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Baby Butte

Lake Tahoe

Easiest run in this area

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
1.8 km
Ascent
112 m
Descent
129 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
19˚
Baby Butte Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 1.8 km, 112 vertical metres of ascent and 129 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Very very friendly backcountry run that's super easy!

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

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