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Big Boy

Lake Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe

An even more challenging alternative to Sylvester's Slot

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
440 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
270 m
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
45˚
Big Boy Map

Description

Once you finish Sylvester's slot, you can either continue further down the run or ski this much more difficult alternative that has huge mandatory air.

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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