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Crystal Mountain – the biggest Ski Area in Washington!
Facts & Stats
Elevation
Base – 4,400 feet (3,912 feet
at the bottom of Lower Northway)
Summit (Silver King) – 7,012 feet
Vertical – 3,100 feet
Acres
2,600 Total Acres
2,300 Lift serviced acres
300 In-Bounds Backcountry acres
Unlimited Out-of-Bounds Backcountry
57 Named Trails
Advanced/Expert – 35%
Intermediate – 54%
Beginner – 11%
Average Annual Snowfall
370 inches
Lift Capacity
20,310 passengers per hour
Lifts (11 Total)
2 high speed six-passenger
2 high speed quads
2 triple chairs
4 double chairs
1 children’s surface lift
Winter Season
Mid November to Mid April
Historic Opening/Closing Dates (since 1982)
Earliest opening: November 4, 2005
Latest opening: December 15, 1995
Latest closing: July 14, 1999
Hours of Operation
Lifts run daily from 9am – 4pm
Night skiing is not available at Crystal
Press Visit Guidelines
Letter of Assignment
Please fax or e-mail us a letter of assignment from your editor or producer at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival. Freelancers please send samples of your past published stories. Your letter of assignment should include the story idea, a date when your piece is scheduled to run and the circulation numbers of the publication/broadcaster. Also, include your arrival and departure dates. The earlier you notify us of your visit the better we will be able to assist you.
Commercial/Promotional Production
Any size commercial or promotional production, including a major film or local advertising is required to provide the following:
• U.S. Forest Service permit ($62-350 per day – based on number of people on location). Contact Tiana Enger 360.663.3012
• Certificate of Insurance naming Crystal Mountain, Inc. and the US Forest Service as additionally insured for $2 million
• Payment of fees
• Model Release
Promotion for Crystal Mountain
Production which features CM or otherwise satisfies Marketing requirements to waive ski area fees still requires a model releases.
Complimentary and Discounted Tickets
Complimentary and discounted lift tickets are issued only to media directly responsible for producing the piece once the proper requirements have been met.
Accommodation
Depending on availability, we may be able to assist you with discounted lodging during your visit. Please contact us well before your arrival. We are unable to secure accommodation for media during busy weeks such as Christmas.
Mountain Guides
For local knowledge of the mountains, we are happy to set you up with a Mountain Host to show you around.
Please send us your story, films or photos
After your visit, we’d appreciate a copy of any resulting work to keep in our files. Knowing what you produced helps us better assist you on future projects.
Press Contact
For press inquiries or to arrange a visit please contact:
Tiana Enger, Director of Marketing
Email tenger@skicrystal.com
Phone: (360) 663-3012
Fax: (360) 663-3013