8.3 km away
Pipeline
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 667 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 357 m
Arcturus
Lake Tahoe
Extremely Challenging Backside Run
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 475 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 242 m
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 475 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 242 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Arcturus is one of the most challenging backside runs due to its extremely narrow bottleneck in the middle of the run. This section is only really skiable on the best snow years and requires a gnarly straightline through rock-fields to clear.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
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8.4 km away
Far Corner
The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 886 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 351 m
8.4 km away
Promo Chute
Adventurous classic narrow chute on the way to California Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 162 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
8.4 km away
California Chute
A classic western facing Y couloir from Peak 9795
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 168 m
8.4 km away
Headwall
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
8.6 km away
Sally Alley
An low consequence and lower angle zone that will give a good perspective of the surrounding area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 367 m
9.3 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
9.3 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
9.3 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
9.3 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
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing