OverviewReynolds Peak has several ski runs as well as approaches to choose from. The climbing is relatively mellow and the views are fabulous due to the mountains centalized location.
 The north facing trees into Butler Fork is the line of choice.  Troy skinning up Reynolds Peak  Troy standing on Reynolds Peak.  Reynolds Peak from Little Water Peak Getting ThereThe easiest approach is to start from Spruces Campground. The parking lot is paved and usally plowed. Just look for the sign that reads "SPRUCES" on the right side of the road.
A fall veiw of Reynolds Peak from the parking lot you should be looking for. |
Route DescriptionUP To get up to Reynolds from Spruces start by crossing the highway. Start heading up the snow covered road through the cabins following the main road. Continue up the fork till you reach a divide at about 2 miles. Go left and continue up till you hit Dog Lake. Make another left at the lake and you should see the Peak.
 Troy skinning up Mill D North Troy skinning up Reynolds Peak
DOWN There are 3 popular ski runs to choose from:
1 Directly from the summit if you traverse slightly to the West you should see some north facing trees. These trees are the line of choice, however you will be decending into Butler Fork. Butler Fork does not end up back at Spruces Campground.
 Troy skiing the north facing trees.  The less popular side of Reynolds Peak as seen from Circl Awl Peak
2. The big and all to obvious bowl off the summit is too hard to miss. Skiing this line is a close runner up and is worth the effort.
 Troy skiing the Main Bowl Reynolds Peak from Little Water Peak
3. Big Water Gulch- If you head up the summit ridge after Dog lake you should pass a prominence. If you drop in north from/before this prominence you will be heading into MillCreek Canyon not Big Cottonwood.
 Troy skiing down Big Water Gulch  Troy skiing down Big Water Gulch  Skiing in Big Water Gulch
Essential GearAvalanche skills, beacon, partner, shovel, probe and common sence. Skis are highly recommended.  A beautiful veiw of the Triple Traverse from the summit of Reynolds Peak.  Mount Superior and Monte Cristo from the summit of Reynolds Peak Red TapeNo Dogs allowed. Images
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