Crystal Mountain

Area Profile

A North Michigan winter is like no other. On a rise above the Betsie Valley and a short trip away from massive Lake Michigan is Crystal Mountain, a favorite among Midwest skiers and riders. Crystal is a family-owned and operated ski resort and they work hard to keep guests coming back. Trails and a small stream meander through the village, while the Scottish-themed Kinlochen Lodge looms over the golf course and ski run. Snowboarders are welcome everywhere on the mountain and there are special terrain features that keep it fun whether you're sliding on one board or two. There are 85 acres in which to play and despite the relatively short vertical of 375 feet, one run rambles a half mile. Nine lifts serve 45 slopes of fun, 27 of them illuminated for night skiing seven nights a week.

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Lodging Profile

More than 200 luxury suites, hotel rooms, condominiums, and resort homes can accommodate over 1,300 guests within walking distance of the slopes.

Services Profile

Downhill, cross country, and snowboard lessons for individual or groups. Children's ski program for ages three and up. Ski shop, ski tuning, nursery, restaurants, pub, shopping 10 miles away, hospital 18 miles away, and rentals. Ninety eight percent snowmaking.

Area Recreation Profile

Downhill, cross country, telemarking, snowshoeing, ice skating, indoor pool and fitness center, NASTAR, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and ice fishing nearby.

Snowboarding Profile

Halfpipe and Super Park, plus learning terrain is available. Snowboarding allowed on all 45 slopes. Events all winter long. Full rental and lessons available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 137

Days Open Last Year: 121

Years Open: 52

Average Snowfall: 125"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 26%

Intermediate Runs: 47%

Advanced Runs: 27%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: 1

Quad Chairs: 2

Triple Chairs: 2

Double Chairs: 2

Surface Lifts: 2

Elevation

Top: 1132 ft.

Bottom: 757 ft.

Vertical Drop: 375 ft.

Longest Run: 0.2 miles

Skiable Terrain: 84 acres

Snow Making: 84 acres