
Firebreak - Olympic Gate
Lake Tahoe
Heavenly
This is the 1st time I did the Firebreak run.
Also in California, United States of America
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 966 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 28˚

Decent: 3,156' Terrain: Side Country
Description
Firebreak can be accessed (legally) from the top of the Olympic chair lift. Depending on the route you take it takes you to the bottom of the mountain. We took it all the way down to the Van Sickle Park exit by Raleys.
Please observe the signs at the exit gate and be prepare for a back country experience. There can be a risk of avalanche and you are on your own if anything goes wrong. Some avalanche training and gear is recommended you should always ride with a friend.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Tree Skiing
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering