How to Skin Argenta
… in 3,246 not so easy steps. I think I enjoy skinning up Argenta almost as much as skiing down as it’s a fun challenge and a very efficient way to gain vertical. With the track shown below, I start out with no climbing pegs, immediately go to high peg, stay that way for a long time, go down to mid peg in the middle, then high again all the way to the top. There is not a lot of wandering around, and except for the section going through the NE headwall trees, it is fairly sheltered from avalanches. That said, it does have a catastrophic 50+ year full track history to it.
A link to the 2mb pdf file of the above schematic.
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Category: 05 Uphill, Wasatch Mountains
OK but PIANO and Contour!!!!! When I let them get there first, I have noticed the single lappers break a ridiculously steep trail and have no idea what a contour is. I also get out of the tubes a bit more, better views. And who is the hermit living in the shack down low?
Hi Chris – I accidentally skied down on top of that shack the other day and was wondering the same thing. It looks like it is a work in process.
Where is this in relation to Mt. Kessler?
Argenta is the major avalanche slide path on the NWish face of Kessler.
Great map with perfect description!! Was looking for a quick tour to do yesterday before hopping on a plane back home after visiting a friend in SLC. Temps got a bit on the warm side but the snow managed to stay relatively good despite being a bit sun kissed from the day before. Amazing views from the top in all directions. Would love to rebate this line after a refresher storm. You guys got it good out in the Wasatch, Thanks Andrew!
Hi Mark – glad to hear it. I’ll work on a few other maps as time allows.