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Big Cottonwood Canyon

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About Big Cottonwood Canyon:

Super hard quartzite,set in a v-shaped canyon with a perrenial stream in its bottom,yes there are some trout to be had as well!The climbs range from hardman to E-Z,most are single pitch with a few that are longer. Route development is still a possibility but are getting further from the road. Bring plenty of bits if that is your intent as the rock is as hard as a politicians head!
Nearest town or city: Salt Lake City
Directions: Get to S.L.C., and follow signs posted on all freeways to Brighton and Solitudes ski resorts, the climbs begin as soon as you enter the canyon!
Latitude, Longitude: 40.61930, -111.78900
Access Issues:
Camping: Pay
When to Climb:
Quantity of Climbs: Year
Books: The most recent guide to BC is Stuart and Bret Ruckmans' Rock Climbing/Utah's Wasatch Range -or-
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