Fallen hiker’s body recovered along the Cottonwood Traverse

A party attempting the Cottonwood Traverse came across a fallen hiker on the east face of Dromedary Peak. Photo: Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON — A party attempting the Cottonwood Traverse came across a perished hiker on the east face of Dromedary Peak on Sunday, according to Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SLCOSAR).

The group was on a steep scree field 200 feet below the summit.

A Department of Public Safety helicopter with two SLCOSAR members was called in to help recover the body.

They were able to hike to the victim and get them to the helicopter and transfer them to Alta.

SLCOSAR wishes their condolences to the friends and family of the victim.