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Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
48 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
39 m
Low Point
2.8 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
39˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 48 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 39 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 7.

Description

Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix. Only accessible on VERY deep snow years and usually has a cliff in the center with a runout into a usually mogul field of Chamoix.

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Cliffs

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