72 m away
Elk Summit Chutes
Several chutes etch this north-facing summit for experts only
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 263 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 170 m
Hormone Alley
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
An open face that falls over a large cliff
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 155 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 114 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
An open face that falls over a large cliff, this run is for experts only. This slope is rarely skied expect during freeride competitions. When the snowpack is deep, the skier's right side offers two narrow chutes that can be skied without mandatory air. Skiers left goes over some tight trees embedded in cliffs. An easier route exists by starting at the upper face and traversing under Upper Kookie.
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
108 m away
Rinky Dink
A short steep open face
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 146 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 76 m
166 m away
Sure Shot
A steep glade with a narrow chute
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 116 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 67 m
168 m away
Stockholders
An open glade that often holds deep snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 222 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 98 m
264 m away
Lower Kookie
A broad open face that often holds deep snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 103 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 53 m
271 m away
Last Chance Chutes
A series of seven steep chutes through trees and small cliffs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 430 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 181 m
508 m away
The Doors (aka Tree Run)
A series of steep, open glades
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 458 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 196 m
518 m away
Gregg's Gulch / Memorial Forest
A long, broad face on the Frontside with a shallow gully running through it.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 741 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 331 m
582 m away
NW Slot
A classic Cascade couloir in Northway Bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 215 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
583 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
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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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