3.4 km away
East Ridge 9
Nice long decent off Peak 9 Summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 532 m
Hawaii Couloir 1
Breckenridge
Salida
Tightest Couloir
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 299 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.8 km
- High Point
- 4.1 km
- Gradient
- 52˚
To access these chutes, you will follow the Mt. Helen East Face Route to the Pacific North Couloir Route. Each route is pretty self-explanatory and offers nice steep skiing. Skin to the bottom of your selected line as far as you can, then you will have to switch to a boot pack. Make sure you scout the line as you hike it. From lookers right to left, the lines basically get wider and wider. If you have the time, you can check out the Pacific Tarn that sits above these lines, it is the highest lake in North America. The lines are each about 900-1000ft of vertical.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
4.6 km away
Peak 9 / 10 Summit Hike
Hike Route that starts from the Backcountry Gate
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 408 m
- Descent
- 6 m
9.2 km away
Janet's Cabin
The approach to a backcountry hut with an abundance of touring opportunities.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 364 m
- Descent
- 123 m
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