790 m 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
Vista
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Fairly steep run with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout in all directions
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 604 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 604 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 198 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
Fairly steep run with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout in all directions. CAUTION – gets afternoon sun and snow conditions can be variable.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
821 m away
Handrail
Extremely narrow spine and rocky area just above the flats of Thunder Saddle
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 397 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 129 m
916 m away
Soul Searcher
A huge cliff area that can be sent after massive Sierra storms but has a relative flat landing
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
941 m away
Kodak
Cliff and chute zone at the bottom of the Lower Cirque
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 205 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 86 m
1 km away
Red Cliffs
The upper section has a few small chutes and cliffs that lead into an open field and then into some trees but usually holds variable snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 204 m
1.2 km away
Lower Cirque
Wide open bowl with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 805 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 230 m
1.4 km away
Pencil Chute
A narrow chute that usually is a straightline
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 150 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 69 m
1.4 km away
Sunny Face
Steep sunny zone with some fun obstacles
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 108 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 45 m
1.4 km away
Boundary Chutes
East facing chutes down to Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 509 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
1.4 km away
99 Steps
A 'hike to powder' bowl to guarantee those fresh turns after a storm. An intermediately sloped bowl that funnels back into Hully Gully, Cold Shoulder and Larry's Lip on the Backside
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 576 m
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 115 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing