Backcountry Skiing Gobbler’s Knob
Skiing Gobbler’s Knob Backcountry skiing gobbler’s knob is as good as a Thanksgiving day feast. The steep terrain on all aspects and accessible location offers up any kind of dish you could want, from neck-deep powder to a side dish of spring corn, to sun-baked mashed potatoes. You can feast on any kind of backcountry…
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Backcountry Skiing Mount Aire in Parley’s Canyon
Backcountry skiing Mount Aire in Parley’s Canyon Utah, Mount Aire stands right next to Interstate 80. Commuters down Parley’s Canyon into Salt Lake get a Prime view of backcountry possibility Mount Aire has to offer. It looks easily accessible from the freeway but, Au Contraire, Mon Frère, On the contrary my brother, the bushwhacking involved here makes Mount…
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Backcountry Skiing Murdock Peak
Backcountry skiing Murdock Peak isn’t easily accessible, but it is enjoyable. Murdock Peak offers steep, big mountain faces of Todd’s bowl & North bowl. The mellow slopes of South bowl on the other side of the peak are also a touring option depending on avalanche danger. Backcountry skiing Todds Bowl / Murdock Peak Skiing Skiing…
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Backcountry skiing Square Top Mountain Park City
Backcountry skiing Square Top Mountain Park City should be on every Park City backcountry skier’s bucket list. Square Top mountain stands over the Canyons side of Park City resort, namely, the Red Pine lodge, Saddleback chairlift, and the Sweet Pea magic carpet ;). The views of Square Top from the resort are amazing! It sits…
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Backcountry skiing Desolation Ridge
Backcountry skiing Desolation Ridge is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Located at the top of Mill-D drainage in the Big Cottonwood Canyon, is Lake Desolation where the ridge gets its name. From Park City, the way to reach desolation ridge is to boot up from the 9,990 chairlift. Either way, you approach, Desolation offers…
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God’s Lawn Mower Backcountry skiing Kessler Peak
God’s Lawnmower Backcountry skiing Kessler Peak. Kessler Peak is a monster. Rising just under 3,000 ft, Kessler stands prominently @ 10,403 ft, in the mid Big Cottonwood Canyon. The north aspect, the side that faces the BCC highway, is a huge tree scattered avalanche path named God’s Lawn Mower. Kessler’s steep slopes and obvious ski…
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Mount Raymond Chutes / chuting project
Mount Raymond chutes, Ignorance is bliss unless you get squished. Mount Raymond is avalanche terrain. The chutes should only be attempted in stable snow conditions. The main chute is a wide open boulevard which offers incredible skiing and incredible photos if the conditions are right. The approach is somewhat of a bear (just a little…
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Homicide Chute Backcountry Skiing
Homicide Chute Backcountry Skiing. Avalanche danger is a very REAL hazard here. Be sure of stable snow conditions before attempting Suicide or Homicide chutes. Homicide is on the backside of Mt Superior’s Suicide chute. They both share the same saddle, scary names, and awesome skiing. Homicide Chute Backcountry Skiing Skiing Homicide was a spicy little dish when…
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Suicide Chute Backcountry Skiing
Suicide Chute Backcountry Skiing is extremely exposed to avalanche danger and should only be attempted in stable snow conditions. Located on the flank of the Mighty Mount Superior, across from Alta ski area, suicide chute looks imposing. The skiers at Alta have a front row view of it. Suicide Chute Backcountry Skiing Skiing Skiing…
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