476 m away
Dresden Face
The Dresden is one of the longest and most continually steep faces in the Wasatch.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 658 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 493 m
The Sliver
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
One of the long classic lines hidden deep in the Wasatch.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
From White Pine trailhead follow the road then trail to Red Pine Canyon, cross the bridge and skin up into Maybird Drainage, head up and over the Maybird/Hogum Divide. From here ski down to the base of The Sliver, and boot up The Sliver.
Description
At the top of Thunder ridge find the entry which holds a small patch of small scrubby pine trees. Work through the trees which is the crux. This is a 1,700 foot run that starts at 45 degrees and mellows out into the thirties. The chute lessens in pitch and opens up nicely allowing bigger and faster turns as you descend into the glorious finishing bowl.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.1 km away
Y Couloir
Probably the longest, most consistent rock-lined chute in the Wasatch if you're into that sort of thing.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Descent
- 993 m
5.6 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
6.8 km away
Stairs Gulch
Stairs Gulch is 4,000 feet long, serious with a combination of a steep, technical chute and a flat, more mellow finish.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
18 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring