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Beaver Bowl

Lake Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe

Wide open powder bowl that is the second easiest gate into Silverado.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
126 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
76 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
36˚
Beaver Bowl Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 126 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 76 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is an easier variation to the Bailey's Cirque listed on the map. Technically it is part of Bailey's but the different gates distinguish the run ahead. This is the second easiest gate behind Trail 90. The Beaver Bowl gate may be the most popular gate but that is debatable

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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