Little Water Peak
Low angle route up and down little water, southern aspect
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 791 m
- Descent
- 786 m
The Central Wasatch better known as Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyon offers up some of the finest backcountry skiing in the lower 48. Easily accessible from Salt Lake City, the terrain varies from mellow meadow skipping to steep technical couloirs.
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Low angle route up and down little water, southern aspect
Moderate Ski Touring
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