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Lakeside Face

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

Overlooked Bowl Area

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
3.4 km
Ascent
179 m
Descent
415 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
24˚
Lakeside Face Map

This is a very overlooked bowl that is not traveled very frequently due to its hidden nature and the mild uphill cat-walking required to get here. It's worth every step however as this bowl can hold very good snow and offers amazing views of Caples lake. On a day when back country conditions aren't too favorable, this is definitely one area to try!

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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