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Dicks Drop

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

An extremely sttep run that leads into a sketchy strait line. DO NOT DO IT ON ICE DAYS.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
131 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
66 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
34˚
Dicks Drop Map

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 January and February. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 131 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 66 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 4.

Description

On a powder day, this run is simply AMAZING

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 January and February

Features

  • Cliffs

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