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Upper Women's Downhill

Lake Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe

Bail out run, albeit steep, for those not skiing McConkey's

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
220 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
135 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
38˚
Upper Women's Downhill Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 220 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 135 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This run is a bail out for those who are not willing to do Eagle's Nest/McConkey's. Although this run requires a steep drop in, albeit not as steep as as the ones mentioned above, it is short and fun.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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