26 m away
East Shoulder
This short steep face is rarely skied due challenging route finding
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 187 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
Alex's Funnel
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A narrow couloir that funnels through a steep, rocky chute
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 415 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
A narrow couloir that funnels through a steep, rocky chute, Alex's Funnel is deceptive. The upper section is wide and inviting. In a deep snow season, the narrowest part of the funnel goes. During a low snow season, it can often get rocky, and requires more skill. Alex's Funnel sits in the lee of the prevailing winds, and is often quite deep. The slope avalanches regularly. Even though Alex's Funnel is part of Hamburger Basin, it is only accessible when Southback is open. Enter the upper Southback gate at the summit of the Throne and work the ridge past The Bowl to the widest opening in the trees. Ski cut across the upper slope before committing, as this slope does not get much skier compaction.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
28 m away
Bowl
Twin gullies that funnel through a narrow chute into Hamburger Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 461 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 225 m
66 m away
Summit Chute Right
A long narrow chute that opens into a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 97 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 81 m
81 m away
A-Basin Line (aka The Nose)
This short open glade is often deep and untracked
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 209 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 106 m
83 m away
Hogdoggle
A long hourglass couloir that opens into a wide bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 319 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
83 m away
SE Throne Right
A broad face that narrows into a steep chute before opening into Avalanche Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 262 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
83 m away
SE Throne Left
This 600 vertical foot run starts as an open face and narrows into steep gullies before opening into a wide basin
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 316 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 189 m
89 m away
Throne Summit Chute
Long narrow chute that opens into a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 247 m
117 m away
Throne Chute D
A wide steep chute that opens into an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 400 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 224 m
147 m away
Throne Chute C
A narrow, shallow, steep chute above an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 399 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 220 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring