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Pine Cones

Lake Tahoe

Gentle Bowl adjacent to Nose Chute

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
2.3 km
Ascent
4 m
Descent
329 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
31˚
Pine Cones Map

Pine Cones is an awesome seldom skied bowl run in the Round-Top Area. It takes a bit of an uphill walk from Serpent's Bowl (you might be able to make it if you keep your speed). The very top of the bowl is lightly gladed as is the middle section of the bowl. The bowl itself is steep at the top but mellows out quickly and is very suitable for advanced skiers.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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