A couple of weeks ago, Charli and I hiked to the top Bald Mountain in the Uintas. We decided to explore the Uintas for two reasons: 1. to get some exercise before the start of winter, and 2. to do a little reconnaissance work for the upcoming ski season. We found a couple interesting areas that can be accessed by snowmobile and a short tour.
Yesterday, Bill, Mike and I decided to take advantage of the recent snow and did some skiing and snowmobiling in the Unitas. With Mirror Lake Highway set to close in the upcoming days, we ignored the “road closed” signs and drove the 28 miles back to Murdock Mountain, an easily accessible peak across from Bald Mountain. At 11,200 feet, Murdock Mountain appears to be an ideal hill for backcountry skiing, a rolling approach from the south suitable for snowmobile tow-ins, and a steep north-facing bowl with a couple cliffs and chutes.
We did our best to find some skiable terrain, but instead wound up sliding down a combination of four-day-old slop and jagged rocks. Fortunately, Bill had a pretty good time riding his snowmobile around Murdock Basin and the Fehr Lake Trailhead.
Check out some pictures of our first time skiing the Unitas.
08-09 Ski Days: 3
Preseason Deer Valley: 1
Snowbird: 1
Uintas: 1