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Alta Collins Uphill
Backcountry Skiing Route
Details
1.43 mi
1,863 ft
Early or late season uphill access at Alta, taking Collins Gulch toward Mount Baldy.
Alta does not allow inbounds uphill travel during the operating season, but access is normally allowed in early and late season. During those times the resort is not patrolled, however, and should be treated as backcountry terrain.
When the resort isn't open, Alta makes a local favorite destination for ski touring. Here at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon, early-season storms can be frequent and deep, sometimes filling in steep lines that are normally off-limits during the winter. Then in the spring after the resort has closed, sheltered aspects can hold snow for a while, even long enough to find some summer turns.
Be sure to check Alta's [uphill travel]( page for current status before you go. Even when uphill travel is open, certain areas may remain closed. The route mapped here is one possibility for skinning up to Germania Pass on Mount Baldy. From there you could ski back down Collins Gulch, cross over into Albion Basin, or even continue toward the top of Baldy and the chutes. Written by Jesse Weber
Alta does not allow inbounds uphill travel during the operating season, but access is normally allowed in early and late season. During those times the resort is not patrolled, however, and should be treated as backcountry terrain.
When the resort isn't open, Alta makes a local favorite destination for ski touring. Here at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon, early-season storms can be frequent and deep, sometimes filling in steep lines that are normally off-limits during the winter. Then in the spring after the resort has closed, sheltered aspects can hold snow for a while, even long enough to find some summer turns.
Be sure to check Alta's [uphill travel]( page for current status before you go. Even when uphill travel is open, certain areas may remain closed. The route mapped here is one possibility for skinning up to Germania Pass on Mount Baldy. From there you could ski back down Collins Gulch, cross over into Albion Basin, or even continue toward the top of Baldy and the chutes. Written by Jesse Weber
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin up to Collins Mid-Station | 0.56 mi | 745 ft | 24.8% |
| Collins Avoiding guns | 1.42 mi | 1,781 ft | 23.8% |
| Collins - Last 500 ft | 0.39 mi | 531 ft | 25.5% |