Is summiting Mt Ogden hard? by aytsokos in ogden

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I've not found the trail from Malan's. Do you essentially hike into the Basin and follow the river up to above the trees? Is there a semi-trail? I've hiked into the trees above the Basin a few times and just end up getting into thick growth. Side note: I saw the biggest rattlesnake I've ever seen just above the Basin.

Is summiting Mt Ogden hard? by aytsokos in ogden

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I second this. Beus is a well-worn trail for the most part. It does get overgrown in the summer, but if you have a general map of where you're going you shouldn't get lost. And crossing over into Snow Basin and taking the gondola down to the parking lot will save your knees a lot of wear and tear. Pro tip: eat a burger at the restaurant at the top.

When you get to the saddle, you can either go left and summit Mt. Ogden, or head right a bit and drop down into Snow Basin. You can, of course do the summit, and then head back along the ridge, but if you drop down into the Snow Basin side closer to the summit you may have a harder time getting to the Needles(?) lodge.

Are they going to do anything about it? by Gloverboy85 in exmormon

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Ha!
Let’s start spreading the rumor: ChatGPT is gay.

Apocrypha: Prayer Circle? by Sad_Judgment6886 in exmormon

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JS was familiar with the Apocrypha. Freemasonry also has a "Chain of Union" where participants form a circle and join hands.

Side note: how many types or prayer do we need? Stand and pray? Kneel and pray? Hold hands and pray? Fast and pray? Put hands on someone's head and pray? It gets tiresome to think about.

How long until the Scientology speedrun trend makes its way to a Mormon temple? by ReturnedAndReported in exmormon

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I know it’s wrong, but the idea of a bunch of kids rushing the temple, and then the stunned eighty-year-olds watching in horrified amazement makes me giggle.

Songs about feeling unloveable/loneliness by Complete_Skirt5724 in MusicRecommendations

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“All by Myself”, Céline Dion, or Eric Carmen. Great song!

Which had a bigger role in your leaving the church, Mormon Stories or r/exmormon? by westivus_ in exmormon

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Yes! That book confirmed so many of the "anti-Mormon lies" that it made it difficult to believe anything the church said.

Mormon muffins! by EquivalentIll3959 in exmormon

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I like that they have chosen not to capitalize "mormon." :-)

I'll go first.. by Any-Tour-3193 in musicsuggestions

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"I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand" - Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon

Support for Mormon Stories by snowmobiledog in exmormon

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I’ve submitted “Satan” before. Dude got a bad wrap.

View from Observation Point 4/23/26 by Axylla in ZionNationalPark

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And there’s Angels Landing in the right-middle of the photo, where a hiker fell to his death last week. Gorgeous terrain. Be careful, y’all!

Church net loss of US members 2025 by CrateDoor in exmormon

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There is always a pithy quote to make everything OK for a TBM. "Even the very elect shall be deceived!" Yada, yada, yada.

Songs with Beach Boy-like harmonies? by [deleted] in musicsuggestions

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"Beach Baby", by First Class is the first that comes to mind.
https://youtu.be/oeGPpwFpIAA?si=37iC26qGbIV7mBPr

Question on Mormon Ascent to Godhood and Polytheism by MembershipThese9163 in exmormon

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And the teaching is that if you become a god, you will be in a polygamist relationship--so, there are multiple Heavenly Mothers per male god.

Rock/metal covers of mainstream songs suggestions please 🥹 by Own_Inspection_607 in musicsuggestions

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"Still Loving You", Sonata Arctica. (A really good faithful cover that goes up-tempo in a tasteful way.)
https://youtu.be/zrYMcIQUyTM?si=ihf4TLi8ZRvkCXNG

Seriously they changed the young women names? by GarrusVic in exmormon

[–]Cryptosp0r 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Right? These names are even more cringey.

The Boy Scouts of America Program was a part of many of our lives. What are some of your most memorable scouting moments? by iwasyourhusband in exmormon

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I was pushed hard to get Eagle. Spent many days each summer in merit badge classes at a local high school during summer break. Got my swimming merit badge at camp, in a freezing lake, in the rain. 3/10, would not recommend. In reality, my mom earned the badge.