It’s November, which means we will be skinning and skiing in just a few weeks (hopefully). Start making backcountry plans with your friends right now with my new guide book, Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah. Inside you’ll find 99 backcountry touring routes all over Utah from the Abajos and La Sals, to the Tushars, Oquirrhs, Wasatch, Uinta, and Bear River Mountains.
The book is published by Mountaineers Books and includes:
• 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
• Topographic maps with route info
• Starting point elevation
• High point elevation
• Alternate route options
The book also includes a “Tours at a Glace” section so you can easily find a tour you are looking for based on time or difficulty. Plus, the forward was written by Utah Avalanche Center Forecaster, Craig Gordon, who always provides an entertaining read.
The book has been on pre-order since July, but Mountaineers Books received copies in their warehouse early last week, so you should see it on store shelves around November 10th. If you don’t want to wait, (why would you?) head over to the Mountaineers Books website and order it there. You can also find it online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Utah is a big state with countless backcountry ski lines. Take away the guessing game and start gaining base knowledge on how to best navigate Utah’s mountains with Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah.