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Firebreak - Stateline Gate

Lake Tahoe

Heavenly

My 1st decent on Firebreak from the Stateline Gate

Also in Nevada, United States of America

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
5.3 km
Ascent
14 m
Descent
894 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
27˚
Firebreak - Stateline Gate Map

Access the Stateline Gate by hiking up the hill between Tamarack Lodge and Easy Street lift; You can see the Orange warning signs from the bottom of the hill.

Description

Make your way to, then down a section of, the Gondola line until you meet in Van Sickle trail. From there you can follow the trail down or, depending on the coverage, navigate some rough exposure peppered with scattered snow banks. Eventually you'll reach the Heavenly sledding area where you can cruise the flats all the way to Montreal Road behind the Raleys.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in undefined

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering