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Magnetic North

Lake Tahoe

Alternate entrance into Magnetic Field

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
204 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
83 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
27˚
Magnetic North Map

Magnetic North is a cool way to enter this area even if you don't want to hike all the way up to Sub-peak (you simply have to traverse around it). This is more of an alternate entrance into Magnetic Field but is a pretty cool run in and of itself. You can also take this lower entrance and still access the formidable Compass Chutes, the lower half of True North and even Latitude if you traverse properly.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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