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Beautiful bowl skiing, with many possible variations.


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1.7

Miles

2.8

KM

Ski Line

9,668' 2,947 m

High

6,574' 2,004 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

3,094' 943 m

Down

34%

Avg Slope (19°)

55%

Max Slope (29°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Overview

This is a classic 3,000-foot descent of Mount Tallac.

Need to Know

Beware of the potential for very large avalanches in this bowl.

Description

Approach using the Mt Tallac: NE Bowl Ascent or Mt Tallac: NE Ridge Ascent. After enjoying the views from the summit, ski the big bowl right back down to your car. Or choose from many alternative chutes.

Good skiing can be found on powder days, but beware of avalanches, and great spring corn is also found here. This is a common for guided backcountry skiing trips and for winter hikers, but don't let the popularity lure you into complacency. Always keep avalanche risk and group safety in mind.

Contacts

Shared By:

Paul Zander with improvements by Jesse Weber

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

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in Mount Tallac

#375

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in Mount Tallac

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in California

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Photos

View from Tallac summit facing South Lake Tahoe. Photo taken during early Spring conditions (end of March, 2021).
Mar 29, 2021 near South L…, CA
A few of the main ski lines on Mount Tallac's East Face. Photo taken during late spring conditions (June 2010). Red line shows standard ascent route.
Mar 12, 2015 near South L…, CA
View from Tallac Summit toward Emerald Bay and Cascade Lake. Photo taken during early Spring conditions (end of March, 2021).
Mar 29, 2021 near South L…, CA

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Feb 27, 2022
Mike Blisz
Amazing. Top notch powder skiing. There is a South and North bowl — 7h 00m
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