You know, I actually don't fear Sierra Road at all. Yea, it's steep and long. But it's terraced, so while you might be going up a 16% grade for 100 yards or so, soon enough, it slackens off to 7% or so, and you can catch your breath.

The ski lifts climb? It does NOT let up. Even the flippin switchbacks. Usually switchbacks are steep around the curve, then flatten out inbetween. Not the ski lifts ... those suckers just keep putting on the hurt! Ooof.