Little Cottonwood backcountry closure scheduled for avalanche equipment work

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]}