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Scrambles near SLC / I-80

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Jake907 · · Anchorage Alaska · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 5

Looking for recommendations. I have to drive from SLC to SW Wyoming in a couple weeks and I'll have half a day free and I'll be solo.  Is there any cool steep 4th class scrambles or just a trail run to a cool summit with good views?

Eric Chabot · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 45

Superior south ridge! 20-30 minute drive from the freeway up LCC. Great summit in the center of the wasatch, very little fall-you-die terrain. Maybe a few moves of 5.5, more if you stay on the ridge proper.

Mt Olympus west slabs is a fun one too, a little less driving but not as cool. Maybe a bit scarier, sustained 5.2. Shorter day if you don't go to the summit, longer than superior if you do.

Jake907 · · Anchorage Alaska · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 5
Eric Chabotwrote:

Superior south ridge! 

This looks like a winner!  Thanks Eric!

Jake907 · · Anchorage Alaska · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 5

Thanks again for the suggestion Eric.  Went up Superior today and it was perfect - sustained 4th class that kept your attention for something like 2500 vert.  My legs are tired!

Allen Sanderson · · On the road to perdition · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 1,100
Eric Chabotwrote:

Superior south ridge! 20-30 minute drive from the freeway up LCC. Great summit in the center of the wasatch, very little fall-you-die terrain. Maybe a few moves of 5.5, more if you stay on the ridge proper.

There are several fall-you-die sections and it has happened.

That said, remember to bring chalk so to do the sit start.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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