356 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
The Fingers
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Series of chutes located in Wagon Wheel Bowl off of Chair 6
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 210 m
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 490 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 210 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
Series of chutes located in Wagon Wheel Bowl that gives the skier many options for staightlines, tight turns or chute that have mandatory air.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
379 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
395 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
422 m away
Ski School Chute
Classic early season overhanging chute that funnels into Jim's Run
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 223 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
740 m 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
750 m away
Heart Chute
A narrow chute shaped like a heart surrounded by large volcanic walls that funnel into a large cliff.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 135 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 77 m
780 m away
Waterfall Ridge
Steep exposed ridge with rocky features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 151 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 75 m
785 m away
Sunny Face
Steep sunny zone with some fun obstacles
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 108 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 45 m
790 m away
Once is Enough
Extremely narrow and steep chute that usually requires a straightline
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 115 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 70 m
800 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
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing