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The Knuckle Traverse

Lake Tahoe

Ridge that bypasses The Lower Fingers

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
174 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
24˚
The Knuckle Traverse 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 1.1 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 174 vertical metres of descent.

Description

While this ridge is significantly more narrow than "The Wrist", it's still a very mellow run that'll let you scope out The Lower Fingers

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
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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