WE TOUCHED OUR FIRST WILDERNESS OF 2023

Our Broadband theme for 2023 is Walking the Wilderness and our intent is to become better educated about the wilderness we are passionate about protecting. According to the USFS description, "the Mount Olympus Wilderness was established by Congress in 1984 with the passage of the Utah Wilderness Act. Located within the central Wasatch range, the Mount Olympus Wilderness consists of approximately 15,856 acres and is generally bounded on the north by Mill Creek Canyon, on the south by Big Cottonwood Canyon, on the west by the Salt Lake Valley, and on the east by Gobbler's Knob, Alexander Basin, and Dog Lake. The portion in Big Cottonwood Canyon falls under Salt Lake City watershed restrictions."

On February 15, seven Broads and Bros and one dog, wandered 4.25 miles up the Burch Creek trail and back around to Millcreek. On occasion the clouds parted and we were able to see a stunning view of the surrounding peaks. The day was crispy cool, but the company warm. We were honored to have the leader of the new Broadband in Flagstaff, Cuyler, and her husband Tom, along for the outing.