Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Grizzly Gulch, Little Cottonwood Canyon- 3.26.2018



We got another storm on Sunday, which was cold enough to bury the wet heavy snow we received last week. I took Monday off to get out on the splitboard. I decided I would head back up Grizzly Gulch as I had such a good day up there last time I went there. Grizzly is still holding its snow, so I figured it would be a good choice for the day. The walk in was great with much deeper snow than I expected. The skin track on the steeps was loose snow on crust so a bit slick in a few places. Once you left the Albion Basin and entered Grizzly Gulch, things just got better as you climbed. I was surprised at the depth as most reports were saying 4". It was boot deep in some areas. Eventually after wandering for a bit I made it to the main meadow. Patsy Marley was looking amazing, and had quite a few people on it. I was heading to the other side as it looked untouched. I peaked out at the top of my line and switched things over from touring mode to riding mode. I hung out for a bit watching the light play with the clouds over the the peaks. I made the drop and boy was that fun! I am glad I was able to get out for another day on the splitboard. Enjoy the pics and video. More adventures to come!


Grizzly Gulch 3.26.2018 from CPPhoto on Vimeo.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Grizzly Gulch, Little Cottonwood Canyon 3.18.2018

We really did not have winter for most of the year. It showed up the end of February and has been filling things in nicely out there. I took the day to tour for some low angle powder in Grizzly Gulch. I found what I was looking for. The walk in was awesome and the snow intensity increased as you climbed. By the time I was at the top of my line it was dumping. I made the switch over and dropped in. The snow was powder with a dash of cream to sweeten the ride. Even the exit was a treat with powder and high speed cruising all the way out! I have not been out much this year as I have been recovering from an injury to my shoulder. Its nice to be back at it. I have not been as active on here and I want to apologize for that. More adventures to come!


Grizzly Gulch 3.18.2018 from Christian Paul on Vimeo.