3 m away
V-tree
Incredibly steep and exposed line that results in a decent amount of adrenaline
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 219 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 140 m
Icefall Chute
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Steep exposed line that has an icefall cliff that leads into a chute
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 188 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 128 m
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 59˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very 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 2.9 km, the route covers 188 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 128 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 6. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Steep exposed line that has an icefall cliff that leads into a chute from the summit of Thunder Mountain. The icefall may disappear on massive snowpack years. The north facing chute holds generally high quality snow.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
162 m away
Main Line
The most conservative line in the zone that avoids rocks and cliffs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 707 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 226 m
514 m away
Glove Rock zone
Great powder hike-to run above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 173 m
891 m away
Ski School Chute
Classic early season overhanging chute that funnels into Jim's Run
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 223 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
933 m away
Upper Chamonix
An extremely steep chute that generally has a cornice with a runout into Chamoix
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 101 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 85 m
949 m away
Patrolmans
Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 48 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 39 m
990 m away
Oops and Poops
Hidden gem of a run that has steeps, cliffs, glades and great north facing snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 438 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 209 m
1.2 km away
The Fingers
Series of chutes located in Wagon Wheel Bowl off of Chair 6
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 210 m
1.7 km away
Upper Sisters Chute
A ‘U’ shaped wide chute just to the left of Heart Chute with incredible steep left wall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 133 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 78 m
1.7 km away
Heart Chute
A narrow chute shaped like a heart surrounded by large volcanic walls that funnel into a large cliff.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 135 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 77 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing