Little Cottonwood backcountry closure scheduled for avalanche equipment work
The October 19 closure near Snowbird is scheduled from midnight through 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Parts of the Little Cottonwood Canyon backcountry near Snowbird are scheduled to be closed Monday, Oct. 19, while UDOT installs remote avalanche-control equipment, KSL.com reported. The announced closure runs from midnight to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. [1]
The affected area includes Mount Superior's south ridge, the ridgeline toward Cardiff Peak and Pass, and East Hellgate. UDOT said its avalanche team would install stationary devices. [1]
The report describes a backcountry restriction. Travelers should check UDOT's current notices for road conditions and any changes to the closure schedule before heading into the canyon. [1] [2]
Sources
- KSL.com · Remote avalanche-control installation near Little Cottonwood resorts ksl.com
- UDOT · Avalanche safety and current alert channels connect.udot.utah.gov
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