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Pencil Chute

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

A narrow chute that usually is a straightline

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
150 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
69 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
44˚
Pencil Chute Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 150 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 69 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.

Description

An extremely narrow chute just to the right of Dick's Drop that must be straightlined on normal snowpack years. CAUTION - the area below can be littered with moguls and variable snow

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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 November and April

Features

  • Cliffs

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