Coalpit Headwall
Coalpit is one of longest and most coveted runs in the Central Wasatch.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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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Coalpit is one of longest and most coveted runs in the Central Wasatch.
Severe Ski Touring
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Severe Ski Touring
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Difficult Ski Touring
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