268 m away
Handrail
Extremely narrow spine and rocky area just above the flats of Thunder Saddle
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 397 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 129 m
Kodak
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Cliff and chute zone at the bottom of the Lower Cirque
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 205 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 86 m
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
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 November and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 205 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 86 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
The cliff zone at the bottom of Lower Cirque. There are some chutes on the skier's left side that don’t require an air. CAUTION – As the trees get tight, the cliffs quickly approach. Ski this area slowly for safety.
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
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
315 m away
Lower Cirque
Wide open bowl with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 805 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 230 m
433 m away
Soul Searcher
A huge cliff area that can be sent after massive Sierra storms but has a relative flat landing
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
609 m away
Top of the Wall
Incredibly steep corniced slope great for steep turns and littered with small cliffs
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 312 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 151 m
636 m away
Pencil Chute
A narrow chute that usually is a straightline
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 150 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 69 m
661 m away
Waterfall Ridge
Steep exposed ridge with rocky features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 151 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 75 m
701 m away
Sunny Face
Steep sunny zone with some fun obstacles
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 108 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 45 m
890 m away
99 Steps
A 'hike to powder' bowl to guarantee those fresh turns after a storm. An intermediately sloped bowl that funnels back into Hully Gully, Cold Shoulder and Larry's Lip on the Backside
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 576 m
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 115 m
919 m away
Once is Enough
Extremely narrow and steep chute that usually requires a straightline
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 115 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 70 m
941 m away
Vista
Fairly steep run with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout in all directions
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 604 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing
7 of the Most Impressive Freeride Lines in Kirkwood
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
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