Question 1

How difficult is Terry's Return at palisades_tahoe?

Accepted Answer

Terry's Return is officially intermediate with a calibrated difficulty of 53/100, so it skis like a blue. Its steepest sustained pitch is about 21.6°, with a max gradient of 23.8° over a short section.

Question 2

Which way does Terry's Return face?

Accepted Answer

Terry's Return is NE-facing, below the treeline, which affects sun exposure and snow quality.

Terry's Return

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