| West Monitor | |
|---|---|
| Drainage | West Monitor Flat |
| Terrain | Open Bowl |
| Location | 40.6401° / -111.5752° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Read the spiel about the Monitors on the South Monitor page. That page says it all, except that the West Monitor is a little steeper, a little longer, and a little more prone to avalanches than the South Monitor.
The direct route to the West Monitor is to go to Peak 10009 from Solitude or to traverse from Park City's 9990 chairlift (Park City doesn't allow you to access the backcountry from the more convenient Day Break chairlift). Optionally, you can follow the directions to the top of the South Monitor and traverse the ridge to the West Monitor
About the Name
The name West Monitor is not intuitive, because it is almost due north of the South Monitor. If you named them while looking at a map, they'd be the North and South Monitors. (Click on the map shown here to see the relative positions of the Monitors.)
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.
