21 m away
Crystal Col
A steep glade that opens into Avalanche Basin
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 222 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 121 m
Narrow Chute Right
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A challenging narrow chute above an open bowl
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 83 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 57 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
A narrow chute above Avalanche Basin, Narrow Chute Right is slightly more challenging than it's neighbor Narrow Chute Left. A large cornice often guards the entrance to this chute. Even when the ski patrol uses explosives to reduce the cornice, the entrance can be quite steep. The safest entrance might be closer to the King. The ribs on either side of the chute may require mandatory air, while the chute itself is just wide enough to make turns. 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
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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 Left
A beautiful hourglass couloir above a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 199 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
60 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
102 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
144 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
L-Tree Chute (aka The Ramp)
This rarely explored, deep couloir is too narrow for most experts. Usually this gully is jumped in competitions.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
271 m away
The Cliff
A steep cliff requiring mandatory air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 134 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 82 m
303 m away
Pinball Face
A steep, rocky face for experienced experts
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 72 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 53 m
306 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
306 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
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Guidebooks in this area
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