Posts by Christopher Comstock
Mountain Biking Canyons Village Park City / Holly’s Trail
Mountain Biking Holly’s trail at Canyons Village Park City Utah. Holly’s is the only trail at Canyons Village of Park City. There are huge advantages to having limited options. You don’t get indecisive when choosing which trail to ride. You can’t get lost. And it’s the best trail around. Holly’s Trail The climb is BIG…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Mount Timpanogos Cold Fusion & Grunge Couloirs
Backcountry Skiing Mount Timpanogos Cold Fusion & Grunge Couloirs are two of the most awesome ski experiences in the Wasatch. Timpanogos is so massive and rugged that it truly stands out from any of the other backcountry ski descents around. I recommend everybody make at least 1 trip here as soon as they can. (avalanche…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Cardiff Ridge Chutes
Skiing Cardiff Ridge Chutes Skiing Cardiff Ridge Chutes… With a short approach, little exposure, and short descents, they are some of the funnest lines in the Wasatch. If you’re skiing the Chuting Gallery Cardiff Ridge chutes make a great practice area to prepare yourself for bigger mountaineering projects that lie ahead. Cardiff Ridge Chutelettes Skiing…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing The Chuting Gallery / Mike Mckinney Chuting Project
Backcountry Skiing The Chuting Gallery Mike Mckinney skis all 92 of the steepest ski descents in the Wasatch Mountains Backcountry Skiing The Chuting Gallery https://parkcitypeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chuting-Project-Mike.mp4 Does he make it? Chuting project is to ski 92 ski descents listed in “The Chuting Gallery” by backcountry ski expert Andrew McLean. To do this Mike will have…
Read MoreExperience the Joy of backcountry skiing Benson & Hedges couloir
Backcountry Skiing Benson & Hedges Couloir is a joy if you can find it. Finding this gem isn’t easy but if you follow the tips in this post you’ll be at the base of this beauty looking up into one of the coolest ski descents in the Wasatch. Backcountry skiing Benson & Hedges Couloir…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Box Elder Peak Super Couloir
Backcountry Skiing Box Elder Peak Super Couloir is a long way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll. It’s called the “Super Couloir” for a reason. If you ski this couloir you will experience one of the most awesome couloirs in the Wasatch. But if you want to go backcountry skiing Box…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Uintas Castle Peak Area
Backcountry skiing Uintas Castle Peak Area theoretically would be awesome. I have however yet to “PROPERLY” ski it. In the late year of 2017 we aimlessly skied the area. We found some snow and came back with some photos. I felt like the area wasn’t skied to it’s potential. Hopefully anyone who goes backcountry skiing in…
Read MoreBackcountry skiing Lone Peak NE Couloir
Lone Peak NE Couloir is an intimidating couloir that’s difficult to access. Lone Peak is located at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley. It stands over the city of Sandy like a sentinel guarding the valley. Its summit looks like a band of granite cliffs with no potential ski line. On the other…
Read MoreMountain Biking La Sal Mountains / The Whole Enchilada Trail
Mountain Biking La Sal Mountains The Whole Enchilada Trail. Moab Utah is iconic for mountain biking trails. There is no more iconic ride in Moab than the Whole Enchilada. The trails everything from singletrack to slickrock. The view are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! If your riding ability is intermediate ability, you need to make the…
Read MoreBrian House the Backcountry Ski Mountaineer
Brian House Brian House Backcountry Ski Expert Brian House the Backcountry Ski Mountaineer Brian House When Brian was born, he was left in the cold by his parents. What could have been a tragic story, turned positive as a Grizzly Bear couple took care of him and taught him all he knows about nature. His skills…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing the Pfeifferhorn Couloirs
Backcountry Skiing the Pfeifferhorn Couloirs. Backcountry Skiing the Pfeifferhorn Couloirs in Little Cottonwood Canyon Utah. A classic mountaineering challenge of the Wasatch. The Pfeifferhorn was once called the Little Matterhorn because of its similarities to the Matterhorn. The now named Pfeifferhorn this iconic peak of the Wasatch has everything, big views, big exposure, big…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Cardiac Ridge Thunderstruck, Lightning Bolt & Wyatt couloir
Backcountry Skiing Cardiac Ridge Thunderstruck, Lightning Bolt & Wyatt couloir is big time skiing! The terrain here is expert level and unavoidable for those attempting to ski all the chutes of the central Wasatch. For most people it would be best to just stay away. If you have the skill to get up here…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Reids Peak – Uinta Mountains
Backcountry skiing Reids Peak Uinta Mountains Up Mirror Lake Highway at Bald mountain pass there are half a dozen skiable peaks, but none are more rugged than Reid’s Peak. From the highway it doesn’t look skiable but for a more creative skier this peak is all sorts of fun! Backcountry skiing Reids Peak Uinta…
Read MoreCanyoneering Alcatraz Slot Canyon Utah Robbers Roost
Canyoneering Alcatraz Slot Canyon Robbers Roost is an out of this world adventure. When you get there you look over the canyon’s edge and can see the 165 ft. vertical rappel that awaits. The anticipation that builds as you await your descent. When your turn comes and you are safely in the slot, congratulations…
Read MoreThe Best Ski Mountaineering Pack Black Diamond Cirque
The Best Ski Mountaineering Pack Black Diamond Cirque 35 is specifically designed for ski mountaineering. If you pack ropes, ice axes, and crampons into the backcountry, this pack was meant for you. I purchased this pack March 2017 and throughly tested it out. Black Diamond Cirque 35 Ski Mountaineering Pack Price $199.95 Weight 2lbs…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing La Sal Mountains Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Backcountry Skiing La Sal Mountains Mount Tukuhnikivatz is listed as one of the 50 Classic ski Descents of North America. Mount Tukunikivatz should be on everybody’s bucket list. Skiing in the red rock deserts of Utah may sound like looking for an ice cream cone on Mars. However, for those who read this blog post,…
Read MoreClimbing Iron Hayden Wall Uintas
Climbing Iron Hayden Wall Uintas is located on the West face of Mt. Hayden in the Uinta mountains of northern Utah. Mt Hayden is an eye catching peak as you can see it from the Mirror lake Highway for several miles. The climbing routes are mixed trad and sport. Difficulty ranging from 5.9 to 5.11+.…
Read MorePark City’s best hike Fantasy Ridge at Canyons
Park City’s best hike Fantasy Ridge at Canyons This forested trail follows a creek halfway up and then opens to incredible views of the Park City Ridgeline. Three-quarters of the way up there’s a shark fin ridge. The ridge has a safety rope installed to help you through the rocks with the hundred-foot vertical drops…
Read MoreGreat Basin National Park Nevada secrets you wish you knew
great basin national park nevada Great Basin National Park Nevada is closer than you think. At 240 miles it is practically the same distance as the much busier Arches National Park 231 miles. When deciding which national park to visit, you should consider the time of year you are visiting. It can get a little…
Read MoreHiking Mount Nebo Utah Highest Peak in the Wasatch
Hiking Mount Nebo, Utah’s Highest Peak in the Wasatch! If your plan is to summit the highest mountain in the Wasatch you had better go prepared. With over 16 miles, 5,249ft of elevation gain, and NOBODY around, this mountain offers a challenge that’s worthy of it’s elevation. (11,929ft) Hiking Mount Nebo Utah BOOM! CRACK! …
Read MoreSpread Eagle Peak Utah Backcountry Skiing Uinta Mountains
Spread-Eagle peak south face Spread Eagle Peak Utah Backcountry Skiing in the Uinta Mountains June 15th, 2017 It’s a long way to the top if you want to Rock & Roll. And if you do want to rock and roll there is no better place than Spread Eagle Peak. Access is difficult, but there…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing Uinta Mountains Hayden Peak
Backcountry Skiing Uinta Mountains Hayden Peak is the jewel of the Mirror Lake Highway. With easy access, huge terrain, and plenty of moderate slopes, Hayden Peak delivers the goods for any kind of tour. When you get a glimpse of the mountain from the highway you might think the peak is too rugged…
Read MoreBackcountry Skiing the Uinta Mountains / Notch Mountain
Backcountry Skiing the Uinta Mountains Notch Mountain is awesome Both the West and East Notch have amazing skiing. They are both Big mountain skiing with no easy way up or down. If I had to choose between the Notches, my vote would be split right down the middle of the Notch. I’d ski both! Backcountry…
Read MoreUinta Mountains Backcountry Skiing – Mount Watson
Uinta Mountains Backcountry Skiing Mount Watson. Located lower down Bald mountain pass, Mount Watson is one of the 1st Uinta peaks backcountry accessible in the late Spring. There is a long approach to reach the summit but worth it. Mount Watson offers up great skiing, great view, and is a great way to kick off…
Read MoreBig Water Yurt / Millcreek Canyon
Big Water yurt Millcreek canyon is for rent through Salt Lake County Parks. The yurt comes available December 1 through April 30th. The yurt is located in a beautiful canyon with front door access to some of Utah’s premium backcountry skiing. Little Water and Big Water peaks are a short distance. Go a little further…
Read MoreBackcountry skiing monitor bowl park city utah
Backcountry skiing monitor bowl Park City Utah. This area located on the Park City ridge line is a classic! ! From the crest you will have views of Canyons side and PC side. Also many other near by options for great skiing. Afterward you’ll know that Monitor feeling! Backcountry skiing monitor bowl park city…
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