0 m away
Lower Niagara's Chute
A steep, wide couloir for experts
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 333 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 222 m
Leaning Tree Chute (Niagaras)
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
Another steep chute in the Niagara's area
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 520 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 294 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This steep chute starts as a steep face. Partway down a mid-slope rock splits the face into two gullies. The lefthand chute is straightforward, working first around a rock on the left and then the mid-slope rock mentioned above. It is possible, but not necessary to air off this rock. Enjoy the open apron below, which only those skiing/riding Niagara's get to enjoy. Follow the gradient left through the mellow trees to another steep face above the I-5 trail to return to base.
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.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
1 m away
Johnson's Chute
A narrow, steep chute for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 533 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 332 m
1 m away
Lower Niagara's Left
A steep face for experts
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 404 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 263 m
1 m away
Old Faithful Chute
A long steep couloir for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 487 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 312 m
147 m away
Shaker's Right
A long steep couloir that opens onto a face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 636 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 355 m
200 m away
Shaker's Left
A steep narrow couloir for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 301 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 194 m
259 m away
Paul's Face
A short steep rollover that ends in thick trees.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 297 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 144 m
323 m away
Crystal Myth (aka Crystal Meth)
A series of steep cliff bands for experienced experts only.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 223 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 148 m
324 m away
Dieter's
A steep, narrow couloir requiring mandatory air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 317 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 158 m
392 m away
Foreign Exchange
A steep, extremely narrow chute with high exposure
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 331 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 162 m
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Guidebooks in this area
14 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring