2015 is a record-breaking summer so far, with temperatures that have gone over 100 degrees and little respite for those of us who love the cold. Well, if you’re agonizing for winter, one thing you can do to protest summer is pre-order your copy of the brand new guide book, “Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah.” And if you order now, you get a 25% off discount.
I researched and wrote this guide book over the course of three years, traveling all over Utah to skin and ski nearly 100 routes. Along with all my backcountry buddies, we scoured Utah’s ranges to find the best ascents and descents in the state.
“Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah” is being published by Mountaineers Books and will include:
• Detailed route descriptions
• Driving directions from nearest major town or junction
• Trip rating
• Trail distance
• Estimated trip time
• Skill level
• Recommended season
• Avalanche and routefinding notes
• Map info
• Starting point elevation
• High point elevation
• Alternate route options
The guide also includes resources for avalanche, weather, and road conditions; land managers relevant to the routes; ski/snow reports; and general safety information, as well as a foreword by one of Utah’s premier avalanche experts, Craig Gordon.
The book will be available this fall, so pre-order now to get it for 25% off. So forget this miserable, summertime weather. It’s time to think ski!