2.4 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
Thunder Ridge Approach
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
Thunder Ridge is not easy to get to, but it holds some of the greatest lines in the Wasatch. This is how to get there.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 290 m
- Descent
- 425 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
Park at the White Pine trailhead 4.6 miles up Little Cottonwood canyon on the right side of the road. From here follow the road/trail. At the first branch, head to the right as it contours around through the woods, and into the Red Pine canyon. Continue along the road grade and summer trail until you get to the bridge, then cross it. Head up to the ridge of the Maybird divide. Trend to the SW through the woods heading for the large ridge that divides Maybird and Hogum. Skin up towards the Obelisk on the ridge. From here you can ski down one of the many W facing chutes and this will put you near the base of many great lines like the Hypodermic Needle, Sliver and Dresden Face. Pick your poison and boot up it!
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.7 km 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
2.8 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
6.2 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
8.6 km away
Old Growth / Benson & Hedges
Old Growth chute is a mini classic that provides great rock wall lined ambience and easy access.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 580 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 364 m
8.8 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
8.8 km away
Virginia Slims
Virginia Slims is the fun dogleg chute next to the more popular Old Growth chute in the lower reaches of Cardiff Fork.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 871 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 472 m
9.2 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
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