2.4 km away
Far Corner
The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 886 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 351 m
The Sisters' Bowl
Lake Tahoe
A Classic Backcountry Bowl!
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 989 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
There are two main entrances to access this awesome bowl. The first one, and by far the more popular one, is located between the two Sisters and the second one is accessed by climbing Sister I. The bowl is steep, but very manageable for advanced skiers. For expert and extreme skiers, you might want to instead try Sister II Couloir or Freeride Bowl (which is located skiers' left of this bowl). This bowl is very fun and is a great introduction to bowl skiing! Watch out for the rock gardens below!
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.4 km away
Pipeline
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 667 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 357 m
2.4 km away
California Chute
A classic western facing Y couloir from Peak 9795
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 168 m
2.5 km away
Promo Chute
Adventurous classic narrow chute on the way to California Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 162 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
2.6 km away
Headwall
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
2.8 km away
Sally Alley
An low consequence and lower angle zone that will give a good perspective of the surrounding area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 367 m
3 km away
Boundary Chutes
East facing chutes down to Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 509 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
3 km away
Temple of Doom
Extremely fun and technical area with small to medium cliffs near the bottom of Chair 4
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 288 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 77 m
3.2 km away
Broadway
Very steep couloir with a narrow crux at the end before funneling down to Emigrant Lake
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 665 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 237 m
3.2 km away
Sushi Roll
An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 643 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 233 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing