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White Pine

Salt Lake City

Wasatch Backcountry

A popular back country ski line right next to Little Pine

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
1.7 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
983 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
42˚
White Pine Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 1.7 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 983 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

White Pine, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just down the highway from Snowbird, is a massive valley surrounded by huge bowls, dramatic cliff-covered peaks, and lower elevation slopes filled with pine and aspen trees. It is located near Little Pine.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins

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