46 m away
Fire Break
A big, wide swatch of sidecountry that's high-risk, high-reward
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 744 m
Firebreak - Olympic Gate - 1st Solo
Lake Tahoe
Heavenly
1st Solo Run from Olympic Gate
Also in Nevada, United States of America
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 975 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
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 March. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 5.2 km, 11 vertical metres of ascent and 975 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This was my 1st Solo Run from Olympic Gate. The Go Pro kept failing causing the rout to be a bit chopping.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
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Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 474 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 127 m
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A massive, rocky zone off the backside of the resort
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 647 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 285 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing