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Ant's Ridge

Lake Tahoe

Short, and steep ridge run

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
1.6 km
Ascent
109 m
Descent
257 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
27˚
Ant's Ridge Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's extremely remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 1.6 km, 109 vertical metres of ascent and 257 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is the main ridge that you can ski off Ant's Hill. While it's very short, it stays in the alpine for the longest of any of the Ant Hill runs.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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