| Flagstaff Face | |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Face and Gullies |
| Location | 40.5984° / -111.6412° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Flagstaff Face is the run on the south side of Flagstaff Mountain (False Flagstaff, actually). It includes all of the terrain between the Flagstaff Shoulder and Binx's Folly. Flagstaff Face is an obvious choice as a home run after skiing Days Fork from Little Cottonwood Canyon. It is also an great choice when you're short on time.
The upper part of Flagstaff Face is, well, a face. However, the lower portion is complicated terrain with numerous terrain-trap gullies. In fact, on December 26, 1996, a male snowboarder died in an avalanche on Flagstaff Face. He was found in a narrow gully, buried under two feet of snow, by Bruce Temper, who was the director of the Utah Avalanche Center.
Follow the directions to False Flagstaff from the Central Alta trailhead.
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
been rated. Click for details.
