Donner Peak Northwest Gully
Lake Tahoe
Moderate gully with many short technical options
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 298 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 1.2 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 298 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The main gut of the gully is relatively mellow - be mindful of wind-loaded ridges on the skiers left side of the gully. Short but steep pitch at the bottom leading to the old train tunnels. Numerous short options for steep skiing into the gully from the southwest side.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.