The Wasatch Mountains

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Gobblers Nob and Mt Raymond (2006-07-20) Gobblers Nob and Mount Raymond from the Grandeur Peak Trail.

Wasatch - Mount Raymond (2006-07-20) This picture from Grandeur shows the ridge between Mill Creek and Big Cottonwood. Mount Rayond is in the Center, Neff Creek flows from the Mount Raymond west (over the ridge). The picture also includes Thaynes Canyon, Porter Fork and Bowman Fork.

Albion Basin (2006-07-28) Looking toward Little Cottonwood Canyon from Albion Basin.

Stairs Gulch (2006-06-07) Stair Gultch is in the center of the image with storm mountain on the right.

Storm Mountain (2006-06-07) Storm Mountain from Big Cottonwood Canyon Road.

Brighton, Utah (2006-06-07) Brighton Utah in The Wasatch Mountains.

Twin Lakes Trail (2006-06-07) The Twin Lakes Trail just above Silver Lake.

Silver Lake (2006-06-07) This picture shows Silver Lake near Brighton. The road in the distance crossed Guardsman Pass to Park City.

Mount Wolverine Cirque (2006-06-07) The Mount Wolverine Cirque reflected in Twin Lake.

Kesslers Peak (2006-06-07) Kessler Peak and the South Fork road in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Fall Colors (2006-10-02) Fall colors on the Timpooneke Trail.

Mount Timpanogos (2006-10-02) Mount Timpanogos viewed from the Alpine Loop.

Fall Colors (2006-10-02) Fall Colors in the Wasatch Mountains.

Wasatch Mountains (2006-10-02) Mountains and yellow aspen seen from the Alpine Loop road.

Twin Peak (2007-01-31) The Intermountain Medical Center Campus framed by the Wasatch Mountains. One thing I love about Salt Lake City is that the valley provides so many beautiful views of the mountains.

Dromedary Peak (2007-05-14) This picture shows Dromedary and Sullivan Peak from the Lake Blanche Trail in the Wasatch Mountains.

Dromedory Peak (2007-05-14) Dromedory Peak reflected in Lake Lillian along the Lake Blanche Trail.

Dromedary Peak (2007-05-14) Dromedary Peak from the Lake Blanche Trail.

Mount Aire (2007-10-08) This line of Mountain Mahogany framed by a distant ridge of Mill Creek Canyon was the best picture of the lot. I am now using the high rez version as my screen saver.

Mount Wire (2008-03-06) This picture shows the pond in Sugarhouse Park with Mount Wire in the distance.

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The Wasatch Mountains

Located just East of a major metropolis major metropolis. The Wasatch Mountains are one of the used mountain ranges in the world.

The Wasatch mountains are beneficiaries of a light lake effect snow, making the valley a haven for skiers. The mountains also provide the water needed to make the valley a rich argricultural center...well at least it did until the valley filled up with houses.

Context: Mountains

Salt Lake City (484 pictures) The Wasatch Mountains define the east side of the Salt Lake Valley.
City Creek Canyon (35 pictures) City Creek Canyon drains directly into downtown Salt Lake.
Twin Peak-Wasatch Mountains (11 pictures) Twin Peaks sit between Little and Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Mount Timapnogos (25 pictures) Mount Timpanogas is officially part of the Unitah Moutains. It towers over American Fork in Utah Valley.
Wasatch Boulevard (80 pictures) Wasatch Boulevard traverses the benches at the base of the Wastach Mountains.
Lone Peak (11 pictures) Lone Peak is the southern most peak in the Salt Lake. It is a massive mountain with a numerous steep side caynons. Look carefully from the valley, you can see the famed Lone Peak Circ. It is a beautiful, but long hike.
Mount Olympus (169 pictures) Mount Olympus is the most prominent peak viewed from downtown. The broad north face of the mountain appears as a solid cliff. From the central valley you see it is a steep slope.
Wasatch Mountain State Park (14 pictures) Wasatch Mountain State Park is on the East Side of the Wasatch Mountains near Midway.
2002 SLC Games (64 pictures) The Wasatch Mountains will be one of the main attractions during the 2002 Winter Games, and will feature prominently in all the alpine events.
Park City, Utah (165 pictures) Park City is a resort town on the East side of the Wasatch Mountains.
Mill Creek Canyon (196 pictures) Mill Creek Canyon provides recreational access to the Wastach. You can access Mill Creek Canyon Road from Wasatch Boulevard at about 3700 South.