Hourglass
This popular, wide-open chute is one of the easiest couloirs on the north side of the King.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 281 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 185 m
Located on the Northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park less than two hours from Seattle or Bellevue.
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This popular, wide-open chute is one of the easiest couloirs on the north side of the King.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
This 600 vertical foot run starts as an open face and narrows into steep gullies before opening into a wide basin
Severe Freeride Skiing
A challenging narrow chute above an open bowl
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A beautiful hourglass couloir above a wide bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A steep couloir that narrows at its center
Severe Freeride Skiing
This rarely explored, deep couloir is too narrow for most experts. Usually this gully is jumped in competitions.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A narrow, curving couloir guarded by large buttresses on either side.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
This shallow couloir is a great first Double Black Diamond for those looking to challenge themselves on the north side of the King.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
This is a relatively easy double black diamond face that opens into a wider bowl.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A narrow, shallow, steep chute above an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
A wide steep chute that opens into an open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
Twin gullies that funnel through a narrow chute into Hamburger Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A long steep couloir for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A tree-d upper face that drops through some narrow gullies and cliffs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A popular face that funnels slightly in the middle
Severe Freeride Skiing
A steep, sometimes rocky chute for experts willing to challenge themselves under the chair
Severe Freeride Skiing