3.7 km away
Tree Chutes
Nice steep short line off of East Wall
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 157 m
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Tuning Fork
Torrey's Northwest Face
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 980 m
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
Can be boot packed straight up, which is recommended. (crampon depending) Line does not start at the summit, depending on snowpack conditions.
Description
The Tuning Fork is split near the summit and both gulleys can offer different opportunities and conditions.
This is a great ski line, 3,000 feet / 30-35 degree snow.
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
- Cliffs
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
3.8 km away
Lower East Wall
Nice open bowl on the Lower East Wall.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 412 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
4 km away
Corner Chute
Nice steep less skied option on East Wall
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 369 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 237 m
4.1 km away
Willy's Wide Staircase
Steep bootpack up from inbounds
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 240 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 164 m
4.3 km away
North Pole
Fun and challenging line down to the east wall
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 266 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 181 m
4.4 km away
Land of the Giants
Fun low angled rocky terrain
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 719 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 197 m
4.6 km away
East Wall Traverse
Access to hikeable and out of bounds terrain
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 191 m
4.7 km away
Turbo Chute
nice steep chute off the main Piste Trail Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
4.7 km away
West Turbo Chute
Nice exposed rock chute hidden off Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 165 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 97 m
5 km away
Beaver Trees Pali
Steep tight trees
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 515 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Ride Like a Local: Best Freeride Lines at A-Basin
4 routes · Freeride Skiing · Resort Ski Touring
Train Like a Local: In-Bounds Ski Tours at A-Basin
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