1.6 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
Tri Chutes
Alta & Snowbird
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
The Tri-Chutes are a Wasatch classic with some of the longest open lines in the range.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 674 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
The Tri-Chutes are a lovely set of three large gullies high up in the White Pine Drainage. They are some of the longest open runs in the Wasatch with a continuous and uninterrupted pitch. They do however see a lot of wind since they are high on the ridge and west facing. They can be wind scoured. In the spring they can be a great corn snow run!
Description
To approach, park at White Pine trailhead on the south side of Little Cottonwood Canyon. From here take the trail that follows a road grade up the switchbacks and into the upper basin. Stay on the left (E) side of the valley and climb past Birthday Chutes and then you'll pass underneath the Tri-chutes. Aim for the saddle to the SW of the chutes. From this saddle you can safely gain the ridge and climb up to the top of American Fork Twin Peaks where the chutes begin.
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
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
5.5 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
5.9 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
7.4 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
7.7 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
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
8.4 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
8.7 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
8.9 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
8 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Salt Lake to Jackson - A Bucket List Ski Roadtrip
9 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring
Uphill in the Wasatch: Resort Ski Touring near SLC
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