OverviewSurrounded by the entire Wasatch Range, Kessler Peak can be seen from just about anywhere your at in the Wasatch. This peak has something for everyone. Cliffs, large avalanche paths, open faces, couloirs, expansive aprons and some excellent tree skiing are just some of the many choices.
Getting Up ThereThe only real practicle approach for Kessler Peak is from Big Cottonwood Canyon. Head up Mill D South (aka Cartiff Fork) and skin into the trees on your right. Another and more simple route up is skinning straight up the Argenta Slide Path just off the side of the Big Cottonwood Canyon Highway.  The Mill D South Trailhead  Troy skinning up Mill D South
Decent Route DescriptionThere are a several ski decents to choose from.........
1 Argenta Seen from the highway, this avalanche path sees lots of down hill traffic. Sometimes the main path can resemble a ski resort but if you get off the beaten path you can still find some powder in the trees. Gaining the ridge you will be rewarded by outstanding veiws of Mineral Fork and Big Cottonwood Canyon.
 The veiw of the Room of Doom in Mineral Fork
2. God's Lawnmower This massive north face is totally a destination shot and on the to do list of many backcountry skiers. The large face is epic and the trees that follow are not too bad either.
3. Kesslers Catchers Mitt/ East Couloir The Catchers Mitt (east face) is more lonely skier wise when compared to the other runs that surround it. The East Couloir is even more lonely (kinda short) but is well worth the effort.  Kessler Peak and the East Couloir
4. The Other Face There is no easy way of getting to this run. Head up Mill D South (Cartiff Fork) till the face appears. Take the path of least resitance till you reach the top and enjoy.  Troy skinning up Mill D South with Kessler Peak's "Other Face" in the background
Essential GearAvalanche knowlage, Beacon, Probe, Partner, Shovel and Common Sence. Skis are highly recommended.
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Kessler Peak
