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Timp West Face

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

One of the longer skiable lines in the Wasatch

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
3.1 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
1.4 km
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
44˚
Timp West Face Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and May. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 3.1 km, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 1414 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Timp's West face has limitless ski options, best skied in the spring during a melt-freeze cycle

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Face

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons