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Crystal Mountain Overview

http://www.crystalmountain.com 800-YOUR-MTN

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Crystal Mountain

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.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1132ft
  • Vertical Drop
    375ft
  • Base
    757ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

49%

Advanced Runs

26%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

0 MILES

Skiable Terrain

85 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 8
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 1
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 1
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive

49683 Thompsonville

Michigan

United States

Phone: 800-YOUR-MTN

info@crystalmountain.com

Crystal Mountain Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/30/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 136

Days Open Last Year: 96

Years Open: 59

Average Snowfall: 132"

Crystal Mountain Reviews

  • by janton311 14th January 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 4

    Great Place for Skiing and Boarding

    Pros: fast lifts, good rentals, great runs, tons of runs and super nice resort
    Cons: Crowds can be a little overbearing

     
  • by LPranger467 22nd January 2012
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    Surprised by a few steeps

    Pros: Variety of runs
    Cons: -

     
  • by zookiey 30th March 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 3

    great place

    Pros: lots of trails and great lodging
    Cons: some long lines

     
  • by treyz18 28th February 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    awesome

    Pros: awesome
    Cons: none

     

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Fresh tracks at Crystal Mountain in Michigan.
The top of Crystal Mountain, MI.
Smiling faces at Crystal Mountain, MI.
The Adventure Cubs at Crystal Mountain, MI.

Common Misspellings

Crystalmountain, Crystalmountian

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