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Glove Rock zone

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

Great powder hike-to run above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
471 m
Ascent
15 m
Descent
173 m
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
36˚
Glove Rock zone Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 471 m, 15 vertical metres of ascent and 173 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 4.

Description

Great powder 'hike-to run' above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features situated right below Glove Rock

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between November and April

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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