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0.3

Miles

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Ski Line

9,203' 2,805 m

High

8,679' 2,646 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

523' 160 m

Down

30%

Avg Slope (17°)

32%

Max Slope (18°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

Start on top of "the cone" for the best run. You'll know it when you see it.

Note that this place gets skied out very quickly after and even during a storm. Your best chance at fresh pow here is to hit it on a weekday when most people have to work.

Description

Powder Park III is a great low angle slope that holds snow well. It is a perfect destination for a first time tour in the Wasatch. The whole Mill D North Fork area has relatively low avalanche danger and is a good environment to practice your pits and get some good turns in.

There are several ways to access this slope, the most direct being via Short Swing. From the top of Short Swing keep traversing the ridge and "the cone" will come into view. Descend into the saddle and then up to the top of the cone. There are always more than a few skin tracks that will bring you to the top, however. For the most part, you can pick any one that you see before the Y in the Mill D North Fork trail.

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Orphaned User with improvements by Spencer Parkin

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Photos

Here is some more crappy skiing by yours truly. This may give you an idea of the terrain in the Powder Park 3 area.
Mar 9, 2019 near Alta, UT
This was taken from the top of the cone looking north.  Runs drop from the peak seen on the ski-line into the Lake Desolation drainage, but they are steep and much more avalanche-prone than PP3.
Mar 9, 2019 near Alta, UT
Whoever this guy is, he can't ski worth crap. This is starting from the top of the cone.
Mar 9, 2019 near Alta, UT
Here's some more terrain in the PP3 area, and yes...more of my crappy skiing.
Mar 9, 2019 near Alta, UT
On wet snow days, getting to the top of the cone may be a bit of a challenge.
Mar 8, 2019 near Alta, UT

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Feb 12, 2022
Morgan Kelley
Dec 24, 2021
Lowell Smoger
Lots of tracks. Several lines to choose from. Kick turns not required on the up. 6.5mi — 3h 30m
Feb 23, 2020
Eric Swen
3h 00m
Feb 4, 2018
Miguel D
solo
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