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Thread: Which Twin Peaks are which?
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07-17-2006, 10:13 PM #1
Which Twin Peaks are which?
I am comparing beta for Twin Peaks. High in Utah says that the Twin Peaks rise to 11,433, and 11,489. They have a nifty little map drawn up showing the location of Twin Peaks being right on the county line separating Salt Lake and Utah counties, DUE SOUTH of Snowbird ski resort. In fact, they tell you to park at Snowbird, and hike up the southern slope.
But if you consult a topo map, the Twin Peaks rise to 11,330, and 11,328, and are located NORTHWEST of Snowbird ski resort. The only peaks due south of Snowbird are: Thunder Mountain, Mt Baldy, and White Baldy.
Hey High in Utah guys: I'm callin you out!!! Methinks you are publishing bad beta!!
Can someone else back me up??It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-17-2006 10:13 PM # ADS
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07-17-2006, 11:11 PM #2
Re: Whoever wrote "High in Utah" was high
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
here's someone's photo of them ...
the other set is the twin peaks (broads fork twin peaks) you see from the salt lake valley, the beautiful alp-like sharp peaks. these are between big and little cottonwood canyons and are due northwest from snowbird which rise to 11,330, and 11,328 ... these form the twin peaks wilderness area. here's a photo i took from near the top of olympus looking across to the "northern" twin peaks.
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07-18-2006, 06:14 AM #3RG there are two sets of twin peaks
Actually three sets in Salt Lake County alone ! See the map links:
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=...lon=-111.84028
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=...lon=-111.72028
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=...lon=-111.65583
Look how many are in Utah alone!!
http://www.topozone.com/viewmaps.asp...s&statefips=49Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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07-18-2006, 06:55 AM #4
right, the third set are also known as the "avenues twin peaks" since they adjacent to the "avenues" area of salt lake. i grew up very near them, but they are very small by comparison, so i didn't bring them up.
yeah, try looking up bear or eagle or deer anything in alaska ... sheesh, they need to be a little more original up there.
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07-18-2006, 07:30 AM #5
Aha!! Thank you!! I started off reading Climb-Utah's description, and then went to the High in Utah description. I at first thought they were referring to the same peaks.
It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 07:40 AM #6
Rockgremlin, meet me at Silver Lake and I'll explain it all to you.
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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07-18-2006, 07:51 AM #7
Which Silver Lake?
It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 08:01 AM #8
Why aren't the American Fork Twin Peaks designated on an atlas? They designated Storm Mountain, but not the highest peaks in SL county?
It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 08:19 AM #9Originally Posted by stefan
James
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07-18-2006, 09:40 AM #10Originally Posted by James_B_Wads2000
rockgremlin, so which are you planning to hike? the broadsfork twins i imagine. hopefully the air will be clear for you. it's a pretty spectacular peak. though i think the hike to the saddle between the twins and sunrise (o'sullivan) is a little sketchy (loose rock/dirt).
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07-18-2006, 09:45 AM #11
I'm shooting for the American Fork Twins - in keeping with my goal of hiking all the highest peaks in all Utah counties.
Wish me luck. Wanna come?It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 10:08 AM #12Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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07-18-2006, 10:26 AM #13
AF Twins are easy if you ride the tram up
The traverse of Hidden Peak, AF Twin and Red Baldy is known as the "Bullion Divide".
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07-18-2006, 11:25 AM #14Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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07-18-2006, 11:34 AM #15
Probably the route outlined in High in Utah, since I know of no other route (this being my first time).
It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 12:15 PM #16
Here is what I consider the best Wasatch hiking guide.
Hiking the Wasatch by John Veranth
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/087...lance&n=283155
It has a bunch of good routes and should be in every SLC hikers library.
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07-18-2006, 12:16 PM #17
yup ... excellent book
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07-18-2006, 12:55 PM #18
Hey has anyone out there done this hike? How much time will I need? I realize that this is a relative question, but give me a ballpark....
It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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07-18-2006, 01:04 PM #19I'm shooting for the American Fork Twins - in keeping with my goal of hiking all the highest peaks in all Utah counties
PS, plan on a full day for BFTP and a long half day from AFTP.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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07-18-2006, 01:09 PM #20
Yeah I've done the hike but I rode the tram up
Here is the entry from my logbook.
American Fork Twin Peaks (West Summit) 11,489'
Climbed 8/15/98
1:30 to summit from top of Snowbird Tram. Scrambling required with some exposure. Also climbed Red Stack (next peak west), descended via Gad Valley/White Pine ridge than down Gad Valley and back to tram house.
If I remember it took about 5 hours for the loop I did. Add 2 or 3 hours if hiking to the top of Hidden Peak.
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