1+ day Backcountry Skiing in the Wasatch Mountains

Join me on this exciting 1+ day backcountry skiing tour and I promise you will have as much as fun as possible, as we traipse and travail around the Wasatch Mountains, a veritable winter wonderland which has some of the best snow you will ever experience.

Stretching throughout most of the state of Utah, on the outskirts of the Rocky Mountains, the Wasatch Mountains are home to some of the best areas in the country for backcountry skiing. The landscape, terrain, and scenery in this region are truly breath-taking, as the picture-perfect slopes and mountains give way to vast valleys and open tracts of land.

On this adventure, we will have the chance to visit some of the best areas for backcountry skiing in the Wasatch Mountains, including Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, Snow Basin, and Powder Mountain.

The two main canyons we will visit are Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, just 30 minutes away from Salt Lake City. The geography of the region makes it possible to use public transportation to do bi-canyon tours, which allows us to explore different terrains, enjoy more down-skiing than up-climbing, and ski on slopes with northern aspects.  Furthermore, in both canyons, we can use ski lifts to access the backcountry.

Another great aspect of skiing in the Wasatch mountains is that there are options for everyone, families included:

Big Cottonwood Canyon

A great spot with easy-going glades for beginners and intermediate skiers. We can also head to Mount Raymond for more challenging adventures and to Whipple couloir, among others, for something more technical.

Little Cottonwood Canyon

With steeper, more rugged terrain, most of the ski mountaineering is usually done in this canyon. Options include exploring Pfeifferhorn and Mount Superior, as well as big lines like the Hypodermic Needle and the Coal Pit headwall.

You will have the chance to plan your objectives and itinerary with me, and we will adapt the programs to suit your level and preferences. We will spend around 8 to 10 hours on the mountain, depending on the objective. Avalanche training can be a part of your adventure too. Keep in mind that the minimum age to join is 13, however, more important than age is motivation! Hopefully, by the end of this backcountry ski trip, you will have fallen in love with the Wasatch Mountains.

So, are you ready to go backcountry skiing in the Wasatch Mountains? Then contact me now and let’s start planning an unforgettable adventure together.