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True North

Lake Tahoe

Even steeper alternative to High West

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
428 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
202 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
38˚
True North Map

This is the steepest line accessed directly off the summit of Subpeak. The initial pitch is the steepest and can sometimes require mandatory air off a cliff. The rest of the run isn't as steep but has some really tight glades that are more challenging than the glades found on True North. Generally stay skiers' left to avoid the even more technical cliffs found on the Compass Chutes. You'll eventually filter onto the Creek Trail which will take you all the way to the Hawkins Base.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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