Operation On Target participating units — 2010
** Bald Mountain
Unit: Varsity Team 1504, Aspen Meadows 1st Ward, Spanish Fork East Stake District:
Leader: Rich Paxton, 1592 E 170 S, Spanish Fork, 84660, [email protected]
Ham: Scott Clayton, KE7LGY, [email protected]
Info: Bald Mountain is in the string of peaks north of Mount Nebo. I don’t think any group has been on Bald Mountain for On Target in previous years. Rich and his scouts will be trailblazers and will have an incredible experience. Scott, thanks for helping out with the ham radio.
** Big Baldy
Unit: Varsity Team 1050, Snow Springs Ward, Lehi Jordan River Stake
District: Lehi
Leader: Alan Daniels, 858 S 1660 W, Lehi, 84043, 801-768-8714, [email protected] , KF7KUU
Ham: Joe Bento, [email protected], 801-785-1948, N6DGY
Info: Big Baldy is the peak that sits in front of Mount Timpanogos. The hike is beautiful, and the mirror signaling will be fast and furious for this unit!
** Bismark Peak
Unit: Varsity team 480, Aspen 5th Ward, Orem Aspen Stake
Participants expected: 4 leaders, 5 scouts
Leader: Henry Barney, Orem, [email protected], 801-369-7998
Ham: Tobin Gardner, [email protected], N7GAR, 801-913-2464
Info: Henry and his boys will be the second group to go to Bismark for On Target (my sons and I were on Bismark in 2003 and had a great experience!). With the sun coming up in the east and Bismark located west of the Wasatch, they will be ideally situated for perfect signaling. Tobin is a very enthusiastic ham operator and will be a great ham support for Henry and his scouts.
** Black Crook Peak
Unit: Team 968, Mapleton 8th Ward, Mapleton Utah North Stake
Leader: James May, 1675 North 1000 West, Mapleton, [email protected], 801-368-6201
District: Diamond Fork
Expected participants: 3 leaders, 8 scouts
Ham: Mike Nauta, KI6EDF, [email protected]
Info: Black Crook Peak is a 9,500 foot peak in the Sheeprock Mountains, located west of Genola, Goshen, and Eureka. We congratulate James
and his scouts for choosing an out-of-the-way peak. The sun will be in an advantageous position for them all during our signaling.
** Box Elder Peak (#1)
Unit: Team and Troop 1158, Highland 25th Ward, Highland Stake
District: Alpine
Leader: Vern Cahoon, [email protected], 801-763-1049, 801-592-8832
Ham: Joel Wride, [email protected], KF7KHB (W9MEI)
Info: Dr. Cahoon and his scouts will have a fantastic experience on Box Elder. Box Elder is northeast of Alpine and Highland, and provides a commanding view of mountains in all directions!
** Box Elder Peak (#2)
Unit: Team 1088, Alpine Utah
District: Alpine
Leader: Scott Van Wagoner, [email protected]
Ham: Joel Wride, [email protected], KF7KHB (W9MEI)
Info: The leaders of the two groups going to Box Elder are close friends, and they will have a great time on this peak. There is plenty of room to spread out on the top of Box Elder. Happy signaling!
** Box Elder Peak (#3)
Unit: Team 1101, Alpine Cove Ward, Alpine North Stake, Alpine, Utah
District: Alpine
Leader: Kory Branham, 13355 North Alpine Cove Drive, Alpine, [email protected], 801-631-3997
Ham: Brian Meisman, [email protected], AD3D (KB0VSK), Eagle Mountain
Info: There is plenty of room to spread out on the top of Box Elder. Our three units on this mountain should have unobstructed views in every direction. Happy signaling!
** Box Elder South
Unit: Troop 1206, Manila 8th Ward, Manila Stake
Leader: Matt Haney, Scott Henderson, Ben Guercio, [email protected]
Ham: Jared Madsen, KD7ZCR, [email protected], 801-330-5049
Info: Box Elder South sits between Box Elder Peak and American Fork Canyon. This group will be well-positioned to signal Elder Beck at the Mount Timpanogos Temple, and will see lots of action.
** Buckley Mountain
Unit: Troop 651, Slate Canyon 8th Ward, Provo Stake
Leader: Jay Sevison, [email protected], 801-735-2004
Ham: Jay Sevison, [email protected], 801-735-2004, call sign pending
Info: Buckley Mountain sits between Maple Flat Mountain and Hobble Creek Canyon, just east of southeast Provo. Jay and his scouts will be surrounded by many units and will have an incredible experience. They will be looking right down on the rooftops of the homes in their wards from the top of Buckley Mountain.
** Buffalo Peak
Unit: Troop 1196, Cedar Hills 6th Ward, Cedar Hills West Stake
District: Timpanogos
Leader: Rick Coley, 801-216-4207, [email protected]
Ham: Karen Brown, KC7DWF, [email protected]
Info: Rick will have a large contingent of 11-year old scouts on Buffalo. Buffalo Peak is just north of Squaw Peak. This group of young scouts will have lots of action from this central location!
** Cascade Mountain (North)
Unit: Varsity team 1530, Mount Loafer Ward, Salem West Stake
District: Blackhawk district
Leader: Jared Bingham, MD, 1107 S 420 W, Salem, 84653, 801-423-6532, 801-380-0173, [email protected]
Ham: Joseph Moore, [email protected] , KF7KGT
Info: Jared and his scouts are looking for a challenge, and they have found one! Cascade is a daunting peak, but they will have a great On Target experience on this peak. They will be right in the middle of all the signaling, and will see hundreds of miles in every direction. Jacob, their ham, is in excellent physical condition and is up to the job!
** Cascade Mountain (South)
Unit: Varsity team 190, Orem 6th Ward, Orem Utah Stake
Leader: Marvin Poulson, 178 S 1100 E, Orem, 84097, [email protected], 801-802-7002, 801-319-5924
Info: Marvin his scouts are looking for a challenge, and they have found one! Cascade is a daunting peak, but they will have a great On Target experience on this peak. They will be right in the middle of all the signaling, and will see hundreds of miles in every direction. Brian is an enthusiastic ham with great mountaineering and outdoor skills.
** Chipman Peak
Unit: Troop 853, American Fork 31st Ward, American Fork North Stake
District: Silver Lake District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Bishop Matt Adams, 801-283-3115, [email protected]
Ham: Rich Slack, KE7ZQB, [email protected], 801-847-5823
Info: Bishop Adams and his scouts will camp at Lake Hardy the night before the event, and then climb up to Chipman Peak which sits between Lone Peak to the west and Pfeifferhorn to the east. They will have a commanding view of Utah Valley peaks and Salt Lake County peaks! Lake Hardy is on the mountain slope north of Alpine, Utah, in the Lone Peak Wilderness area.
** Currant Creek Mountain
Unit: Varsity team 227, Edgewood Ward, Edgemont Stake
District: Rock Canyon
Leader: JJ Larson ([email protected]) , Gerald Carter, 801-636-5173, [email protected]
Ham: Michael Preuss, KE7FBX, [email protected], 801-658-0287
Info: We are excited to have JJ, Gerald, and the scouts on Current Creek. Many of us along the Wasatch Front will want to turn our mirrors to the east and signal this group. The bearings and distances can be found in the “Mountain” sections of our website. This peak is located east of Heber City. Michael is a kind-hearted ham who volunteered to hike with this group!
** Dry Mountain #1
Unit: Varsity team 669, Santaquin 9th Ward, Santaquin North Stake
District: Mount Nebo
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 8 scouts
Leader: Burnie Peck, 801-318-1763, [email protected]
Ham: Kurt Stringham, [email protected], KC7YHN
Info: Burnie and his scouts will be ideally situated for great signaling action, with all of the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains in full view.
** Dry Mountain #2
Unit: Varsity team 92, Payson 2nd Ward, Payson Stake
District: Mount Nebo
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 5 scouts
Leader: Layne Peacock, [email protected], Payson, Utah
Info: Jason and his scouts will be ideally situated for great signaling action, with all of the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains in full view.
** Dry Mountain #3
Unit: Troop 1590, Santaquin Stake
District: Mount Nebo
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 6 scouts
Leader: Brent Gardner, Santaquin
Ham: Kurt Stringham
Info: Brent and his scouts will be ideally situated for great signaling action, with all of the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains in full view.
** Ether Peak
Unit: Team 64, Spring Creek 4th Ward, Spring Creek South Stake
District: Hobble Creek
Participants expected: 4 leaders, 5 scouts
Leader: Nate Walton, 801-422-6087, Springville, Utah
Ham: Jim Anderson, KC7ZFM, [email protected]
Info: Ether Peak sits just south of the mouth of Hobble Creek Canyon. It is not too difficult to climb, and this group will have a good view of most of the peaks around the valley. Nate and James are ready to help their scouts have a great time this year!
** Fairview Canyon and Skyline Drive
Unit: On Belay Varsity Training course, UNPC
Council: UNPC training for Varsity scouts
Participants expected: 10 leaders, 40 boys
Leader: Spencer LeFevre, [email protected], 801-636-0936
Ham: Jerry Sandbakken, [email protected], KD7FCC; Sean LeFevre, [email protected], KD7YYK
Info: How exciting is this? On Belay is a weeklong training course for Varsity scouts. They will complete their week by participating in On Target! They will be at the top of Fairview Canyon, on Skyline Drive. The coordinates for their location is N-39-37-2 and W-111-18-39.
** Flat Top Mountain (Oquirrhs)
Unit: Varsity team 1071, Chappell Valley 1st Ward, Lehi South Stake
District: Lehi
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 10 boys
Leader: Cory Mattson, [email protected], 472 S 780 W, Lehi, 84043
Ham: Shawn Embry, KE7CIR
Info: Having been on Flat Top for On Target in the late 90’s, I know that Cory and his boys are in for a great time. The sun is always in a great location for signaling to the east. Have a riot, scouts!
** Freedom Peak
Unit: Team 1252, Edgemont 3rd Ward, Edgemont South Stake
District: Rock Canyon
Participants expected: 5 leaders, 6 scouts
Leader: Dan Burt, [email protected], 801-995-9547
Ham: Brian Stapleton, KD7NIE, [email protected]
Info: I am quite certain Dan, Brian, and their scouts will be the first scouts to use Freedom Peak for On Target. Freedom is between Provo Peak and Shingle Mill Peak. This peak is challenging to scale, but it will afford great views in every direction.
** “G” Mountain
Unit: Team 1166, Pleasant Grove 6th Ward, Pleasant Grove Northfield Stake
District: Timpanogos
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 9 scouts
Leader: Dennis Adamson, 1529 North 390 West, PG, Utah, 84062, [email protected], 801-369-5685
Ham: John Freelove, KF7AIG, [email protected]
Info: The “G” Mountain is the mountain east of Pleasant Grove with a big G on it (no surprise there!). These scouts will literally be surrounded by other units anxious to signal them. They will have a great experience, and they will have a great view of the Mount Timpanogos Temple.
** Horseshoe Mountain
Unit: Team 1506, Heritage Ward, Canyon Ridge Stake, Spanish Fork, Utah
District: Diamond Fork
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 12 young men
Leader: Dallen Christensen, 2394 E 1610 S, Spanish Fork, [email protected], 801-358-3161
Ham: Tim Porter, KB7CRF, [email protected], 801-794-0846
Info: Horseshoe Mountain is a famous mountain east of Mt. Pleasant in Sanpete County. This unit will be able to signal many of our Utah County peaks (Nebo, Loafer, Provo Peak, Spanish Fork Peak, etc.) They will have a wonderful experience. GPS units for this peak are N39-22-47 W111-24-06. Tim is a seasoned ham that volunteered to hike with this group. Thanks, Tim!
** Lake Mountain #1
Unit: Council Varsity Committee
Council: Utah National Parks
Leader: Ken Cluff, [email protected]
Ham: Ken Cluff, KC7RTJ, [email protected]
Info: Ken is a yearly presence on Lake Mountain, with a huge mirror that can fry an egg at 50 paces! Ken is the editor and producer of Varsity Vision, the wonderful monthly newsletter that keeps us all current. Ken serves on the Utah National Parks Council Varsity Scouting committee.
** Lake Mountain #2
Unit: Troop 1014, Cedar Pass 14th Ward, Eagle Mountain Stake
District: Pony Express
Leader: Cody Brazell, 801-653-1344, [email protected]
Ham: Kristi Jensen, KD7VQL, [email protected], 801-377-4274
Info: Lake Mountain is just west of Utah Lake. Cody and his troop were there briefly in 2009 but had to return home due to sickness. They will have their mirrors shining in 2010! Kristi is a wonderful volunteer ham who agreed to accompany this troop.
** Lake Mountain #3
Unit: Team 668, Orem Park 8th Ward, Orem Park Stake
District:
Expected participants: 3 leaders and 7 scouts
Leader: David Gates, 425 West 300 South, Orem, 801-647-6988, [email protected]
Ham: search underway
Info: Lake Mountain is just west of Utah Lake. David and his scouts are in for a great experience. They will
have the sun in their faces during the event, making for great signaling angles. Welcome aboard.
** Lake Mountain #4
Unit: Team 842, American Fork 22nd Ward, American Fork East Stake, American Fork, Utah
District: Silver Lake
Expected participants: 2 leaders and 10 scouts
Leader: Leland Anderson, 723 North 730 East, American Fork, Utah, 801-376-3852, [email protected]
Ham: Andrew McKay, KD7LRI, [email protected]
Info: Lake Mountain is just west of Utah Lake. Leland and his scouts are in for a great experience. They will
have the sun in their faces during the event, making for great signaling angles. Welcome aboard.
** Lewiston Peak
Unit: Varsity team 956, Sunset 1st Ward, Lehi West Stake
District: Lehi
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 10 boys
Leader: Jeff Hinton, [email protected], Ben Schmuhl, [email protected]
Ham: Cory, KE7NRV, [email protected] . Jeff Hinton is also a ham with a callsign of KF7KVB.
Info: Lewiston is a fantastic OT peak! The sun is always in your face for west to east signaling. Jeff, Ben,
and their boys will make a load of mirror contacts! Thanks, Cory, for hiking with this unit.
** Loafer Mountain
Unit: Team 1541, Elk Ridge 4th Ward, Payson Utah East Stake
Leader: John Martin, [email protected]
Ham: Rex Hale, [email protected], KF7BTJ
Info: Loafer Mountain is the peak that soars above Spanish Fork and Elk Ridge. John and his scouts will make
many contacts, north and south. Rex expects 4 leaders and 13 boys. They will have a second-to-none
experience.
** Lowe Peak
Unit: Varsity team 1149, Hillcrest 5th Ward, Hillcrest Stake, American Fork
District: Silver Lake
Participants expected: 4 leaders and 7 scouts
Leader: Woody Burhoe, American Fork, [email protected], 801-885-2534
Ham: Tim Painter, KE7UIF, [email protected]
Info: Lowe Peak is northeast of Cedar Fort, in the Oquirrh range. At 10,589 feet of elevation, it will
give Woody and his scouts a wonderful view in every direction. The sun will be perfectly placed
for maximum signaling strength. A huge herd of elk live on this mountain year-round.
** Mahogany Mountain #1
Unit: Troop 1154, Highland 21st Ward, Highland South Stake
Leader: Colby Gibson, Scoutmaster, [email protected]
Dan Bunker, Asst Scoutmaster, 10233 W 6650 W, Highland, Utah, 801-631-0387
Ham: Blaine Brown, 801-717-0678, [email protected], KC7DNR
Info: Colby, Dan, and their boys will have a great time on Mahogany. This is a good hike for scouts, and
they will be able to signal all the peaks around the Utah Valley.
** Mahogany Mountain #2
Unit: Troop 1498, Northfield 14th Ward, Pleasant Grove Northfield Stake
District:
Leader: Kirk Nichols, 801-592-9458, [email protected]
Ham: Kenneth Rawlings, KF7ERF, [email protected]
Info: Kirk and his scouts will enjoy this great peak. They will probably have the best view of the Mount
Timpanogos Temple from their vantage point.
** Mahogany Mountain #3
Unit: Troop and Team 33, Orem Hillcrest 4th Ward, Orem Hillcrest Stake
District: Squaw Peak
Leader: Ed Cross, 871 South 500 East, Orem, 84097, 801-361-8190, [email protected]
Ham: search underway
Info: Ed and his scouts will enjoy this great peak. They will probably have the best view of the Mount
Timpanogos Temple from their vantage point. There will be plenty of room for our three groups on
Mahogany to spread out.
** Maple Flat Mountain #1
Unit: Team 771, Lakeside 4th Ward, Provo South Stake
District: Fort Utah District, Provo
Leader: Marshall Morrise, 2323 W 200 N, Provo, 84604, 801-377-8315, 801-404-3665, [email protected]
Ham: Norman Jarvis, KE7UIB, [email protected]
Info: Marshall is expecting 2 leaders and 6 scouts. They will be surrounded by other signaling units, right
in the heart of the action. Marshall is having the parents of his scouts come to their chapel so that
they can signal their sons on the peak! Excellent!
** Maple Flat Mountain #2
Unit: Varsity team 495, Lakeside 7th Ward, Provo West Stake
District: Fort Utah
Participants expected: 5 leaders and 7 scouts
Leader: Matt Morrise, 2363 West 540 South, Provo, [email protected], 801-473-6228
Ham: Bryson Furniss, KF7AGY, [email protected], 801-785-2181
Info: see the above description of Maple Flat Mountain. What a great mountain for these enthusiastic
scouters!
** Mary’s Nipple
Unit: Troop 562, Centerfield 2nd Ward, Gunnison Utah Stake
District: Sanpete
Participants expected: 4 leaders and 10 scouts
Leader: Robin McAfee, 435-851-4252, [email protected]
Ham: search underway
Info: Mary’s Nipple is also known as Mount Mucinea. It is almost 11,000 feet and is located at the top of
Mayfield Canyon, just about on the boundary between Sanpete County and Sevier County. Robin and the
scouts will have a great view of the peaks in the southern part of Utah County, and out into the Uintas
as well. Those of us on Timpanogos will really be trying to signal this group, as it could well win
the “longest contact” award at our Ice Cream social!
** Mount Timpanogos Temple
Unit: Team and troop 595, Orem, Utah
Leader: Rod Fisher, 801-830-6852, [email protected]
Hams: Ed Jones, N7RTG, [email protected], 375-3877
Larry Driskill, [email protected], KE7AU
Info: Rod and his unit will be on the grounds of the stake center just north of the temple. President David L.
Beck, the General President of the Young Mens’ organization will be there to begin the signaling on
the morning of On Target and to share a brief message with all units, using ham radio. Rod is a seasoned
On Target specialist. Ed is a veteran ham and will ensure that President Beck’s message will make it to
all the peaks. Ed will also provide video and audio reporting of all that transpires at the temple site.
Larry is not only a marvelous ham, but a seasoned On Target scout leader!
** Mystery Station #1
Unit: Some very seasoned On Target specialists
Leader: Greg Adams, [email protected]
Ham: Charles Cox, 801-422-2001, [email protected], KB7EGL
Info: This mystery station will be located somewhere in Utah Valley. It will be up to the boys and their ham
operators to make radio and mirror contact with these mystery specialists! This should be fun!
** Mystery Station #2
Unit: Again, some very seasoned On Target specialists
Leader: Vance and Andrew Law, Provo, Utah
Ham: Harold Hendricks, [email protected], KB7YXR, 801-375-7884
Info: This mystery station will also be located somewhere in Utah Valley. It will be up to the boys and their
ham operators to make radio and mirror contact with these mystery specialists! This should be fun!
** Nebo, Mount (south summit)
Unit: Varsity team 1526, Spanish Fork
District:
Leader: Paul Westover, [email protected], 801-794-9471, 801-422-3048, 3016 East 1300 South, Spanish Fork, 84660
Ham: Steven Eldredge, [email protected], 801-794-9316, KD7TYU
Info: What a great experience this will be! The highest peak in Utah County. All other units will be looking
for a great signal from this massive mountain and this great group of scouts and leaders. Thanks, Paul,
for taking on a great challenge. You are a HERO!
** Nebo, Mount (south summit)
Unit: Manti Medical Clinic Venturing Crew #1649, Manti
District: Sanpete, Utah National Parks Council
Leaders: 1) Robert Armstrong, MD, [email protected], 465 S 200 W, Manti, Utah 84642, 435-835-1271
2) Jay Zabriskie, Sanpete District Executive Secretary, [email protected]
Ham: Robert Armstrong, N7XJ, [email protected], (Crew call sign is NC7X)
Info: Robert and Jay are the leaders of this community-based Venture crew, and they will have a great
experience on Nebo. They plan to be on the south Nebo summit. They plan on 3 leaders & 16 scouts.
** Pfeifferhorn (Little Matterhorn)
Unit: Varsity team 483, River Ridge 1st Ward, Orem Utah East Stake
District: Squaw Peak
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 5 scouts
Leader: Josh Heward, 520 North 1160 East, Orem, Utah, 84097, [email protected], 801-226-1978
Ham: Travis Barney, K7TCB, [email protected]
Info: Pfeifferhorn has a profile very much like the “real” Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps. It is 3
miles east of Lone Peak and a little west of American Fork Twin Peaks. This mountain towers in the Lone
Peak Wilderness area north of American Fork Canyon. It has an elevation of 11,326 feet. Josh and his
scouts will have an incredible view in every direction, and will be at the heart of our signaling.
** Potato Hill
Unit: Troop 1211, Lindon 11th Ward, Lindon Stake
Leader: Dr. William Lyman, 801-344-2628, [email protected]
Ham: Doug McKay, KD7LRJ, 801-999-8782, [email protected]
Info: Potato Hill is the highest point of Traverse Mountain which is the mountain above Cabellas. Potato Hill
is just a little west of the homes up on the ridge of Traverse Mountain. Bill will have his 11-year old
scouts ready for action! Doug is a seasoned ham that will help the scouts have a great time.
** Provo Peak
Unit: Varsity team 762, Edgemont 12th Ward, Edgemont South Stake
District: Rock Canyon District
Leader: ElRay Roper, 2911 N 175 E, Provo, 84604, [email protected]
Ham: Wayne Woodfield, KE7OGW, [email protected], 801-362-0799
Info: Provo Peak is the mountain immediately behind and east of “Y” Mountain. ElRay and his scouts will have
a panoramic view of the Uintas, the entire Wasatch front mountains, and the mountains in Sanpete County.
This group anticipates having 2 leaders & 7 scouts.
** Salt Peak (Juab County)
Unit: Varsity Team 1469, River Rose Ward, Herriman Utah Stake, Herriman, Utah
District: Eagle Ridge District, Great Salt Lake Council
Expected participants: 2 leaders and 2 boys
Leader: Jared Johnson, 13597 Buckeye View Way, Riverton, Utah 84096, 801-696-5560, [email protected]
Ham: Jared Johnson, KB7ZVP, 801-302-7067
Info: Salt Peak is a central Utah Peak in the San Pitch Mountains. It is located east of Levan at an
elevation of 9997 feet. Have a great time, Jared and scouts.
** Santaquin Peak (near Loafer)
Unit: Varsity Team 1552, Spring Lake 3rd Ward, Payson Mt. Nebo Stake
District:
Leader: Jared Ringger, 468 Saddlebrook Drive, Payson, 84561, 801-465-1562, 801-885-7864, [email protected]
Ham: Jeff Olsen, [email protected], KD7SHF, 801-310-3899
Info: Santaquin Peak and Loafer Mountain are very close. This peak provides a tremendous view both north and
south. Jared and his scouts will see a lot of action.
** Shingle Mill Peak
Unit: Team 861, Battle Creek 2nd Ward, Pleasant Grove East Stake
Leader: John Phippen, 1565 E 350 S, Pleasant Grove, 84062, [email protected], 801-701-0230, 801-717-6161
Ham: Robert (Bob) Harding, [email protected], KF7BEG
Info: John and his scouts will have a great time on Shingle Mill. They will have a commanding view of mountains
in every direction. They will be perfectly positioned to see any units to the east (Uinta Mountains).
The climb up Shingle Mill is absolutely spectacular! Bob is a seasoned ham that will add so much to the
experience!
** Spanish Fork Peak #1
Unit: Troop 1455, West Mountain 4th Ward
Leader: Darren Chamberlain, [email protected] or [email protected]
Ham: Rob Stilmar, [email protected], KE7FDV, 801-794-0874
Info: Spanish Fork Peak towers above Mapleton (to the east). The hike is wonderful, the view is second-to-none,
and I anticipate Darren and his scouts will make many contacts from this lofty peak.
** Spanish Fork Peak #2
Unit: Team 915, Mountain View 2nd Ward, Mountain View Stake, Payson
District: Mount Nebo District
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 8 scouts
Leader: Keith Myers, 867 East 300 South, Payson, 84651, 801-362-0192, [email protected]
Ham: Stephen McQuay, [email protected], KF7DVQ
Info: Spanish Fork Peak towers above Mapleton (to the east). The hike is wonderful, the view is second-to-none,
and I anticipate Keith and his scouts will make many contacts from this lofty peak.
** Spanish Fork Peak #3
Unit: Teams 78, 75, and 157, Spanish Fork 8th, 5th, and 15th wards, Spanish Fork Stake
District: Diamond Fork
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 5 scouts
Leader: Kent Swalberg, 25 South 900 East, Spanish Fork, 84660, 801-830-5554, [email protected]
Ham: search underway
Info: Spanish Fork Peak towers above Mapleton (to the east). The hike is wonderful, the view is second-to-none,
and I anticipate Kent and his scouts will make many contacts from this lofty peak.
** Squaw Peak #1
Unit: Team 720, Grandview 6th Ward, Provo Grandview Stake
Leader: Dave Gunn, 1967 W 1600 N, Provo, 84604, 801-375-2253, 801-369-1078, [email protected]
Participants expected: 3 leaders, 5 scouts
Ham: Dave Gunn, KF7JHF, [email protected], 801-375-2253
Info: Dave and his boys will have many peaks to signal from Squaw Peak, and the hike won’t tire them out!
** Squaw Peak #2
Unit: Troop 1043, Lehi 30th Ward, Lehi North Stake, Lehi, Utah
District: Lehi
Participants expected: 4 leaders 8 young men
Leader: Chris Gordon, 127 W 2225 N, Lehi, 84043, [email protected], 801-836-9117
Ham: Chris Gordon, information listed immediately above, KE7FRU
Info: Squaw Peak has a beautiful view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Chris and his boys
will enjoy their On Target experience from this well-known peak near the Provo Temple.
** Squaw Peak #3
Unit: Troop 726, Grandview 5th Ward, Grandview Stake, Provo Utah
District: Fort Utah
Participants expected: 2 leaders 8 young men
Leader: Teiano Lesa, [email protected]
Ham: Dave Gunn
Info: Squaw Peak has a beautiful view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Teiano and his boys
will enjoy their On Target experience from this well-known peak near the Provo Temple.
** Thunder Mountain
Unit: Team 996, Hillcrest 3rd Ward, Orem Hillcrest Stake, Orem, Utah
District: Squaw Peak District
Participants expected: 3 leaders and 6 scouts
Leader: David James, 1435 South 950 East, Orem, 84097, [email protected], 801-830-3795
Phil Hall, 801-404-0612
Ham: David James, [email protected], KC7JCC
Info: David and his scouts will have an adventure on Thunder Mountain. They will enjoy a commanding view into
both Utah and Salt Lake valleys, and all major peaks in every direction!
** Timpanogos, Mount (#1)
Unit: Troop 725, Grandview 10th Ward, Provo Grandview Stake
District: Fort Utah District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Dale Maughan, 801-373-1970, [email protected], 1689 North 1950 West, Provo, Utah 84604
Ham: Russ Ridgeway, AE7D, [email protected], 801-374-1597
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. This troop participated in On Target in 2009 from the
valley floor, and they are looking forward to being on a MOUNTAIN this year!
** Timpanogos, Mount (#2)
Unit: Troop 1343, Lehi 43rd Ward, Lehi North Stake
District: Lehi District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Brian Ebert, 260 East Love Lane, Lehi, 84043, 801-518-1340, [email protected]
Ham: Chase Mansfield, KE7UMI, [email protected] , 801-310-1957
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. Brian and his troop will be in the area of the tin hut on
the Timpanogos ridgeline.
** Timpanogos, Mount (#3)
Unit: Troop 797, Grandview 9th Ward
District: Fort Utah District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Spencer Fowers, [email protected], 1686 Hickory Lane, Provo, 84604, 801-368-0238
Expected participants: 4 leaders and 8 scouts
Ham: Spencer Fowers, KE7DSA, [email protected]
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. Spencer and his troop will be in the area of the tin hut
on the Timpanogos ridgeline.
** Timpanogos, Mount (Mid)
Unit: Crew 725, Grandview 10th Ward, Provo Grandview Stake
District: Fort Utah District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Jon Chamberlain, 801-222-9633, [email protected], 1788 N 1820 W, Provo, Utah 84604
Ham: Michael Taylor, K7BYU, [email protected]
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. Jon and his crew will be on the middle summit south of
the tin hut on the Timpanogos ridgeline.
** Timpanogos, Mount (#5, North)
Unit: Team 570, Crosswinds 1st Ward, Spanish Fork South Stake
District: Blackhawk District
Leader: Matthew Duffin, 1025 E 1330 S, Spanish Fork, 84660, 801-798-7460, 405-471-1493, [email protected]
Ham: Mike Hall, N7MMA, [email protected]
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. Matt is expecting 4 leaders and 9 scouts for On Target!
** Timpanogos, Mount (#4, South)
Unit: Team 725, Grandview 10th Ward, Provo Grandview Stake
District: Fort Utah District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Matt Staker, 801-762-7100, [email protected], 1825 North 1820 West, Provo, Utah 84604
Ham: Michael Taylor, K7BYU, [email protected]
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. Matt and his team will be on the next summit south of the
tin hut on the Timpanogos ridgeline.
** Timpanogos, Mount #7
Unit: Team 1203
District: Utah National Parks Council
Leader: David Turley, 216 West 130 South, Lindon, Utah, 801-787-7374, [email protected]
Ham:
Info: Timpanogos dominates the landscape of northeastern Utah Valley. It is a popular hiking destination and
affords wonderful views; elevation 11750 feet. David and his team will be on the next summit north of
the tin hut on the Timpanogos ridgeline.
** UNPC Council Office, Orem
Unit: Varsity team of Jeff Peery, Lehi, Utah
District: Lehi
Leader: Jeff Peery, Scout executive, UNPC, [email protected]
Ham: William Furniss
Info: Jeff and his scouts will be preparing for a major scout excursion the following week, so they have
elected to participate from the Council offices in west Orem on 800 North, just west of the freeway.
We appreciate their enthusiasm and willingness to participate. Counting our two mystery stations and
our two “valley” stations, this will give us 5 solid signaling centers on the valley floor.
** Valley floor – Grandview Hill
Unit: 11-year old patrol, Grandview 10th Ward, Troop 725
District: Fort Utah, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Dan Thomas, 1823 N 1950 W, Provo, 801-717-3777, [email protected]
Ham: Susan Taylor, [email protected], 801-377-1692
Info: Dan and his young scouts will get a good taste of what On Target is all about at our valley station
in northwest Provo. This “taste” will probably lead to a desire to be on a peak next year!
** Valley floor – Saratoga Springs
Unit: Team 1032, Saratoga Springs 7th Ward, Saratoga Springs Stake
District: Pony Express District, Utah National Parks Council
Expected participants: 4 leaders and 7 boys
Leader: Rob Hertzler, [email protected]
Ham: Randy Keys
Info: Rob and his scouts are returning early from a weeklong scout camp to participate in On Target. They
will be in a park in Saratoga Springs. Look for them! We’re Team 1032.
** Valley Station (Grandview Hill, behind Westridge Elementary)
Unit: A group of experienced On Target specialists
District: Fort Utah District, Utah National Parks Council
Leader: Dan Gagon, 801-373-9825, [email protected]
Ham: Susan Taylor, K6MOM, [email protected]
Info: Dan Gagon, President Wayne E. Francom, Linda Christensen, Susan Taylor, Anne Hagberg, and others
will help parents signal to their boys on the many peaks. Scout leaders are encouraged to have the
parents of their scouts come to this location to signal to their boys. They will be in the large field
north of Westridge Elementary School which is located at 1650 West 1460 North in Provo, on the Grandview
Hill.
** West Mountain #1
Unit: Team 1575, Payson 15th Ward, Payson Utah Stake
District: Mt. Nebo
Leader: Jeff Atwood, 561 W 600 S, Payson, Utah 84651, 801-465-1352, [email protected]
Ham: Larry Ercanbrack, KC7ONO, [email protected]
Info: Jeff and his group are planning on 3 adults and 4 scouts. They will be right in the center of all
the signaling action, located on West Mountain at the south end of Utah Lake.
** West Mountain #2
Unit: Varsity team 1590, Santaquin 6th Ward, Santaquin North Stake
District: Mt. Nebo
Expected participants: 5 leaders and 10 scouts
Leader: Brent Garner, 136 North 200 East, Santaquin, 801-380-4906, [email protected]
Ham: search underway
Info: This group will have great signaling, being right in the middle of the valley and easily accessible
from all other peaks surrounding them. We will look for some great signals from West Mountain!
** West Mountain #3
Unit: Varsity team 74, Spanish Fork 4th Ward, Spanish Fork Palmyra Stake
District: Diamond Fork
Leader: Kelly Murdock, 350 North 200 East, Spanish Fork, UT 84666, 801-376-5428, [email protected]
Ham:
Info: Kelly and his group are planning on 2 adults and 8 scouts. They will be right in the center of all
the signaling action, located on West Mountain at the south end of Utah Lake.
** “Y” Mountain
Unit: Varsity Team 1045, Rush Valley Ward, Eagle Mountain Utah East Stake
District:
Leader: Philip Haderlie, 7917 Apache Lane, Eagle Mountain, Utah, 84005, 801-661-6996, [email protected]
Ham: Steve Johnson, KD7ZCQ, [email protected]
Info: This will be this team’s first On Target experience. They have chosen a great location, with almost all
of the Utah Valley peaks visible from “Y” Mountain. Steve is an experienced ham with On Target
experience. Philip is expecting 3 leaders and 10 young men.
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