932 m 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
Triangle Couloir
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
A technical line, with steep skiing, some ice climbing, and a rappel.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 448 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 390 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 52˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 448 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 390 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 5. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
The route ascends the couloir, with two ice pitches, or rock depending on coverage. The line reaches 46 degrees in pitch, and a fall above the rappel could result in major injury or death. This line requires alpine climbing and ski mountaineering skills to safely accomplish.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
2.4 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
4 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
5.2 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
8.6 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
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
9.3 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
9.3 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
9.9 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
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Guidebooks in this area
18 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring