OverviewSTILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mount Tuscarora to most is too hard to ski let alone say correctly. To the select few who venture out to ski Tuscarora, this mountain is well worth the effort. With some steep chutes, a couloir and a moderately steep bowl, Tuscarora has something for everyone.
Getting Up ThereThere are 2 more common ways of reaching Mount Tuscarora.
1. Alta- If you already know what your getting yourself into skiing wise this is the route for you. Start at Alta's Grizzly lot and start skinning across the summer road till you hit Catherins Pass. Make a left at the pass and start the boot packin.
2 Brighton- If you do not know what your getting into and you would like "see it before you ski it" this is the route for you. Start at brighton and while working your way up to catherins pass you should be able catch a glimps or two. Make a right once you hit the pass and start the boot packin.
Sunset Peak to Patsy Marley |
Decent Route DescriptionsMount Tuscarora has many runs to choose from.....
1 The East Couloir- By far the line of choice off of Mount Tuscarora. Starting right at the summit this couloir (known by some as the Seagull Couloir) starts out steep and stays that way. If this is on your "to do list" the best time of year is somewhere between late Feb through early May. By mid May the couloir tends to develope a runnel that can make this great couloir your worst nightmare. All in all this couloir is a true "wasatch classic" worthy of any big mountain skiers to do list.
Tuscarora's East Couloir May 09. |
2. The South West Bowl- Sometimes used as skinning route but more often than not it's usually loaded with tracks.
Essential GearAvalanche skills, beacon, shovel, probe, partner and common sense. Skis are highly recommended. Images
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