7.1 km 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
Success Couloir
Mount Rainier National Park
The one line to rule them all
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between March and June. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 4.3 km, the route covers 2.5 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 1730 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
The longest pure fall line on Mt Rainier that is also a non-glaciated corn run surrounded by steep glaciers
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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Fuhrer Finger Ski Descent to Nisqually Bridge
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- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
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Paradise Glacier
A great alternative to the Muir Snowfield
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- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 448 m
- Descent
- 448 m
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- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 4.2 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
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Fuhrer Thumb
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Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
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The Birthplace of Turns All Year
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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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
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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
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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
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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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