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Talon

Lake Tahoe

The Most Prominent of The Lower Finger Chutes

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
536 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
156 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
26˚
Talon  Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 536 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 156 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is a very mellow and enjoyable chute that can be enjoyed by capable intermediate and novice advance 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

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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