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Dan Cliffs

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

An extremely technical area with multiple lines and airs off a big rock

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
340 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
96 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
30˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 340 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 96 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.

Description

An extremely technical area with multiple lines and airs off a big rock.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between November and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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