2.1 km away
Sawtooth Ridge
The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
- 266 m
Rendezvous Lift Line
Lake Tahoe
Northstar California
One of the more challenging runs off Rendezvous
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 618 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 157 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 618 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 157 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This is the run that goes directly under Rendezvous chair and is quite narrow and awkward to ski due to it having a double fall-line
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
2.3 km away
Bloody Mary
A popular locals spot on Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 472 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 121 m
2.5 km away
Cornice
A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 650 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
2.5 km away
The Drops
Drop after drop after drop
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 90 m
2.6 km away
White Rabbit
Great views of Lake Tahoe and large boulders to drop off of.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 371 m
2.6 km away
The Boulders
A perfect spot for powder photoshoots
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 363 m
2.6 km away
The View
Great Views of Lake Tahoe Basin on the Mountain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 367 m
2.6 km away
Cookie Drop
Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 364 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing