113 m away
Queen Elbow
A narrow, curving couloir for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 201 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 151 m
Lower Bear Pits
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
Numerous spines, chutes and glades that open to a wide basin
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 364 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 226 m
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
Numerous spines, chutes and glades that open to a wide basin, Lower Bear Pits is accessed by either Shot 1 gate or the two gates along the Signline Right ropeline. Once inside the gates, there are no hazard markings. This avalanche prone terrain is for experts only. Three prominent spines, known as Right Rib, Central Rib and Left Rib (aka Goal Post) span across the central part of this basin. Between these ribs are chutes that extend from the upper Bear Pits gates. These popular chutes get skied out quickly. Work the glades on the left when the rest of the basin is skied out.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
Similar routes nearby
115 m away
Bear Pits Shot 3
A steep broad face that funnels through a narrow chute - for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 530 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 324 m
125 m away
Signline Right
A popular slot through the trees that opens to a wider face
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 161 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 97 m
135 m away
Bear Pits Shot 2
A steep face funneling through narrow chutes which is for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 474 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 286 m
158 m away
K2
A steep, narrow face between the trees with a slanting fall line
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 778 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 315 m
188 m away
Lucky Shot Chutes
A steep hidden glade
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 421 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 200 m
249 m away
Powder Bowl Lower Field
A popular open face for non-experts wanting to challenge themselves on Chair 6
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 206 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 129 m
254 m away
Bear Pits Shot 1
Bear Pits is the steep section of terrain separating the Campbell side of Crystal from the rest of the mountain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 529 m
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 201 m
316 m away
Faith's Right
A broad, relatively easy face
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 416 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 227 m
346 m away
Faith's Left
This open glade offers a good run for non-experts ready to challenge themselves on Chair 6.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 556 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 291 m
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