2.1 km away
East Peak and Cement Basin
Ski Touring in the Crystal Mountain Backcountry
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Dead traverse
Crystal Mountain
Great run. Only for experienced skiers!
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 247 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
Enter through exit gate 8. Watch out for some streams that you will need to cross. It is a 1 to 2 hour run! Do not go to this run unless the chair lift is closed and you are stuck down at the base. 13-f is better even though it is never open. Make sure to have an avalanche beacon.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Tree Skiing
Similar routes nearby
2.5 km away
Bullion Peak
These are the two main ski tours off of Bullion Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 936 m
- Descent
- 936 m
2.5 km away
Lake Basin Loop
A classic link up of some great lines in Lake Basin
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
2.5 km away
The Suicide Chute
A sketchy line made even sketchier by its remoteness
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.5 km away
Crystal Mountain to Meany Lodge
A 4 day trip though dense forests in an area usually only used in Summer
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 66 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 3.4 km
2.5 km away
Goat Lake Basin
A brutal journey to a nice north facing basin
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
2.5 km away
East Peak
The perfect day ski touring on East Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
2.5 km away
Norse Peak and Lake Basin
Making the most out of a day around Norse Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
2.5 km away
Crown Point Area
The perfect ski tour within the Crown Point area
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
2.5 km away
Big Crow Basin and Norse Peak
A scenic tour following the border of Norse Peak Wilderness
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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