Utah backcountry ski mountaineering. Photo credit: J. Solder
Time to grab the ropes and harnesses. We were hungry for some exposed skiing. TL and Adam were game to tick off some classic Wasatch big ski mountaineering lines.
Utah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. Solder
There is something undeniable about steep ski to boot transitions, rappelling in the middle of a line, and traveling over big cliffs. Fully engaged skiing.
Steep? Check. Narrow? Double check. Photo credit: J. Solder
We had Monte Cristo in mind from the start and I coerced them into adding on Heart of Darkness. “It is just right there and a fun novelty line.”
The Heart of Darkness. You can spot the two skiers. Photo credit: J. Solder
Last time a skied it I said: “Never again unless it’s with some friends that have never done it.” Welp, my original feeling stands. Cool location and a must do …. once.
Into the void. Photo credit: J. Solder
It started off as a nice day. But we were fully socked-in by the time we got to the real scary part. Oh boy, variable snow and crappy visibility. We got the full value adventure.
In the gut. Photo credit: T. KushnerUtah backcountry ski mountaineers. Photo credit: J. Solder
Sun up to sun down. Nice work boys!!
~Photo Tour~
Utah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. SolderUtah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. SolderUtah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. SolderRappelling into the narrow couloir. Photo credit: J. SolderSENDING!! Photo credit: T. KushnerUtah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. SolderThat way? Yep. Photo credit: J. SolderUtah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: J. SolderMaking it count. Photo credit: T. KushnerAdam on rappel while TL reaches for the next anchor. Photo credit: J. SolderFeeling the nerves. Photo credit: J. SolderSteeper than it looks. Photo credit: T. KushnerUtah backcountry skiing. Photo credit: T. Kushner
