The Lake Blanche Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon is one of the most popular and crowded hikes in the Wasatch. But there is a good reason for the amount of human traffic on the trail, and that is the view from Lake Blanche is one of the most scenic in the Wasatch Front. The trailhead…
Tag: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Rock climbing Glass Ocean
Big Cottonwood Canyon’s Glass Ocean rock climb is described on Mountain Project.com as, “one of the best 5.8’s in BCC!” Although it is a fun climb with some pretty good exposure and a couple of heart-pounding run-outs, there are climbers (including myself,) who would take issue with the 5.8 rating. At the beginning of the…
Hiking Sunset Peak from Brighton
Brighton Resort- it’s not just about skiing and snowboarding up there. Well maintained trails, numerous mountain lakes and easily attainable summits make the ski area a prime destination for summer hiking. We told you how to get above 10,000′ in our trail reports for Mount Millicent and Wolverine, and the peaks just keep on coming….
HERA Climb4Life celebrates 10 years in Salt Lake City
The 10th Annual HERA Climb4Life ropes up once again in the Wasatch Mountains as women and men will come together to rock climb and fight against ovarian cancer. This year’s event happens on September 15th through the 18th, and most proceeds collected will be donated to cancer research. Climb4Life isn’t just for women, but everybody who…
Hiking Mount Wolverine and the Wolverine Cirque
Peaks over 10,000′, ridgeline scrambles and gorgeous views- some hikes have it all. Mount Wolverine and the cirque below it are areas teeming with rugged Wasatch beauty. If you have already explored some of the Brighton Resort area and want more of a challenge, then this hike is for you. This is a true loop…
Hiking Mount Millicent
The Brighton Resort area is a great place to hike when summer heats up the valley. Wide trails, easy navigation and gorgeous views are the name of the game up here. If you don’t have a full day but want to get over 10,000′ then the answer is easy: Mount Millicent. The peak stands tall…
Mountain biking the Wasatch Crest Trail
The Wasatch Crest Trail is probably the most famous mountain biking route in the Salt Lake area. There are many good reasons for its legendary status, such as an extremely well maintained single track, incredible views of Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Park City area, open spaces, old-growth forest, alpine lakes, and simple fact that…
Hiking Gobblers Knob via Butler Fork
Gobblers Knob. It may be a funny name for a mountain that evokes a mere turkey hill, but is actually a prominent peak on the Big Cottonwood – Millcreek Canyon ridgeline. The Knob is a frequent destination peak to bag for summer hikers, due to its relatively easy ascent, and multitude of trails that wind…
Rock climbing The Pile at the S-Curves
The Pile is a rock climbing crag located in the lower-most section of the S-Curves area in Big Cottonwood Canyon. On a hot summer day, The Pile is the perfect place to hang out and climb as it’s tucked away in a shady side-canyon filled with trees. Adding to the cool atmosphere is a waterfall…
Video: Spring Shreddin
It’s June 1st, the unofficial beginning of summer. But here in Utah, especially in the Wasatch, winter still grips the mountains as record breaking rainfall drenches the valleys. So to say hello to the summer months that are very unsummer-like this year, here’s some spring ski-stoke to celebrate. Spring Shreddin comes from our friend, Mike…