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Round Top Bowl

Lake Tahoe

Famed Steep Backcountry Bowl with some very narrow sections

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
10 km
Ascent
2.1 km
Descent
2.6 km
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
39˚
Round Top Bowl Map

Round Top Bowl is the run that leads riders from Round Top Peak straight to the base of Deadwood Peak. It's also one of the most popular ways to get to Deadwood Peak, but riding it calls for a very good rider. The main path of the bowl starts out very wide but quickly funnels into a perilously tight chute that will require you to straight-line it. Other entrances/lines are less rocky and narrow but take some traversing to get to. Overall a great run for those with the skills to enjoy it. Experts only...

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

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