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White Sands

Lake Tahoe

Amazing beginner alpine run

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
13 m
Descent
132 m
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
12˚
White Sands Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 1.3 km, 13 vertical metres of ascent and 132 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is a spectacular alternative to Highway and it offers one of the most surreal and isolated runs that novice backcountry skiers can take!

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Walk Required

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