Dead traverse
Great run. Only for experienced skiers!
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 247 m
Located on the Northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park less than two hours from Seattle or Bellevue.
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Great run. Only for experienced skiers!
Extreme Ski Touring
Crystal-Bullion Basin-Half Day
Moderate Ski Touring
A direct route to Pickhandle Peak done in stable snow
Difficult Ski Touring
Beautiful trail that connects to the PCT, with views of Crystal Mountain ski area
Easy Hiking
Beautiful trail with a waterfall, mine shaft, and lake views!
Moderate Hiking
Circumnavigate Crystal Mountain and revisit all of your favorite winter zones!
Difficult Hiking
Challenge yourself and your friends to a climb to the top!
Difficult Trail Running
A steeper bowl that can hold good snow before some low angle trees.
Difficult Ski Touring
A sheltered and low angle route into Bullion Basin
Moderate Ski Touring
The uphill route to access East Peak
Difficult Ski Touring
A short skin up from the top of Quicksilver Chair to the summit of Pickhandle Point
Difficult Ski Touring
After a strenuous hike, this open run through trees makes for a spectacular day.
Difficult Ski Touring
This north-facing basin holds powder for days after a storm. It's straight forward pitch and easy uptrack make for a fun day.
Severe Ski Touring
The SE flank of Three Way Peak offers numerous alpine lines.
Severe Ski Touring
This narrow chute is one of the most challenging runs in the Crystal backcountry
Extreme Ski Touring
One of the classic narrow couloirs in Goat Chutes
Severe Ski Touring