1.6 km away
Fire Break
A big, wide swatch of sidecountry that's high-risk, high-reward
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 744 m
Galaxy Glades
Lake Tahoe
Heavenly
A wide expanse of glades below Nevada Trail
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 474 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 127 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
You may not find the Galaxy Glades on a trail map, so consider them a "hidden treat." As you are skiing / riding down the Nevada Trail, look to your right as soon as you cross Comstock and you'll find these tight glades that will dead end into the resort boundary and lead you towards the base of the Galaxy Lift. If you decide to commit, make sure to keep an eye out for rogue stumps and tree wells! Depending on the snow depth, Ski Patrol may elect to keep these glades closed.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
2.4 km away
Fulstone Canyon
A massive, rocky zone off the backside of the resort
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 647 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 285 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing