Narrow Chute
One of Crystal's classic couloirs for experts.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 207 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 123 m
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
Dieter's
A steep, narrow couloir requiring mandatory air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 317 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 158 m
Lower Bear Pits
Numerous spines, chutes and glades that open to a wide basin
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 364 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 226 m
The Cliff
A steep cliff requiring mandatory air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 134 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 82 m
Water Wings
A short open face on the far skiers left of Powder Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 132 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 84 m
Sure Shot
A steep glade with a narrow chute
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 116 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 67 m
Kirner's Cornice (aka A-Basin Saddle)
This open run drops into a wide bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 48 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 38 m
Watch Out For Livestock (aka Livestock)
Link this gladed face with Damn Fine Forest for a consistent run of approximately 800 vertical feet.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 111 m
Brain Damage
This iconic and challenging couloir is for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 344 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 227 m
Crystal Col
A steep glade that opens into Avalanche Basin
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 222 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 121 m
Summit Chute Right
A long narrow chute that opens into a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 97 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 81 m
Throne Summit Chute
Long narrow chute that opens into a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 247 m
High Saddle
A short hike up the Throne ridge reaches an open slope above a wide basin.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 298 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 181 m
Dead traverse
Great run. Only for experienced skiers!
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 247 m
Bullion 2 East Peak
Crystal-Bullion Basin-Half Day
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Pickhandle Uptrack
A direct route to Pickhandle Peak done in stable snow
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 583 m
- Descent
- 18 m