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Andrew Briefer

Board Member I grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts and discovered my love for the outdoors in my teens backpacking, biking, fishing skiing and mountaineering in the mountains of Northern New England. When it came time for college, I headed west to Boulder Colorado, where I continued my outdoor recreation…
Twin Peaks Wilderness

Twin Peaks Wilderness is a 11,396 acres wilderness area in the Wasatch Range of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The Mount Olympus Wilderness is directly north of the Twin Peaks Wilderness and separated by Utah State Route 190.
Accentuate the Positive: Good Bills in the 2019 Utah Legislature

By John Worlock, Member of Save Our Canyons. Join us on a short expedition, exploring the positive propositions that will come before the imminent 2019 General Session of the Utah Legislature. Imminent it is, as in convenes tomorrow, Monday January 28. But the convening represents no real emergency, and…
The Grinch Who Stole Grizzly

Every Utahn down in the valley loved the Wasatch a lot, the Grinch up at Alta just wanted to develop the spot! The Grinch hated people who enjoyed the mountains for free, preferring each person pay him a fee. Now, please don’t ask why, no one quite knows the reason,…
West of Eden: Nordic Valley Proposes Big Changes (Master Development Plan)

Currently, Nordic Valley operates as a small, niche ski area on 140 acres. Recently, however, the resort’s new owners, Mountain Capital Partners, announced that they will be seeking a massive expansion including a 4.3 mile gondola, 10 new lifts and large scale condo development. All told, the expansion would spill…
Rules To Abide By in Twin Peaks Wilderness

There are many rules that are unique to the Twin Peaks Wilderness due to it also being a watershed area for Salt Lake City. General Wilderness Rules The following are prohibited in all Wilderness Areas across the United States. Specific to Twin Peaks Wilderness These rules are specific for Twin…
Hiking Trails in Twin Peaks Wilderness

Twin Peaks Wilderness has breathtaking trails. Many of the trails in this wilderness area are considered hard hikes to the average hiker. These include: Read a list of hikes and reviews in Twin Peaks Wilderness.
Commonly Asked Questions

Are fires permitted in wilderness? Fires are permitted in Wilderness Areas, but some areas have restrictions. In Twin Peaks Wilderness Area campfires are not permitted in Mill B South Fork Drainage. Fires are restricted in this area due to it being a popular backcountry camping location. Excessive gathering of dead…
Introduction of the NCRA, but What About Grizzly Gulch?

Last night, the Central Wasatch Commission supported the introduction of legislation that would protect nearly 80,000 acres of land in the Central Wasatch Mountains! We worked incredibly hard with various interests from property owners, recreational interests, ski areas, and land managers under the leadership of the Central Wasatch Commission to…
Grace Tyler

Development Director Grace grew up in Teton Valley, ID and Moab, UT where she discovered the importance of keeping the environment wild. While living in both locations she spent most of her time outdoors and enjoying the amazing landscapes. She moved to Salt Lake City in 2008 to attend Westminster…
Sarah Sleater

Operations Manager Sarah Sleater has called the Wasatch Mountains home for the past 24 years, falling in love at first sight with their rugged beauty and the wildness they offer. Her passion for the outdoors and her growing awareness of the Wasatch’s fragility led her to volunteer with Save Our Canyons,…
Bill Lockhart

Board Chair Bill grew up in Holladay regularly hiking with his dad and dogs in Neffs Canyon and going on hiking and camping trips in the southern Utah canyon country. He spent as long as possible at the University of Utah, beginning with a music scholarship, later getting Bachelor and…