December 17th-18th, 2010: Winter Solstice "Freeze Your Tail Off 2" Overnighter - We will be joining members from ExpeditionUtah on a return trip to the Lucin Sun Tunnels to celebrate the Winter Solstice. We'll be leaving SLC Friday (12/17) evening (meeting at Delle, UT along I-80 at 6:30pm for those that want to caravan from Delle to Lucin), camping at the Tunnels that evening and then waking up early in the morning to watch the sunrise through the tunnels. It is several days off of the exact solstice but so long as we have clear skies it should make for some neat viewing. For those arriving later in the evening, we'll be easy to spot at our camp site near the Tunnels. Following the Solstice celebrations we will travel back towards SLC in the dirt, with optional exit points for those that need to return home earlier. Potential stops include the Lucin ghost town, the Transcontinental Railroad system, the Hogup, Newfoundland and Lakeside Mountains, Spiral Jetty or the Silver Island Mountains. Returning home that evening (Saturday). Trail Difficulty: 2/10 though snow & mud can make some sections downright brutal. Keep checking back as details will continue to be updated. There is no group size limit for this event but please RSVP so we know who to expect.
