
Sunrise Bowl backcountry tour
Lake Tahoe
Easy low angle BC tour on Sunrise Bowl
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 209 m
- Descent
- 186 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 22˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 1.9 km, 209 vertical metres of ascent and 186 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
This classic Tahoe Donner backcountry tour avoids the cornices for some low angle family backcountry fun.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
Equipment required
- Skins