150 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
Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe
Steep chute alternative to Nose
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 234 m
- Descent
- 557 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 1.3 km, 234 vertical metres of ascent and 557 vertical metres of descent.
Description
These chutes (from lookers right to left: Upper Nose Chute, Door 1, Door 2, Door 3, & Door 4) are awesome steep alternatives to Nose.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Trees
- Cliffs
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Chute 75 Alternate
A nice option for Chute 75
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
842 m 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
1.4 km away
Hourglass
A fun bowl/chute combo off Cornice II area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 362 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
1.5 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
Boundary Bowl
A short, steep north facing pitch
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 341 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 101 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
2.4 km away
Billy's
A Steep chute/slope area on lower Silverado
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 219 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 104 m
2.5 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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