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
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A big, wide swatch of sidecountry that's high-risk, high-reward
Moderate Freeride Skiing
The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Great powder hike-to run above Rabbit Runs with a few rock features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Hidden gem of a run that has steeps, cliffs, glades and great north facing snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A narrow chute that usually is a straightline
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A 'hike to powder' bowl to guarantee those fresh turns after a storm. An intermediately sloped bowl that funnels back into Hully Gully, Cold Shoulder and Larry's Lip on the Backside
Moderate Freeride Skiing
An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Fairly steep run with small to medium cliffs scattered throughout in all directions
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Extremely fun and technical area with small to medium cliffs near the bottom of Chair 4
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Great Views of Lake Tahoe Basin on the Mountain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A perfect spot for powder photoshoots
Severe Freeride Skiing
Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Incredibly steep and exposed line that results in a decent amount of adrenaline
Extreme Freeride Skiing
Steep exposed line that has an icefall cliff that leads into a chute
Extreme Freeride Skiing
Short and extremely steep and rarely skied line above Chamoix
Extreme Freeride Skiing