17 m away
Finger Chute #2
A short, hidden chute which holds good snow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 193 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 98 m
Finger Chute #3
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A steep, sometimes rocky chute for experts willing to challenge themselves under the chair
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 175 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 86 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
Finger Chute #3 is narrow, steep and rocky. It also starts close to the Northway chair line. Start at the top of tower 14, veering left toward the other Finger Chutes. This narrow slot through the trees is steepest at the top and opens into a wide apron below. Watch for rocks. Once through the upper section, the apron below offers great turns. Hit Northway trail to the bottom for another lap on Northway Chair. Note that once through any Northway Gate cliffs and other hazards are not marked. This is avalanche prone terrain. Carry the proper equipment and ski and ride with a partner.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Similar routes nearby
20 m away
Tower 16 Face
A steep rocky face directly under the Northway Chair
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 158 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 74 m
37 m away
Finger Chute #1
A short, hidden chute that holds good snow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 190 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 102 m
100 m away
Flyin' Floyds (aka Middle Finger Chute)
Classic PNW couloir for advanced skiers and riders.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 251 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
110 m away
Bruce's Shoulder
An undulating start to a classic sub-alpine run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 366 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 168 m
113 m away
Longshot
A classic PNW expert run with cliffs, glades and open faces.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 148 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
130 m away
Paradise Sign Chute
A classic narrow chute for experts.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 317 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 173 m
153 m away
Missing Finger
A narrow chute guarded by a cliff requiring mandatory air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 240 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 145 m
155 m away
NW Slot
A classic Cascade couloir in Northway Bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 215 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
186 m away
Narrow Chute
One of Crystal's classic couloirs for experts.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 207 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 123 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Best Freeride Lines at Washington’s Crystal Mountain
14 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Chutes and Cliffs on Crystal Mountain’s Gnarliest Lines
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