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The North Face (Deadwood Peak)

Lake Tahoe

Ultra-steep face that funnels into an incredibly tight Couloir.

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
3 km
Ascent
340 m
Descent
969 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
51˚
The North Face (Deadwood Peak) Map

It takes a bit of a hike to get here. The top is a wide open bowl. Travel straight to enter the first chute that requires a free-fall. Continue going straight but start cutting skiers' left for the grande finale of the run: an ultra-tight couloir. Once you finish straight-lining the couloir, get a few awesome powder turns in before reaching the bottom. Certainly not for the faint of heart despite not being as difficult as the East Face...

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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