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Drifter Wall

Lake Tahoe

Wide open bowl right next to Drifter

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
1.9 km
Ascent
9 m
Descent
176 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
15˚
Drifter Wall Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 1.9 km, 9 vertical metres of ascent and 176 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Extremely wide and relatively flat bowl next to drifter!

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins