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
Two 18-hole golf courses. Golf school, package specials, practice center all on site. Chairlift rides Saturday evenings in June. Mountainfest BBQ and chairlift rides Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings in July and August. Chairlift rides Saturday afternoons in September and October. Crystal Center is available for corporate meetings. Tennis on outdoor clay courts, indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, mountain bike riding, chairlift rides to the top of the mountain, fitness center, forest trail hiking, volleyball, and children's playground.
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: 119
- Days Open Last Year: 121
- Years Open: 54
- Average Snowfall: 125 in.
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  27% |
Intermediate Runs:  47% |
Advanced Runs:  26% |
Expert Runs:  0% |
Lifts
- Total # 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.
- Vertical Drop: 375 Ft.
- Bottom: 757 Ft.
- Longest Run: 0.5 miles
- Skiable Terrain: 85 acres
- Snow Making: 83 acres
Crystal Mountain Contact Information
Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683 
Phone: 800-YOUR-MTN
Location
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