The following text appeared in the Sunday, August 2, 1970, edition of the Sunday Herald.
Sunday, August 2, 1970
The Sunday Herald
Swarms of Hikers Enjoy Climb to Timp’s Summit
Jerry Young, Herald Reporter
They won’t know exactly how many made it to the top of mount Timpanogos in this year’s traditional climb until Monday when the names are counted from registration books which were kept at the top.
In spite of this, thousands enjoyed the event in perfect weather conditions. It was the 59th annual Timp Hike.
Because of advanced publicity, it was estimated that most of the crowd climbed the Timpooneke Trail on the American Fork side, instead of the one leading out of Aspen Grove. Reports are that the Timpooneke Trail is easier than the other.
Phil Shurtleff, Daily Herald chief photographer, who has climbed to the top the past five years said there were far less wildflowers and much less of the glacier than he had seen in previous years.
Because the glaciers were so shallow, a few persons were bumped and scraped by protruding rocks as they slid down it.
The usual rash of blisters, sunburn, and altitude sickness along with the bruises and cuts sustained on the glacier, were treated by the first aid team. A couple of slightly more serious injuries were also dealt with.
One girl, Pamela Wilkinson, 17, of Kerns, sustained what was thought to be a broken collarbone. She was taken off the mountain on horseback – her first ride on a horse – and was then sent to the Valley West Hospital in Granger.
Another girl, Cathy Card, a BYU student was hit on the head with a rock. She was taken down the hill and then on to the BYU Health Center.
A turn away crowd attended the traditional program in bonfire held Friday night. Seating arrangements were made for 3000, and as many as could crowd into the grassy areas as a standing room only audience.
The program was arranged by the BYU cultural office and started with Indian dances, including the hoop dance and the snake dance. The legendary story of Mt. Timpanogos was portrayed this year in the form of a pageant.
“Timp sticks “which are hiking sticks were presented to the oldest, the youngest, the one who came from the farthest away, and to others.
A special “Timp Stick” was presented to Israel Heaton who for many years directed the Timp Hike. Heaton was not in attendance for the presentation. It was accepted in his behalf by Jay Naylor.
Oldest man to start the hike – and who made it at least to Emerald Lake – was Henry A. Johnson, 72, of Murray. The youngest was 3 year old Sean Ercanbrack. Both were given Timp sticks.
Two families of equal size were cited – the Bruce Bylan family from Logan, and the Bob Crist family from Granger. Both had eight members who started the climb.
People from three areas on the other side of the world were recognized during the ceremony and made the climb. They were members of the Clough family from Sudan in Africa; June Koyito, from Osaka, Japan, and Jacqueline Delbrouwire, from Brussels, Belgium.
Before the slide show was presented by Allen’s Photo and BYU, this year’s photo contest winners were announced. In the human interest category, Robert hatch won first place with Bill Beardall as runner up. In the scenic category, Phil Shurtleff took first place and F. J. Petty as runner up. F.J. Petty also won the sweepstakes category.
A special pictorial showing was presented of pictures taken by a consistent past winner who had disqualified himself this year, A. K. Brienholt.
Those whose names are on the registration books may pick up their badges at the main information desk in the Wilkinson center out of towners will receive theirs in the mail.
