...Classic Wasatch Descents

The mid-summer itch for skiing is starting to hit as memories of blower powder days are long faded away. Images of some of most classic lines in the Wasatch make me salivate and look forward to getting back into the mountains as soon as flakes start flying again. Those who live in the Wasatch should know these classic lines, but for those of you stuck in the flat lands of the Midwest, these are a few reasons to pack your bags and move west. The pictures do a lot of the talking...One of the most easily accessed big mountain lines in the Wasatch, the SE face of Mt. Superior (11,132ft) demands the utmost respect. Wrong interpretations of the snowpack could send a freight train barreling over the road below. This picture was taken from the top of Mt. Baldy b/w Alta and Snowbird ski areas, giving you the idea of how accessible this line can be. After one season in the Wasatch, this descent is still at the top of the to-do list. Barring no season ending injury, I'll be looking forward to a sunrise ascent at some point next season. (Initiate salivation)