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Pacific Crest Traverse

Lake Tahoe

Traverse that allows you to skip the additional hike below the Headwall

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
2.9 km
Ascent
6 m
Descent
364 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
34˚
Pacific Crest Traverse Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 2.9 km, 6 vertical metres of ascent and 364 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3.

Description

This is a traverse you can take in order to skip out the hike required if you ski Circus Plunge, Elephants Headwall, or Headwall Alternatives. Commit as soon as possible to this traverse otherwise it's very easy to miss!

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

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Walk Required

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