2.6 km away
Pickhandle Peak and Crown Point
Linking together two great lines in Pickhandle Basin
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 908 m
- Descent
- 909 m
Gunbarrel
Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
This wide backcountry chute offers consistent snow and pitch
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 356 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 178 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
Sitting above Upper Henskin Lake, Gunbarrel makes for a fun, steep pitch. Approach by skinning up from the top of Quicksilver lift or by traversing from Three Way Exit Chute. Wide enough to bank turns off the sides, this chute is less intimidating than Dogleg and opens up to the bottom without cliffs. The entrance is the steepest part but watch for loaded snow; avalanches are common. This is true backcountry. Carry proper equipment and always ski or ride with a partner.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.7 km away
Sheep Lake Chute
A Long Day route tagging 4 Separate lines South of Crystal Mountain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 km away
Pickhandle Point South Face
A steep and potential dangerous line just beyond the ski resort
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 852 m
- Descent
- 851 m
2.7 km away
Constrictor Bowl Loop
Heading South of Crystal Mountain making a scenic loop
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
2.7 km away
Morse Creek North Bowl
A great and scenic ski tour just South of Crystal Mountain
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.7 km away
Sheep Lake Camp and Chinook Pass
Heading out to Chinook Pass during the Winter
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
2.7 km away
Crystal Peak Area
A full day of ski touring around Crystal Peak with an exit down 410
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
2.7 km away
Morse Creek Chutes
Making the most of of some great North Facing Chutes
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.7 km away
All out Southback Traverse
Hitting all the main peaks in the Backcountry of Crystal Mountain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3 km
2.7 km away
Pickhandle Point West and the Stormtrooper
A great ski tour based out of Bear Gap
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 802 m
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