Related Regions: Washington, Seattle, North America

Crystal Mountain Overview

http://www.crystalmountainresort.com (360) 663-2265

  • 3.5

  • 69 Reviews
    Write New Review

Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is located on the border of Mt. Rainier National Park, and views from the summit include Mount Rainier, the 14,400-foot volcano. Nearly half of Crystal’s terrain is “inbounds backcountry,” meaning about a 1,000 acres normally out-of-bounds is opened by the ski patrol when conditions are right. The lifts don’t operate in this area, but you access it from the top of inbounds lifts. Woods, chutes, and deep bowls challenge your inner-balance mechanisms and you eventually arrive at the Crystal access road where regular shuttles await to take you back to the base area. Crystal Mountain is popular with Seattle skiers and riders because of its comprehensive terrain, but you hear stories of Canadian ski hill employees taking their vacations at Crystal.

Elevation

  • Summit
    7012ft
  • Vertical Drop
    3100ft
  • Base
    4400ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

11%

Intermediate Runs

54%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2600 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 10
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 2
  • High Speed Quads: 2
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 2
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

33914 Crystal Mtn Blvd.

98022 Crystal Mountain

Washington

United States

Phone: (360) 663-2265

comments@skicrystal.com

Crystal Mountain Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/21/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 06/16/2013

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 150

Years Open: 51

Average Snowfall: 486"

Crystal Mountain Reviews

  • by matww2 24th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 1
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 1

    Terrible Customer Service

    Pros: Best lift system Washington state.
    Cons: Worst Customer Service Experience in 30 years skiing

     
  • by jillianberrios@yahoo.com 24th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 1
    • Family Friendly 1
    • All Mtn. Terrain 2
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 2

    Don't spend your time / money at Crystal

    Pros: RFID tickets
    Cons: too many to list

     
  • by mr_____awesome 26th February 2013
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 3

    crystal

    Pros: powder, trees, sun, steeps,
    Cons: lift lines, fog, trees could be better

     
  • by avicontrol 23rd January 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 5

    Ski Crystal

    Pros: Some of the steepest skiable terrain in the world!
    Cons: No town, long drive up and down.

     

See All Crystal Mountain Reviews

Gallery

View All

Crystal Mountain
A snowboarder takes in run options overlooking Mt. Rainier at Crystal Mountain, Washington. Photo by Becky Lomax.
Rental ski fleet at Crystal Mountain Resort. Photo by Becky Lomax.
Beginner carpet at Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington. Photo by Becky Lomax.

Common Misspellings

Chrystal Mountain, Cristal Mountain, Crstal Mountain, Crystal Mountains, Crystal Mountian, Crystal Mountion, Crystal Mounton, Crystal Moutain, Crystal-Mountain, Crystalmountain, Crystle Mountain, Cyrstal, Krystle Mountain

Advertisement

Trail Map

Trail Map

Trail Map

Advertisement

Featured Deals

View All

2013/2014 Early Bird Season Pass Prices: Pacific Northwest

2013/2014 season pass prices for ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest region, including Oregon, Washington and British ColumbiaMore

Advertisement

OnTheSnow Editors' Picks

Photo Gallery: Women of SIA 2013
How Do the New Marijuana Laws in Colorado & Washington Affect Ski Resorts?
Photo Gallery: Women of Skiing - 15 Reasons We Love Amie Engerbretson
What are the Best Skis for the Money?
OnTheSnow Heliskiing & Snowcat Guide
Powder Day at Snowbird, Utah: Storm Gallery
The Best New Ski & Snowboard Gear from the SIA Trade Show
OTS Ski Boot Fitting Guide
Ski School Guide: Take Your Ski/Snowboard Game to the Next Level
Photo Gallery: Powder Skiing at Mt. Baker Ski Area
Photo Gallery: They're Already Pond Skimming in Austria
Salomon Freeski TV Season 6 Episode 12: Poor Man's Heli
English (US)
Log In or Register for FREE