49 m away
Threeway Chute #2
A steep, narrow couloir for experts only
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 118 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 81 m
Threeway Chute #1
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
A narrow steep couloir boarded by rocky spines on both sides.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 333 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 164 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
A narrow couloir, Threeway Chute #1 is the most difficult of these four couloirs. At a maximum of a 45 degree slope angle at the gut of the couloir, this run is for experts only. It is also possible to drop into this couloir off the snowy/rock buttress on skiers left, which would require mandatory air. The main entrance to this couloir is around the backside of this snowy/rock buttress. Watch for a cornice that forms on either side. This couloir avalanches regularly. The entrance is narrow, then as the chute funnels through the narrowest part, it also steepens to 45 degrees or more. Below this point, the chute opens wide to the basin below. Ski and ride with a partner and carry proper avalanche gear.
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
83 m away
Threeway Chute #3
A wide chute split by a rocky buttress partway down.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 156 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 101 m
129 m away
Threeway Chute #4
A steep couloir that narrows at its center
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 198 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 110 m
173 m away
Billy's Chute (aka Billy Goat Chute)
A narrow steep couloir boarded by rocky spines on either side.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 443 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 192 m
236 m away
Threeway Exit Chute (aka Threeway Notch)
A wide chute tucked below Three Way Peak that holds fresh snow days after a storm.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 327 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 155 m
263 m away
Boxcar
Three short chutes guarded by a large cornice that open into an alpine bowl.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 447 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 215 m
556 m away
SE Right Lower Field
A broad face that ends in four short chutes between Boxcar Cornice and Powder 8s
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 605 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 263 m
661 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
667 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
688 m away
Powder 8s
This is one of the best lines in Silver Basin, starting in an open face, funneling through a wide and shallow couloir and opening again to the lower basin.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 698 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 322 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring