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Nail-Biter

Lake Tahoe

A very fun Lower Finger

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
568 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
157 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
35˚
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This gully is one of the Lower Fingers. It's definitely tougher than Talon but is a nice step up from that run. Talon is a good bit narrower while this is steeper. It's not as narrow as Claws, Pointer Finger, or Broken Finger which makes it a nice chute to try before those ones as it is around the same pitch

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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 December and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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