Crystal Mountain

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Introduction

Located mid-way into Washington State, an hour and twenty minutes from Seattle, Crystal is yet another yankee freeride classic, unspoilt by skiers, for riders in the know. The terrain is spread out over four peaks, with an awesome amount of backcountry riding. Over the next few years, the planned investment programme will deliver new lift facilities and improve existing services. It will also raise Crystal's profile which may have the adverse effect of bringing in more skiers - presently there is a balanced mix, leaving the slopes crowd-free and lift queues non-existent.

New for season

2006 and onwards. New tram planned once they can sort out the cost and expected to start summer 2007 and take 2 years. Also new Northway chairlift planned.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 10
Chair lifts: 9
Other lifts: 1 magic carpet
Max people per hour: 19,110
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 50
Total ride area: 2300 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles

Top lift: 2134m
Vertical drop: 945m
First lift: 1341m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 13%
Red runs: 57%
Black runs: 30%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: Half Day $48
Full Day $53
Night $28
Season $950
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 9.65metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%

Facilities

Night Riding: : 4pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday nights
Snowboard Schools: 2Hr Group $35
Private 1 Hr $65
Snowboard Hire: Board and Boots $30

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available