Location: Wasatch Range (South)
Summited: May 26th, 2020
Elevation: 11,068 Feet
Elevation Gain: 11,000 Feet
Technical Difficulty: Class
Notes: Denali and I made our own path through thick Bush wack, up very steep snow inclines with crampons, then I slid on my butt most of the way down, got out of control and hit a rock on my right butt cheek and bruised it badly, the 4x4 trail was rough on my truck getting to the trailhead which is not marked.
Provo Peak sits in the shadows of the two giants of Utah County, Mount Nebo and Timpanogos, but at 11,068 feet is still one of the highest peaks in the Wasatch. There are no well-maintained trails to the summit, but has several routes that are steep, but not particularly difficult, while there are more challenging route available. Although the peak is climbed fairly frequently, when in comparison to other mountains in the area, the peak sees relatively few ascents, especially given it's proximity to the Provo/Orem area. Perhaps the lack of an official trail and the rough access on the road are the main reasons for its lack of popularity among hikers and climbers.
