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Relay Peak Face

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Lake Tahoe
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Ascent

-455' -139 m

Descent

31%

Avg Slope (17°)

42%

Max Slope (23°)

10,212' 3,113 m

High

9,757' 2,974 m

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Shared By Tim Varner

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Avalanche risk for Mar 18, 2019: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for SAC: Central Sierra Nevada — Brought to you by Sierra Avalanche Center

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“Check out these high exposure chutes off of Relay Peak.”

— Tim Varner
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

Snowmobiles are allowed in this area, and can be either convenient or an annoyance. If your crew is getting rad on the rocks, wear a helmet and be prepared to rescue in case of trauma.

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This is a steep face littered with cliffs, chutes, and rocks for the thrill seeker. Hot lap this all day for a good time!

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Lake Tahoe from Relay Peak.
Lake Tahoe from Relay Peak.
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View of the Relay Peak Face descent line from the corresponding ridgeline.
View of the Relay Peak Face descent line from t…
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