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Elephant Meadows

Lake Tahoe

Great beginner trail below the Elephant's Back summit

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
1.4 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
194 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
15˚
Elephant Meadows Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 1.4 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 194 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is one of the signature beginner trails in this area. It offers a nice gentle pitch, a long length, and varied terrain.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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 December and March

Features

  • Trees

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