The Wasatch mountains of Utah have long been known for their skiing prowess. But why is this the case? Is the skiing and ski touring really that much better here than anywhere else? Or is one too many wannabes drinking too much of the Kool Aid? In reality, there is no single reason why the Wasatch backcountry skiing, and ski touring as a whole, are so good here, but a culmination of factors and all are intertwined: The Snow: First and foremost, Utah skiing as a whole is known