2.1 km away
God's Lawnmower
This is the huge avalanche path that's visible from the road on the N slope of Kessler Peak.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 946 m
Maxfield Approach
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
The approach to Maxfield takes you through some fun and unique terrain on the way to a great classic Wasatch powder run.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 895 m
- Descent
- 19 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
Approximately 7 miles up the road in Big Cottonwood Canyon, park and head up the Mill A North drainage. This is a winding gully that works its way up towards Mount Raymond. Follow the gully for several miles until it widens and opens up. From here cut off to the left/W and head towards the ridge. Once you're on the ridge continue working your way along until you top out above Maxfield Basin.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.3 km away
Argenta - W Couloir
A big fun run off of Kessler Peak with some great chute and trees skiing involved.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
9 km away
Scotty's Bowl
Scotty's is a classic north facing roadside attraction in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 754 m
9.5 km away
Twin Lakes Pass from Brighton
Access from Brighton to backcountry zones like Patsy Marley and Wolverine Cirque.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 405 m
- Descent
- 21 m
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Guidebooks in this area
18 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring
The Best Ski Tours Near Alta and Snowbird
9 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring
Uphill in the Wasatch: Resort Ski Touring near SLC
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