159 m away
Bloody Mary
A popular locals spot on Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 472 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 121 m
Cornice
Lake Tahoe
Northstar California
A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 650 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is one of the few areas where proper cornices will develop at any area of Northstar. As you make the hike up and get to the top of the Sawtooth Ridge area you will be atop an area that is very wind exposed which allows for a large cornice to form and create potential snowdrops into the North facing zone. Ski Patrol will always assess the safety of the cornice but it always wise to poke at the ridge to make sure it's safe and always be aware of unsettled snow conditions.
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
361 m away
The Drops
Drop after drop after drop
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 90 m
647 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
2.3 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
2.3 km away
The Boulders
A perfect spot for powder photoshoots
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 363 m
2.3 km away
Cookie Drop
Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 364 m
2.3 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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