24 m away
Little AK (aka A-Basin Buttress)
A prominent rocky buttress offering numerous lines, mostly requiring mandatory air.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 240 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
Narrow Chute Left
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A beautiful hourglass couloir above a wide bowl.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 199 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
A beautiful hourglass couloir above Avalanche Basin, Narrow Chute Left is often guarded by a large cornice. The left side of this chute is hemmed in by the rocky edge of A-Basin Buttress, making this a dramatic and aesthetic run. The easiest entrance is on the right. Below the chute, watch for chunks of cornice and avalanche debris as this is run is prone to constant sloughing. Access from either Southback gate along the Throne ridge bootpack. Traverse around the back of the Throne to Avalanche Basin (A-Basin). Narrow Chute Right and Left are the first entrances after the short hiking traverse behind A-Basin Buttress.
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
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
37 m away
Narrow Chute Right
A challenging narrow chute above an open bowl
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 83 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 57 m
58 m away
Crystal Col
A steep glade that opens into Avalanche Basin
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 222 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 121 m
138 m away
Kirner's Cornice (aka A-Basin Saddle)
This open run drops into a wide bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 48 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 38 m
180 m away
Sasquatch Chute
A narrow, curving couloir guarded by large buttresses on either side.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 208 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 143 m
271 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
271 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
271 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
274 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
278 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
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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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