918 m away
The Far Side
Way out there!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 543 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
Tram Chute: Steep Entrance
Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe
An alternative entrance into Tram Chute
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 204 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 97 m
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 204 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 97 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
For more information on the Tram Face, click here: https://unofficialnetworks.com/2016/12/05/new-squallywood-tram-face-chapter-for-free-download/
This is simply a steeper and more gnarly alternative entrance into the iconic Tram Chute. Experts only!
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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- Ascent
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- 219 m
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- 265 m
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- 396 m
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- 341 m
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- 0 m
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- Distance
- 476 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 78 m
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- Distance
- 362 m
- Ascent
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Stuff of Legends: Palisades Tahoe's Most Iconic Lines
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