13 m away
Sparkle Trees
A short steep glade for experts
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 302 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 176 m
SE Rocks
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A short and steep glade for experts
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 105 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This short glade lies on the SE terminus of Lizards Back ridge. Access by following the ridge from the summit of "The King" (see description) and wiggle through the trees just above The Nose. Long, narrow rock ridges guard the entrance. Below find a glade with rapidly growing trees. Milk turns on this short face before entering mature timber. Follow the gradient back to the groomed outrun. Watch out for tree wells.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
58 m away
Watch Out For Livestock (aka Livestock)
Link this gladed face with Damn Fine Forest for a consistent run of approximately 800 vertical feet.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 111 m
87 m away
Lower NE King
A steep open glade that shelters deep snow days after a storm
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 177 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 122 m
135 m away
Elizabeth Lake (Run)
An open glade that offers a long run to Elizabeth Lake and an easy return to a groomed run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 310 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
137 m away
Appliance Store
This shallow couloir is a great first Double Black Diamond for those looking to challenge themselves on the north side of the King.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 218 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 133 m
138 m away
Leaning Tree Chute
The entrance to this short, narrow chute is guarded by a leaning tree.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 181 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 100 m
181 m away
Damn Fine Forest
A hidden, steep glade with fairly easy access.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 318 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 127 m
186 m away
Receiver Chute
A narrow, steep couloir on the north side of the King.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 303 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 150 m
208 m away
SE King Left #2
An often-untracked steep glade in Silver Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 454 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 236 m
244 m away
SE King Left
An open face along the SE side of Silver King ("The King") that leads into glades, chutes and cliffs.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 347 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 204 m
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