A mountain range in
Utah running north to south, also known as the "
Wasatch Front". Most of the population of the state lives at the western feet of these mountains. The Wasatch includes such highlights as
Mount Timpanogos with its famous
cave, the
Sundance Resort,
Park City (Utah's party town), and several quality
ski resorts.
Many of the events of the 2002 Winter Olympics were held on these mountains.
Mount Nebo is the highest peak at 11,877 feet.