Ice Climbing Logistics
Lodging, Trailheads, and Directions
Accommodations
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Cottonwood3090 6200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
https://cottonwood.place.hyatt.com
(801) 890-1280
Residence Inn6425 3000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 453-0430
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham6990 Park Centre Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 567-0111
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley818 E Winchester St, Murray, UT 84107
(801) 685-9300
La Quinta Inn in Orem1100 W 780 N, Orem, UT 84057
(801) 235-9555
Sundance Mountain Resort8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Sundance, UT 84604
(801) 225-4107
Ice Climbing on Storm Mountain
Photo by Andrew Burr
Trailheads & Meeting Points - Driving Directions:
To Provo Canyon, Nunns Park (Google Map
), for Stairway to Heaven, Bridal Veil Falls, and other climbs:
- From Salt Lake City:
Provo and points west: Drive north or south on Interstate 15 to Exit 272, 800 North St. Follow this thoroughfare (also called Utah SR 52) east through Orem, and turn northeast (Left) on US 189 into Provo Canyon. Look for the signed Nunns Park exit as the limestone walls start growing on your right and park in the lot on the South side of US Highway 189.
- From Park City and other points east:
Drive West on US 189 through Provo Canyon until the walls start shrinking. Look for the signed Nunns Park exit, and turn south back under the highway to the large parking lot.
To the Great White Icicle: Meet at the UTA Park & Ride Lot (Google Map) at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Exit on 6200 South off of Interstate 215, and drive Southeast up a hill to join Wasatch Blvd. Continue South past the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, and up another hill and wrap east into Little Cottonwood Canyon. Just as the canyon walls start to rise, turn left at a junction marked by a flashing information sign, and park in a large lot with a bus stop.
Testimonials
Thank you for the great ice-climbing, and wonderful guiding by Andy Polloczek last week. My friend (Rico) and I had a lot of fun climbing, and we are really grateful of Mr. Polloczek's expertise. Even though Rico has ice-climbed in the past, he conveyed to me that he learned much more from Andy's instructions. It was my first time climbing on ice, and I think I am definitely addicted to this sport now. My other friends have expressed interest in ice-climbing as well (even a co-worker), and I will refer them to you and your company.
- James Cho
Mike was absolutely top-notch -- experienced, knowledgeable and personal. Great instruction and company for the day. A big thanks to Mike and UMA.
- David M. Llewellyn
I felt safe and well-instructed and enjoyed a full day of climbing... some of the best in my life!
- Carol Masheter
Utah Mountain Adventures
P.O. Box 521809
Salt Lake City, Utah 84152-1809
Phone: (801) 550 3986
Fax: (801) 486 8505
