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Carrie's Run

Lake Tahoe

Fantastic alpine run

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
699 m
Ascent
4 m
Descent
187 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
36˚
Carrie's Run Map

Carrie's Run is a fantastic high alpine run that also serves at the bootpack to get to the top of Lochan's Cirque. The run is quite steep and maintains this pitch all the way to the bottom. The fall-line is quite straightforward with all the cliffs being easily spottable. This is a great alternative if you're spooked out with all the massive cliffs on the Cirque's main face. In addition, because of its Northern aspect, it holds snow quite well in comparison to the other Backside runs.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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