was originally Kesler, after an early timber developer and area explorer. The second 'S' crept in as an USGS typo :) and then Scott just followed I guess
One image is misassigned - the one by the paragraph describing Wolverine. Also it might be a good idea to caption the images ... OTOH they are right next to the summit paragraphs already.
There is a lot of old mining history in this parts, maybe I'll write something up ... eventually.
Also the far-western part of the ridge, the one with Turtle Buttress, may be added at some point.
Thanks. I fixed the image for Wolverine. I don't know much about Turtle Buttress. I'm assuming your talking about the one that is popular with rock climbers.
Thanks Matthew! This was one of my first area/range pages. I wasn’t sure how detailed it should be. I just wanted to show how nice the mountains are in this area.
First of all there is very little boulder hoping to do the ridge, rather normally solid quartzite scrambling. You also noted winter closure of trailheads, but all of the main trailheads are open year round.
Thanks. When I think of solid quartzite, I imagine rock walls such as what is at Storm Mountain Island instead of boulders. There are rocks and boulders on the ridge. Perhaps I should have said boulder scrambling instead. Yes, I agree, the rock is fairly solid when compared to other areas I have hiked in like the Cascades.
As far as winter closures, the main trailheads are open all year but the canyons can be closed at anytime for reasons such as avalanches. I was there a few weeks ago and they had closed both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons due to crowd control at the resorts. It doesn’t happen too often though.
You guys have been way too quiet up there in northern Utah.
Melinda, I know the canyons can close, but is a successful traverse of Cottonwood Ridge entirely based on the WEATHER ???
What's wrong with doing it in Summer? Seems like it'd be safer,
and the weather would be more stable and cooperative for the
intrepid scrambler trying to get across the ridge.
Weather is what predicts a lot of successful ascents. If the weather is good, it mostly depends on your comfort level on an exposed narrow ridgeline. The Cottonwood Ridge Traverse, from Broads Fork to Mount Superior, is usually done after the snow melts. This is because the amount of time it takes. It takes a full day for most people.
The Triple Traverse Peaks, which include Broads Fork Twin Peaks, Sunrise Peak, and Dromedary Peak, are commonly done in winter from Tanners Gulch. Superior and Monte Cristo are popular in winter. The unnamed peaks in between are climbed much less. There is a lot of rock scrambling on the route and that is probably why some people prefer snow.
Dmitry Pruss - Feb 22, 2006 4:34 am - Voted 10/10
Kesslerwas originally Kesler, after an early timber developer and area explorer. The second 'S' crept in as an USGS typo :) and then Scott just followed I guess
Dmitry Pruss - Feb 23, 2006 8:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Great job overall !One image is misassigned - the one by the paragraph describing Wolverine. Also it might be a good idea to caption the images ... OTOH they are right next to the summit paragraphs already.
There is a lot of old mining history in this parts, maybe I'll write something up ... eventually.
Also the far-western part of the ridge, the one with Turtle Buttress, may be added at some point.
mountaingazelle - Feb 23, 2006 9:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great job overall !Thanks. I fixed the image for Wolverine. I don't know much about Turtle Buttress. I'm assuming your talking about the one that is popular with rock climbers.
Augie Medina - Nov 9, 2006 10:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Outstanding PageIt looks like an excellent orientation for someone not familiar with the area.
mountaingazelle - Nov 13, 2006 1:43 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Outstanding PageThank you, this is a great mountain range. I tried to make the page useful for people who have never climbed in this area before.
Corax - Apr 14, 2009 10:18 am - Voted 10/10
Great pageI tried to make the page useful for people who have never climbed in this area before.
So much info and very good photos = top of the line page!
mountaingazelle - Apr 14, 2009 3:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great pageThanks for the nice comment! The mountains located on this ridge are photogenic and rugged. The views are always good too.
Matthew Van Horn - Sep 28, 2009 12:37 pm - Voted 10/10
ExcellentYou set a high standard for pages, this one is no exception.
mountaingazelle - Sep 28, 2009 9:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ExcellentThanks Matthew! This was one of my first area/range pages. I wasn’t sure how detailed it should be. I just wanted to show how nice the mountains are in this area.
byates - Mar 15, 2011 11:12 pm - Hasn't voted
A few errors.First of all there is very little boulder hoping to do the ridge, rather normally solid quartzite scrambling. You also noted winter closure of trailheads, but all of the main trailheads are open year round.
mountaingazelle - Mar 16, 2011 12:42 am - Hasn't voted
Re: A few errors.Thanks. When I think of solid quartzite, I imagine rock walls such as what is at Storm Mountain Island instead of boulders. There are rocks and boulders on the ridge. Perhaps I should have said boulder scrambling instead. Yes, I agree, the rock is fairly solid when compared to other areas I have hiked in like the Cascades.
As far as winter closures, the main trailheads are open all year but the canyons can be closed at anytime for reasons such as avalanches. I was there a few weeks ago and they had closed both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons due to crowd control at the resorts. It doesn’t happen too often though.
lcarreau - Sep 7, 2011 1:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: A few errors.You guys have been way too quiet up there in northern Utah.
Melinda, I know the canyons can close, but is a successful traverse of Cottonwood Ridge entirely based on the WEATHER ???
What's wrong with doing it in Summer? Seems like it'd be safer,
and the weather would be more stable and cooperative for the
intrepid scrambler trying to get across the ridge.
What is it about SNOW that attracts people ?
mountaingazelle - Sep 7, 2011 3:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A few errors.Weather is what predicts a lot of successful ascents. If the weather is good, it mostly depends on your comfort level on an exposed narrow ridgeline. The Cottonwood Ridge Traverse, from Broads Fork to Mount Superior, is usually done after the snow melts. This is because the amount of time it takes. It takes a full day for most people.
The Triple Traverse Peaks, which include Broads Fork Twin Peaks, Sunrise Peak, and Dromedary Peak, are commonly done in winter from Tanners Gulch. Superior and Monte Cristo are popular in winter. The unnamed peaks in between are climbed much less. There is a lot of rock scrambling on the route and that is probably why some people prefer snow.