Crystal Mountain - World Snowboard Guide

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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. The resort was taken over in 97 and since then they’ve added new lifts and other modifications.

They’ve finally had their master plan approved so starting in summer 2007 should be the building of a new tram and an additonal lift . Crystal’s already rising profile is bound to increase 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 short.

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New for season

2010/11: Brand new Mt. Rainier Gondola opening December 2010. Washington's first ski area gondola will whisk 8 passengers per cabin from our base area to the summit in less than 10 minutes. Sasquatch Jib Park opening 2010/2011 season. New RFID ticketing system for 2010.

2007/8:Installation of new fixed grip chairlift from the 4,930' elevation to the top of Northway Peak, elevation 6776'.

The Summit House restaurant was updated and upgraded to a much nicer facility and will now be a full-service sit down restaurant with a new menu including fresh Northwest fare.

2007/8:Installation of new fixed grip chairlift from the 4,930' elevation to the top of Northway Peak, elevation 6776'.

The Summit House restaurant was updated and upgraded to a much nicer facility and will now be a full-service sit down restaurant with a new menu including fresh Northwest fare.

2007/8:Installation of new fixed grip chairlift from the 4,930' elevation to the top of Northway Peak, elevation 6776'.

The Summit House restaurant was updated and upgraded to a much nicer facility and will now be a full-service sit down restaurant with a new menu including fresh Northwest fare.

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

	Low Season			High Season
	USD	GBP	Average	USD	GBP	Average
Day Pass	65.00	42.93	23%	73.00	48.21	26%

	USD	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	1,095.00	723.14	35%

Lift Passes:
5 day GO card at $55 per day. Purchase online.
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

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

Facilities

	USD	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	35.00	23.11

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