Wolverine Cirque
Wolverine Cirque is a treacherous backcountry
ski location, situated near the Alta Ski Area in
Utah. With a history of fatal
avalanches, Wolverine Cirque has been the site of two famous deaths.
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Utah
- Nearest city: Salt Lake City
- Location: Wasatch Mountains1
- Slide path: 200-300
West Side Information
- Also called: Roman's Couloir, The King Chute
- Rating: S5
- Pitch: 45-50 degrees
- Elevation: 10,7952
- Vertical: 500'
Famous Death Location
- Billy Poole: January 22, 2008
- Roman Latta: April 19, 1993
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