Monte Cristo Direct
One of the longer classic lines in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon with a rappel thrown in to spice things up.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 972 m
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One of the longer classic lines in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon with a rappel thrown in to spice things up.
Difficult Ski Touring
This is the approach up Red Pine drainage to access the many great lines off the Pfeifferhorn.
Difficult Ski Touring
Long and consistent wide chutes
Difficult Ski Touring
Probably one of the best kept secrets in the Wasatch! Icefall is almost 2,000 feet long with a wide open headwall, tight chute and fun gully finish.
Difficult Ski Touring
The Tri-Chutes are a Wasatch classic with some of the longest open lines in the range.
Difficult Ski Touring
The Birthday Chutes are some of the most classic sidecountry lines in the Wasatch. Snowbird doesn't open the gates to ski these all that often so touring up to them is a great option.
Difficult Ski Touring
The most popular backcountry ski area in the state
Moderate Ski Touring
North facing lines down to Catherine Lake.
Difficult Ski Touring
Short bowl skiing littered with cliffs
Difficult Ski Touring
Little Pine is the king of S facing lines in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Difficult Ski Touring
Lake Peak Chute is a fun little gem deep in the Wasatch.
Severe Ski Touring
This is the safest way to approach the classic north facing powder run, called Scotty's Bowl.
Difficult Ski Touring
Short steep laps
Difficult Ski Touring