5 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
Trapeze's Traverse
Lake Tahoe
Difficult Traverse that exposes you to massive cliffs
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 492 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 2 vertical metres of ascent and 492 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope and skins to complete it safely.
Description
This is a fun alternative to Elephants face that gives you access to some fun cliffs to jump off. At heart, this is a steep traverse that takes you to a less frequently skied area of the mountain. It's definitely worth skiing for the solid advanced skier
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
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
- Rope
- Skins
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5 km away
Pipeline
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 667 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 357 m
5 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
5.1 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
5.2 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
5.2 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
5.4 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
5.5 km away
Boundary Chutes
East facing chutes down to Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 509 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
5.7 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
5.7 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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7 routes · Freeride Skiing