4 km away
Major Tom

Major Tom is a steep and sporty couloir in a remote corner of the Wasatch that can have a few rappels to navigate!
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
This is the prominent face on the N side of the road as you are driving down Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Ski Touring Difficult
Park at the Butler Fork trailhead 8.2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon road. From here follow the trail up the deep canyon, cross the bridge and stay left where you may find a trail sign. Skin up the aspen trees towards Circle All Peak and head W once you hit the ridge. From here you can drop down into Mill A, or stay high and traverse along towards the saddle between Mount Raymond and Gobblers Knob. From the saddle stay on the ridge towards Mount Raymond. This can be a bit challenging up high due to some rocky sections and old bristlecone pine trees. At the summit you'll see the hanging slab that starts the descent. The run decreases nicely in pitch and there is a fun finish apron. From here you can continue all the way out Mill A via a fun half pipe gully, or trace your skin track back the way you came.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
4 km away
Major Tom is a steep and sporty couloir in a remote corner of the Wasatch that can have a few rappels to navigate!
Extreme Ski Touring
4.5 km away
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Severe Ski Touring
6.4 km away
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Difficult Ski Touring
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Extreme Ski Touring
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Extreme Ski Touring