83 m away
The Fingers at Tahoe
One of the "Squallywood" zones
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 421 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 214 m
Nose Chutes: Door 5
Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe
Last of the Nose Chutes before the Finger's Snowfield
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 159 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 88 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 159 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 88 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This is a hard chute to find the first time because you are getting close to The Fingers. The chute itself is fun with a choke before it opens up.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Couloir
Similar routes nearby
552 m away
Chute 75 Alternate
A nice option for Chute 75
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
1 km away
Enchanted Forest
Great wind protected semi - steep skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 396 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 166 m
1.4 km away
The Far Side
Way out there!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 543 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
1.6 km away
Hourglass
A fun bowl/chute combo off Cornice II area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 362 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
1.7 km away
Classic Chute
"The" Classic Chute at Palisades Tahoe
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 355 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 148 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
2.3 km away
Boundary Bowl
A short, steep north facing pitch
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 341 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 101 m
2.4 km away
Billy's
A Steep chute/slope area on lower Silverado
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 219 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 104 m
2.4 km away
Fatal Attraction
A challenging variation off Trail 90 on Silverado
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 265 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 65 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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