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
SE Throne Right
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A broad face that narrows into a steep chute before opening into Avalanche Basin.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 262 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
A broad face that narrows into a steep chute before opening into Avalanche Basin, SE Throne Right can be deceiving. The upper portion is dotted with trees, and route finding can be a challenge. Keep the prominent rocky rib on your right to access the narrow chute. Alternatively, find the shallow gully above the rocky rib for a rarely-skied chute that ends in the lower portion of Hogdoggle. SE Right Throne is often baked by the sun and rarely skied. In snowy conditions, watch for avalanches. This 600 vertical foot run steepens towards the center, making it hard to retreat from if conditions are not favorable. Access from the upper Southback gate at the summit of the Throne.
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
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
Hogdoggle
A long hourglass couloir that opens into a wide bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 319 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
10 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
16 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
48 m away
Throne Chute D
A wide steep chute that opens into an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 400 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 224 m
55 m away
Bowl
Twin gullies that funnel through a narrow chute into Hamburger Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 461 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 225 m
83 m away
Alex's Funnel
A narrow couloir that funnels through a steep, rocky chute
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 415 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
84 m away
Throne Chute C
A narrow, shallow, steep chute above an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 399 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 220 m
109 m away
East Shoulder
This short steep face is rarely skied due challenging route finding
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 187 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
149 m away
Throne Chute B
A shallow face that opens into a wider bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 391 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 213 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring