Established in 1962 the American ski resort Crystal Mountain Washington lies at 1189 metres altitude in the Washington region of the American Cascades. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 2134m the area is not snow sure. Over 4 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers ?km of trails, which equates to around 2 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Crystal Mountain Washington is Seattle at a distance of 108km or approximately ? minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to March.
SNO-man says
Best known and largest of Washington's ski areas and a favourite of die-hard skiers who rate the local back-country ski opportunities as some of the country's best, Crystal Mountain is located in the Northeast corner of the Mount Rainier National Park. Boasting the area's biggest vertical and a high-speed six-seater chair, Crystal has a rustic Western feel.
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View our detailed Crystal Mountain Washington snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Crystal Mountain Washington snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | $444 - $444 |
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Resort Opens | Dec 2020 |
Resort Closes | Mar 2021 |
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Downhill Runs | ?km |
total length of Crystal Mountain Washington trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 4.9km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | E |
direction Crystal Mountain Washington area faces | |
Top Altitude | 2134m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 1189m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 1189m |
centre of Crystal Mountain Washington ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 945m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 945m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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The mountain has ?% beginner runs or nursery slopes, ?% intermediate, ?% advanced slopes and ?% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km ? run, with a steepness/slope angle of 35%. You can ski Crystal Mountain Washington after dark as there is night skiing on ?km of illuminated piste.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
SNO-man says
Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
The American resort is also known as and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Crystal Mountain Washington slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Crystal Mountain Washington has slopes facing E.
Rating for snow gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
Crystal Mountain's Ski and Snowboard School is staffed by professionals who will combine just the right amount of instruction and play with exercise and rest to make your child's experience of skiing or snowboarding one they will enjoy. Ski lessons are provided for children from 4 years up to 11 years while snowboarding is for minimum age 7 up to 11 years. A full day of lessons includes lift ticket, lunch and supervision and a half day of lessons includes a 2 hour lesson, lift ticket and supervision. Lift tickets are not included.
3 stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
At The Market at Crystal Mountain you'll find all the food essentials including deli selections, baked goods, film, beer, wine and more whileThe Market Espresso serves up steaming hot lattes and gourmet hot dogs. Crystal Mountain Sports offer the latest in ski and snowboard gear and accessories so whether you've lost your gloves or are looking for a special souvenir they can help. Rainier Rides Ski and Snowboard Demo shop is located in the Alpine Inn and stock a quality selection of skis and boards as well as backcountry essentials such as avalanche beacons and they have snowshoe rental too. Stor-A-Ski offer daily or overnight ski and bag storage and they have a tuning and repair service in their repair shop. The nearest major business and shopping centre is Enumclaw with many speciality and retail stores, cultural activities and recreationa facilities. Cultural activities include performing arts series, summer childrens' theatre camp, and historical society. An attractive an informative mural programme depicting Enumclaw history adorns several downtown buildings.
Crystal Mountain Washington value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington hire shops - overview of all shopping in Crystal Mountain Washington
At The Market at Crystal Mountain you'll find all the food essentials including deli selections, baked goods, film, beer, wine and more whileThe Market Espresso serves up steaming hot lattes and gourmet hot dogs. Crystal Mountain Sports offer the latest in ski and snowboard gear and accessories so whether you've lost your gloves or are looking for a special souvenir they can help. Rainier Rides Ski and Snowboard Demo shop is located in the Alpine Inn and stock a quality selection of skis and boards as well as backcountry essentials such as avalanche beacons and they have snowshoe rental too. Stor-A-Ski offer daily or overnight ski and bag storage and they have a tuning and repair service in their repair shop. The nearest major business and shopping centre is Enumclaw with many speciality and retail stores, cultural activities and recreationa facilities. Cultural activities include performing arts series, summer childrens' theatre camp, and historical society. An attractive an informative mural programme depicting Enumclaw history adorns several downtown buildings.
Crystal Mountain Washington ski rental shops value rating gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Crystal Mountain Ski School and has ? teachers teaching in English and taking students from a minimum age of 4.comments@skicrystal.com ? 6632265
Crystal Mountain Washington for beginners gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington for intermediates gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington for expert skiers gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington for snowboarding gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Crystal Mountain Washington snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in Crystal Mountain Washington: 0km X C ski trails, Lessons available? N
Easy XC Ski Trails: 0km Intermediate XC Trails: 0km Difficult XC Trails: 0km
Telemark Tuittion: N Telemark Rental 0 Paragliding schools: 0
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km
Crystal Mountain Washington snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 0 Indoor Ice Rink: 0 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 0 Snowshoeing: 0 Hang Gliding : 0
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km Paragliding schools: 0
Crystal Mountain Washington non skiing facilities also include (Other Facilities in Area).