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The Fly Couloir

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  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. Mount Rainier National Park
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Length

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Ascent

-1,097' -334 m

Descent

65%

Avg Slope (33°)

73%

Max Slope (36°)

5,755' 1,754 m

High

4,658' 1,420 m

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Avalanche risk for Apr 28, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for NWAC: WA Cascades West, South — Brought to you by Northwest Avalanche Center

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“A popular steep skiing objective on Lane Peak. ”

— Ben Stone
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Overview

There can be some creek crossing shenanigans depending on where you choose to traverse over Tatoosh Creek.
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description [Suggest Changes]

This is a real classic couloir in the Rainier backcountry. It's visible from Paradise road and the parking lot, and is usually very tempting. The couloir itself is about ~45 deg and about 40-50 feet wide depending on how well filled in it gets. The runout zone at the bottom has been known to slide frequently, so good avalanche conditions are crucial. A helmet for rockfall and an ice axe or whippet might also be a good idea.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Great run down The Zipper!
Great run down The Zipper!
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View of The Fly (right) and The Zipper (left and a little hidden) from the approach road.
View of The Fly (right) and The Zipper (left an…
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