18 m away
Patrolmans
Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 48 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 39 m
Upper Chamonix
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
An extremely steep chute that generally has a cornice with a runout into Chamoix
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 101 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 85 m
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 101 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 85 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 7.
Description
An extremely steep chute that generally has a cornice with a runout into Chamoix. Almost always requires an air to get into the chute. As the snowpack deepens, you can air into the chute from either side.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
41 m away
Ski School Chute
Classic early season overhanging chute that funnels into Jim's Run
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 223 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
59 m away
Oops and Poops
Hidden gem of a run that has steeps, cliffs, glades and great north facing snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 438 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 209 m
395 m away
The Fingers
Series of chutes located in Wagon Wheel Bowl off of Chair 6
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 210 m
454 m away
Glove Rock zone
Great powder hike-to run above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 173 m
776 m away
Main Line
The most conservative line in the zone that avoids rocks and cliffs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 707 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 226 m
933 m away
Icefall Chute
Steep exposed line that has an icefall cliff that leads into a chute
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 188 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 128 m
935 m away
V-tree
Incredibly steep and exposed line that results in a decent amount of adrenaline
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 219 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 140 m
1.1 km away
Upper Sisters Chute
A ‘U’ shaped wide chute just to the left of Heart Chute with incredible steep left wall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 133 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 78 m
1.1 km away
Heart Chute
A narrow chute shaped like a heart surrounded by large volcanic walls that funnel into a large cliff.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 135 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 77 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing