Utah Avalanche Danger Downgraded – But Not Completely Safe After weeks of high-to-extreme avalanche danger in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, UT, avalanche forecasters have declared avalanche danger to finally be in the “Low” and “Moderate” category. A tricky layered snowpack persisted throughout the winter in the Wasatch, challenging even the most experienced avalanche experts in the region and leading to six deaths in the Utah mountains […] Avalanche Anson Brown | March 16, 2021 2 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center: Danger in the Danger Ratings In a Facebook and Instagram post today, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) shared a unique and informative graphic and message that applies to all of us who travel in the backcountry, regardless of where we are. Contrary to what you might think, recreational backcountry avalanche incidents are not more likely during periods of ‘High’ or ‘Extreme’ avalanche danger. According to […] Avalanche Mike Bartholow | February 22, 2021 2 Comments
Pre-Work Powder in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah After the recent storm dropped 2 feet of right side up perfectness in the Cottonwood Canyons, the skies cleared early on Wednesday March 4th. We (The Naton, Mike DeBernardo) were able to pick off some of the low hanging fruit right above Highway 210. The trio of runs faced south through southeast so the window was short, but early that morning, the conditions were stellar. A classic Wasatch storm cycle and definitely one of the best days of the relatively thin season. It was a great day to live in Salt Lake, skiing perfect backcountry pow […] Guest Author | March 8, 2015 1 Comment
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