Cherry Peak Resort in Utah

Ha, only in Utah do they have such detailed "family" passes. Funny to watch ten people of various ages skiing around as a group in some places.

Harvey wrote

Back on topic ... how much annual snow does Cherry Peak get? Sorry I'm a dork, I couldn't figure it out from the chart.

Correct. Looking at the geography it does not seem like they will get a lot of natural but only local experience will tell. What I like is that big north facing bowl further up the canyon, the pitch looks almost perfect and the exposure is right to catch had hold a lot of snow.

Sno

You are right the amount of time you so end skiing not that interesting blues to get to the two decent terrain pods is my main issue.  Those blues are all cut exactly alike it's like a skiing version of groundhogs day the movie.

Did anyone see the piece from Powder where they are going to a Triple the vert at Nordic Valley?

That area up by Odgen is going to have 3 big resorts in the future.

Harvey wrote

... how much annual snow does Cherry Peak get? Sorry I'm a dork, I couldn't figure it out from the chart.

Harvey wrote

Harvey wrote

... how much annual snow does Cherry Peak get? Sorry I'm a dork, I couldn't figure it out from the chart.

Skimore didn't like my analogy. The point is, you can't tell. These charts are for Richmond which is in the valley, not on the ridge. Don't waist your time looking at them.

http://www.brwcouncil.org/html/CPSkiAssests/PSC_4820_Cherry_Creek_Final.pdf

It doesn't matter because this is not a destination resort, but I've seen deeper March skiing locally.

skimore wrote

http://www.brwcouncil.org/html/CPSkiAssests/PSC_4820_Cherry_Creek_Final.pdf

 
This report is almost comical. The use Richmond as one of the weather stations to try to predict snowfall at ski area, they then show the data that shows that there is only a very weak correlation (R<0.5) which means it is mostly noise, they then state that there is little correlation and then instead of throwing out the data they continue to try to use it which just adds noise to their conclusions.

This map shows the snow pack during a good snow year and after a nice 2 day 20" dump. As you can see, the ski area is right on the snow line and has significantly more snow than Richmond. You can go through the historical data and see that this is consistently the case. The Northern exposure should allow them to hold the snow pack much longer.



Again - I think the draw here will be access to the wilderness area. I do think they will be short on natural compared to Alta or Solitude but they will certainly have a lot of very good days.

And I don't think that's going to draw many people. We're talking about a family resort (closed on Sundays!) with a tubing park that's farther from the airport than lots of hills with more to offer in terms of natural resources and amenities. Not that there's anything wrong with that.  I'd love to see a TR from this place this year with some good snow and bc opps.

A spectacular ridge climb with incomparable views of Cache Valley and great skiing off Cougar Peak. A rugged but efficient route exists to Cherry Peak with a descent via High Creek. Good half-day tour ... From the guidebook "Backcountry Skiing Utah"

Yeah, but half day from where?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maid8aXWie4

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