HIGH CAMP

High Camp team members spend Friday night through Sunday morning on the mountain, ready to assist hikers in need at any time.

hikers are shown heading toward the hidden lakes area

Meet at Aspen Grove & hike to High Camp

The High Camp team members meet at the TERT shack just north of the Aspen Grove parking lot on Friday afternoon. They then hike with all of their gear for the weekend 5.5 miles up to the Hidden Lakes area. 
A TERT member sits in front of the broken down Emerald Lake shack

Days at Emerald Lake & the summit

During the day, the team uses the Emerald Lake shelter area as a base camp, where the team members are stationed to provide assistance if any hikers need it. Team members may hike to the summit, interacting with Timp hikers to share information and provide assistance. It's an opportunity to foster a sense of community and contribute to the safety culture on Mt. Timpanogos.
Snow on tents at high camp

Backpacking experience in all conditions

A High Camp shift is like a two-night backpacking trip, as team members stay on the mountain Friday and Saturday night. While prior backpacking experience isn't required, team members need to have the right gear and conditioning to make this trip. Team members need to make sure they have all the gear necessary for any kind of weather - from thunderstorms, to freezing temperatures, to snow!

Join TERT

High Camp provides a unique opportunity to spend time in the majestic Timpanogos Wilderness while providing assistance to any hikers who need it.
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TERT Team Leaders

TERT Executive Director Andrew BarneyTeam Leader Chris BlackMark Gerberding Logistics DirectorTERT Team Leader Heidi Vawdrey
TERT team leader Josh Jones is shown in a photo with his name and email addressTERT Team Leader Logan SteeleTERT team leader Jamie CummingsTERT Team Leader Shem Flitton
TERT Team Leader Steve FleischerTERT team leader Micah ChristiansenTERT Team Leader Scott BoyceTERT Team leader Martin Wright
TERT Team Leader Christy LukeTeam Leader John GaddTeam Leader Bryce Ostler