930 m away
Classic Chute
"The" Classic Chute at Palisades Tahoe
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 355 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 148 m
Kitchen Wall
Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe
A steep run off the back of the palisades
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 458 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 226 m
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 458 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 226 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4.
Description
This run is just palisades but you go towards sun bowl.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Walk Required
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1 km away
Hourglass
A fun bowl/chute combo off Cornice II area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 362 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
1.3 km away
Emigrant Bowl
A wide open slope on Emigrant Ridge
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 200 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 67 m
1.7 km away
Enchanted Forest
Great wind protected semi - steep skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 396 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 166 m
1.7 km away
Boundary Bowl
A short, steep north facing pitch
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 341 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 101 m
1.7 km away
The Far Side
Way out there!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 543 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
2.2 km away
Chute 75 Alternate
A nice option for Chute 75
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
2.2 km away
Juniper Hollow
A powder day nook.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 476 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 78 m
2.2 km away
Smoothie
A spring classic
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 348 m
2.3 km away
Jake's
A steep variation off Trail 90 on Silverado
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 424 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Stuff of Legends: Palisades Tahoe's Most Iconic Lines
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