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What is my best bet for finding some good steep chutes/couloirs that are pretty accessible. I've explored around Pilchuck and found some decent stuff and thought about heading up to WA Pass. I've seen great stuff down around Crystal and Paradise, but not sure how accessible it all is. Would love some suggestions as I'm new to the area. Cheers - Brad

Dulton, hey - so would you be up for a trip in late may. looks like furher finger might be a good option. i'm at the uw, so if you're in the area we could grab a beer at some pt and discuss potential route/group/background. let me know Brad

thanks!

I just found some info on the fuhrer finger route and it looks like a good option - significantly less rock/ice fall than gib ledge. realistically i'm leaning towards may. this is my first time checking out this site - how do those interested move fwd? my background: west butt on denali, polish variation on aconcagua and lots of exposed skiing - hood from summit, left of hart on shasta, and lots of backcountry. not much ice climbing experience - but the finger didn't look too steep... may be wrong though.

any idea where i can get some info on best routes for an early may descent on rainier? climbed emmons last summer and it appeared pretty doable with good weather/routefinding...not sure it is the best though...

I'm thinking about climbing Rainier in late april/early may and skiing it. plenty of experience skiing similar stuff, but only have one rainier summit under my belt - emmons. any advice on best route, where to find info on past ski descents, other issues, etc...and anyone interested in the trip?

i'm looking for the same. probably late april though. do you ski/ride/tele? i'm hoping to find someone to do a ski descent with.