The Main Baldy Chute, dropping down from the top of Alta’s Mt. Baldy, is “one of the most prominent and classic chutes in the Wasatch“. Easily visible from Alta and requiring only a 30-45 minute hike when the lifts are spinning, it’s a popular and manageable chute for those who are less experienced with hiking and touring.There are a ton of great trip reports online, including this one from Adventures in Utah which has some really great pictures. I like this picture in particular. This site also offers several trip reports and some nice pictures that give you a good feel for the chute.In terms of difficulty, The Chuting Gallery puts it at 38-40°, which is pretty manageable for a confident advanced skier. It weighs in at a D8 on the D Scale — lower than the D10 given to the headwall at Tuckerman Ravine. This shot from Adventures in Utah is the best I’ve found for giving you an idea of what you’d be getting yourself into.All in all it looks really awesome, and I can’t wait to give it a shot.Bonus link: These guys attached a video camera to a radio-controlled helicopter last weekend and took a video of the Main Baldy Chute.Photo from robbaker on Flickr.
Skiing the Main Baldy Chute at Alta
Posted by Rachel on Thursday October 25, 2007
