| Powerline | |
|---|---|
| Drainage | Cardiff Fork |
| Terrain | Rounded Ridge |
| Location | 40.5987° / -111.6550° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Powerline is the rounded subridge that starts near Cardiff Peak and divides upper Cardiff Fork into eastern and western halves. Skiing the Powerline ridge offers low angle skiing through open trees. You might also choose to ski Power Outage which starts at the top of Powerline.
A fun way to familiarize yourself with the Wasatch is to start at the Central Alta trailhead, go over Cardiff Pass, ski Powerline, and exit via the Cardiff Fork trailhead in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
To get to Powerline, follow the route to Cardiff Pass from the Central Alta trailhead. Then traverse the ridge over Cardiff Peak (this is steep and may require booting) to Powerline.
About the name
Some people call this the "Intermediate Ridge," but it has been called Powerline for decades.
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.
This terrain hasn't
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