Trestle Peak
Lake Tahoe
More challenging option for Donner Lake Run
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
- 477 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 1.8 km, 37 vertical metres of ascent and 477 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Continue along the ridge line below Donner Peak for a more challenging descent down the north face of Trestle Peak. Descend along either skiers left or right shoulder of the peak to meet with the gaps in the old railroad tunnels - unless you plan on jumping off them!
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Away from help but easily accessed.