41 m away
Upper Chamonix
An extremely steep chute that generally has a cornice with a runout into Chamoix
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 101 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 85 m
Ski School Chute
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Classic early season overhanging chute that funnels into Jim's Run
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 223 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
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 November and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 223 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 130 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
Classic early season overhanging chute that funnels into Jim's Run. The entrance can have a cornice and be extremely steep. It will flatten in the chute but can be narrow in the early season and generally is better to fly out of the chute with speed.
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
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
58 m away
Patrolmans
Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 48 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 39 m
100 m away
Oops and Poops
Hidden gem of a run that has steeps, cliffs, glades and great north facing snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 438 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 209 m
414 m away
Glove Rock zone
Great powder hike-to run above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 173 m
422 m away
The Fingers
Series of chutes located in Wagon Wheel Bowl off of Chair 6
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 210 m
520 m away
Thunderbowl Rights
Steep bowl that is out of bounds from Glove Rock to the skier's left of Palisades Ridge
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 454 m
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 177 m
734 m away
Main Line
The most conservative line in the zone that avoids rocks and cliffs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 707 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 226 m
891 m away
Icefall Chute
Steep exposed line that has an icefall cliff that leads into a chute
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 188 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 128 m
894 m away
V-tree
Incredibly steep and exposed line that results in a decent amount of adrenaline
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 219 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 140 m
1.1 km away
Upper Sisters Chute
A ‘U’ shaped wide chute just to the left of Heart Chute with incredible steep left wall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 133 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 78 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing