159 m away
Cornice
A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 650 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
Bloody Mary
Lake Tahoe
Northstar California
A popular locals spot on Sawtooth Ridge
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 472 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 121 m
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
This zone of Northstar is named after the many variations of Bloody Mary’s that Northstar California serves up at its three mountain lodges. This zone is large and easy to access. It is located about half way up the ridge hike and you will see a large area to drop in that is lightly wooded. This zone is so enjoyable since it is not extremely steep but at a great pitch for fast speeds and hard powder turns after a big snow. The draw of this zone if the wide open tree skiing and steep pitch for powder turns.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
490 m away
The Drops
Drop after drop after drop
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 90 m
493 m away
Sawtooth Ridge
The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
- 266 m
2.4 km away
White Rabbit
Great views of Lake Tahoe and large boulders to drop off of.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 371 m
2.4 km away
The Boulders
A perfect spot for powder photoshoots
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 363 m
2.4 km away
Cookie Drop
Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 364 m
2.4 km away
The View
Great Views of Lake Tahoe Basin on the Mountain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 367 m
9.4 km away
The Fingers at Tahoe
One of the "Squallywood" zones
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 421 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 214 m
9.8 km away
Chute 75 Alternate
A nice option for Chute 75
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
9.9 km away
Fatal Attraction
A challenging variation off Trail 90 on Silverado
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 265 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 65 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Stuff of Legends: Palisades Tahoe's Most Iconic Lines
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