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Peak 10,420

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  2. UT
  3. …Wasatch Range
  4. Big Cottonwood
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1.3 Miles 2.0 Kilometers


Ascent

1,393' 425 m

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Descent

21%

Avg Slope (12°)

41%

Max Slope (22°)

10,319' 3,145 m

High

8,926' 2,721 m

Low

Shared By Glen Em

Conditions

Minor Issues 64 days ago
low snow coverage- tree roots bit me History
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Avalanche risk for Nov 26, 2017: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

Full forecast for UAC: Salt Lake — Brought to you by UT Avalanche Center

Avy tweets from @UACwasatch

“Short ridge trail up to the peak with options of gladed trees or open bowl runs. ”

— Glen Em
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Take the skin track through the trees just to the right of the Guardsman road winter trailhead and follow the ridgeline up to the peak. The beginning starts off mellow, and provides great views of Guardsman's pass and neighboring Hidden Canyon/Brighton Ski Resort. Once at the peak you have several terrain options at your disposal. Drop in to the southeast and ride the open face down to Blood's Lake, or to the North for a steep tree run into easier gladed tree runs. Beware your orientation, or you'll be walking back to the car!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office

Jul 4, 2018: SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT TEMPORARY CLOSES TIE FORK ROAD AND TRAIL

Jun 28, 2018: July 4, 2018 Recreation and Safety Tips

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Evan Melquist slashing some powder just below the peak!
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