44 m away
Paradise Glacier
A great alternative to the Muir Snowfield
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Skin to Camp Muir
Mount Rainier National Park
Paradise to Camp Muir Winter Ski Tour
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 10 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and August. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 6 km, 1424 vertical metres of ascent and 10 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Winter Route Up the Panorama Pt. face to camp Muir at 10,000ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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44 m away
Edith Basin
A power paradise just next to Paradise
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 448 m
- Descent
- 448 m
53 m away
Fuhrer Thumb
A classic ski descent off the southern summit of Mount Rainier
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
60 m away
Paradise to Crystal Mountain
A 4 day traverse through Mount Rainier National Park
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 4.2 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
61 m away
Nisqually Chute
A stunning Southwest-facing line onto the Nisqually Glacier
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
65 m away
Cowlitz Glacier and the Nisqually Chute
Two separate zones within a single ski tour
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
66 m away
Gib Chute
Riding down a stunning line within view of the Muir Snowfield
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
95 m away
Paradise to Carbon River
A multiday traverse exploring some seldom traveled areas within the park
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 71 km
- Ascent
- 6.7 km
- Descent
- 7.9 km
432 m away
Fuhrer Finger to Nisqually Bridge Ski Descent on Mt. Rainier
One of the most classic and longest ski descents in North America!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
440 m away
Fuhrer Finger Ski Descent to Nisqually Bridge
One of the longest continuous ski descents in the continental US!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
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Guidebooks in this area
9 routes · Ski Touring
Ski Tour Mount Rainier - The Queen of the Cascades
11 routes · Ski Touring
Washington's Most Epic Ski Traverses
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