Press

2008-2009 Winter Press Kit (426kb pdf, requires Adobe)

Accolades

Over the years Crystal has earned some pretty cool bragging rights.

Powder Magazine – October 2008
Crystal Mountain listed first in the Pacific Northwest Resort Guide

Freeeskier Magazine – October 2008
Crystal Mountain was listed as #3 in the “Best of the Rest” for Powder.

Skiing Magazine – October 2008
Ranked #9 in the country for “Best Backcountry Access”

Backcountry Magazine – October 2008
Cover shot featuring Wayne Grevey carving some pow in the Crystal backcountry

Skiing Magazine – October 2007
Ranked # 2 in Reader’s Choice for Top 5 Backcountry.

King 5 Evening Magazine – 2006
Voted “Coolest Ski Area” in Western Washington in Viewers Poll

Skiing Magazine – October 2005
Ranked #20 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list.

King 5 Evening Magazine – 2005
Voted “Coolest Ski Area” in Western Washington in Viewers Poll

Skiing Magazine – October 2004
Ranked #7 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list.

Skiing Magazine – October 2003
Ranked #12 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list.

King 5 Evening Magazine – 2003
Voted “Best Ski Area” in the Western Washington Viewers Poll

Skiing Magazine – October 2002
Ranked #25 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list.

King 5 Evening Magazine – 2002
Voted “Best Ski Area” in the Western Washington Viewers Poll

King 5 Evening Magazine – 2001
Voted “Best Ski Area” in the Western Washington Viewers Poll

Silver Eagle Award – 1997
Crystal Mountain received the Silver Eagle Award for Water Conservation

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 tiana@skicrystal.com
Phone: (360) 663-3012
Fax: (360) 663-3013