1 km away
Vista
Fairly steep run with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout in all directions
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 604 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
Red Cliffs
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
The upper section has a few small chutes and cliffs that lead into an open field and then into some trees but usually holds variable snow.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 204 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
Accessed by hiking uphill from Whiskey Slide off Chair 2. You will encounter a decent pitch above the Red Cliffs Lodge and Parking lots. This area gets a lot of afternoon sun so the snow can be variable. The upper section has a few small chutes and cliffs that lead into an open field and then into some trees.
Description
The route is accessed from Chair 2 and then by branching off the groomers and poling/sidestepping to the top of your line. The snow is not often good but if it is, your efforts will be well rewarded with a fun run.
This route would be tough to reach on a snowboard given the nature of the approach!
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
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- Ascent
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- Distance
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- Ascent
- 0 m
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- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
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- Distance
- 288 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 312 m
- Ascent
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- Descent
- 151 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing
7 of the Most Impressive Freeride Lines in Kirkwood
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
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