Getting a jump on the day.
Dawn breaking on the Guardsman Overlook snowshoe.
Looking east toward Guardsman Pass with Peak 10420 above.
Left to right: Peak 10420 (10,420 ft), Clayton Peak (10,721 ft), Mount Wolverine (10,795 ft), and the Honeycomb Cliffs (10,479 ft).
Dawn breaking on the Guardsman Overlook snowshoe.
Views of Brighton and Solitude Ski Resorts
Snowshoeing to Guardsman Overlook.
Beautiful views en route to Guardsman Pass.
Looking west and down valley to Mount Raymond (10,241 ft) on the left and Gobbler's Knob (10,240 ft) to its right.
Beautiful views en route to Guardsman Pass.
Sunrise is the best time to do this hike.
Beautiful views en route to Guardsman Pass.
The route follows a closed road.
Beautiful views en route to Guardsman Pass.
Enjoying the crisp winter morning. The route may be packed enough for microspikes to suffice.
More views from the snowshoe to Guardsman Overlook.
More views from the snowshoe to Guardsman Overlook.
More views from the snowshoe to Guardsman Overlook.
More views from the snowshoe to Guardsman Overlook.
Mount Wolverine and its beautiful cirque. Brighton Ski Resort sits beneath it, Alta Ski Resort is located on the opposite side behind it in Little Cottonwood Canyon
More views from the snowshoe to Guardsman Overlook.
Breathtaking views along this route.
Snowshoeing up to the Guardsman Overlook.
Coming up to the pass.
Looking toward the trails for Bloods Lake, Peak 10420 and Clayton Peak.
The wind at the top of the pass can be quite strong.
Fantastic views on a clear morning at Guardsman Pass.
Looking down into Midway and Heber City. Park City is located off to the left.
Cutting through the trees on the way back.
Microspikes suffice when the trail has been packed.
This is where you start the hike, but be sure to park behind the No Parking sign.