558 m away
Soul Searcher
A huge cliff area that can be sent after massive Sierra storms but has a relative flat landing
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
99 Steps
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
A 'hike to powder' bowl to guarantee those fresh turns after a storm. An intermediately sloped bowl that funnels back into Hully Gully, Cold Shoulder and Larry's Lip on the Backside
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 576 m
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 115 m
- Low Point
- 2.9 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
If you are after a few powder turns the 'day after' the storm, follow the bootpack beyond the patrol shack above Chair 4. Follow the bootpack to the top ridge and then descend back down into the bowl above the backside runs. Aggressive skiers will only obtain 3-4 big fast turns. CAUTION - watch out for the cat track and/or traverse marks as you descend back into the main runs.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
735 m away
Handrail
Extremely narrow spine and rocky area just above the flats of Thunder Saddle
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 397 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 129 m
890 m away
Kodak
Cliff and chute zone at the bottom of the Lower Cirque
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 205 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 86 m
1.1 km away
Top of the Wall
Incredibly steep corniced slope great for steep turns and littered with small cliffs
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 312 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 151 m
1.1 km away
Lower Cirque
Wide open bowl with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 805 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 230 m
1.2 km away
Near Corner
An area with steep turns and ice fall cliffs that lead into a wide open sunny bowl above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 678 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 234 m
1.2 km away
Boundary Chutes
East facing chutes down to Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 509 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
1.3 km away
Fin Zone
Fun technical area that leads into some large cliffs above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 431 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
1.3 km away
Sushi Roll
An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 643 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 233 m
1.3 km away
Broadway
Very steep couloir with a narrow crux at the end before funneling down to Emigrant Lake
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 665 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 237 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing
7 of the Most Impressive Freeride Lines in Kirkwood
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
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