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| Rocky Point | |
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| Summit Elevation | 10,490' |
| Summit Location | 40.5780° / -111.5780° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Rocky Point is a small, scruffy knob located on the Alta periphery just above Lake Catherine. Rocky Point is approximately 300 feet south of, and 300 feet higher than, Catherine Pass.
| North Side of Rocky Point | |
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| Drainage | Lake Catherine |
| Terrain | Open Slope |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
The northeast side of Rocky Point provides intermediate skiing into the Lake Catherine area. It's much less intimidating that the steeper chutes off Sunset Peak. It has an easy skin (and often a boot trail) back to Catherine Pass and Alta. Although the run on the north-side of Rocky Point is approximately 38°, there are plenty of lower-angle options.
If you ski back in-area from Rocky Point, you'll be on Alta's Last Chance ski run.
Follow the directions to Catherine Pass from the Grizzly Gulch trailhead. From Catherine Pass head up the ridge to Rocky Point. (You can actually begin heading toward Rocky Point before you reach the Pass for a more direct approach to Rocky Point.)
Beginner terrain
that is good as you develop your backcountry skills and when the avalanche danger is higher. Click for details.
Intermediate
terrain that requires more experience in skinning and skiing. Click for details.
Advanced terrain
that requires strong skiing and skinning skills. Click for details.
Expert terrain that is
challenging and a small mistake can have serious consequences. Click for details.
Extreme terrain
that includes insanely difficult chute skiing and beyond. Click for details.
The difficulty of this terrain
varies widely. Click for details.
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