Permanently Closed Legendary Face
Freeride Skiing Extreme
The Cirque is the face of Thimble Peak that looms over Kirkwood. The area is permanently closed to the general public and only opens occasionally for freeride competitions. Please do not try skiing this as doing so will most likely lead to you loosing your pass for good, if not death. This face is extremely steep with massive cliffs. Only the most extreme free riders will stand a chance. All that we mere mortals can do is admire it from a distance or ski Hell's Delight to get close to this beast of a face...
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Close to help in case of emergency.
242 m away
A 'hike to powder' bowl to guarantee those fresh turns after a storm. An intermediately sloped bowl that funnels back into Hully Gully, Cold Shoulder and Larry's Lip on the Backside
Moderate Freeride Skiing
503 m away
A huge cliff area that can be sent after massive Sierra storms but has a relative flat landing
Severe Freeride Skiing
638 m away
Extremely narrow spine and rocky area just above the flats of Thunder Saddle
Difficult Freeride Skiing
728 m away
Cliff and chute zone at the bottom of the Lower Cirque
Difficult Freeride Skiing
850 m away
Incredibly steep corniced slope great for steep turns and littered with small cliffs
Severe Freeride Skiing
882 m away
Wide open bowl with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.1 km away
Extremely narrow and steep chute that usually requires a straightline
Severe Freeride Skiing
1.2 km away
A narrow chute shaped like a heart surrounded by large volcanic walls that funnel into a large cliff.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
1.2 km away
A ‘U’ shaped wide chute just to the left of Heart Chute with incredible steep left wall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.2 km away
Steep exposed ridge with rocky features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
7 routes · Freeride Skiing
8 routes · Freeride Skiing