Mount Ellen, Garfield County	73	(4)
Mount Nebo, Utah County	77	(4)
Mount Peale, San Juan County	81	(4)
Mount Waas, Grand County	85	(6)
Naomi Peak, Cache County	91	(4)
Signal Peak, Washington County	95	(4)
South Tent Mountain, Sanpete County	99	(4)
Thurston Peak, Davis and Morgan Counties	103	(6)
Unnamed, Kane County (proposed Andy Nelson Peak)	109	(4)
Unnamed, Rich County (proposed Bridger Peak)	113	(4)
Unnamed, Wasatch County (proposed Mount Cardwell)	117	(4)
Willard Peak, Weber County	121	(8)
Utah Classics
Mount Olympus	129	(6)
Mount Timpanogos	135	(6)
Notch Peak	141	(4)
Wellsville Cone	145	(3)
Appendix A: Equipment List	148	(1)
Appendix B: Problems at High Altitude	149	(2)
Selected Readings	151	(1)
Acknowledgments	152	(1)
About the Authors	153