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Corniced Chute #3

Lake Tahoe

One of the toughest lines in the legendary Cornice Bowl

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
2 m
Descent
275 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
42˚
Corniced Chute #3 Map

This run is part of the famed Cornice Bowl area and is one of the legendary cornice chutes. It takes a good bit of hiking to get all the way up and over here, but the snow is extremely good and the cornice drop is incredibly satisfying! This is actually one of the toughest Corniced Chutes however as it leads into an incredibly tight pencil chute area that either requires a brief mandatory air moment or an incredibly tight straight-line. Experts only!

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

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

  • Skins

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