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
Crystal Mountain
Located on the Northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park less than two hours from Seattle or Bellevue.
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Routes in Crystal Mountain
Chinook Pass to Crystal Mountain
Tagging most of the good lines of the backcountry south of Crystal Mountain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
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
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
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
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
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
Crystal Lakes Basin Loop
Linking up 3 great runs in a single day
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Guidebooks in Crystal Mountain
13 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Best Freeride Lines at Washington’s Crystal Mountain
14 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Chutes and Cliffs on Crystal Mountain’s Gnarliest Lines
5 routes · Hiking
The 5 Best Backpacking Excursions in Washington
72 routes · Hiking