The Mountain

Crystal Mountain provides the ultimate winter escape.

This Northwest jewel, which first opened in 1962, is located on the Northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National park. The sprawling expanse of the ski terrain flows over half a dozen peaks and basins and lends itself to seemingly limitless variations. Experience breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade range from the top of the new gondola and Summit House restaurant; a place you can enjoy fresh Northwest cuisine and relax and reflect in the majesty of the towering peaks and sweeping views.

The key word at Crystal Mountain is variety. You’ll find 2,600 acres of everything from gentle groomed runs for beginners to challenging steeps, glades, chutes, bowls and expansive backcountry for the more adventurous. Crystal Mountain averages 367 inches of snowfall annually which gives powder enthusiasts plenty to smile about.

$25 million has been invested in the area over the past decade. Top of the line high-speed lifts, terrain expansion, new dining facilities, day lodge renovations and most recently the addition of the Mt. Rainier Gondola, make Crystal Mountain the premier ski and snowboard area in Washington. A total of 11 chairlifts and a gondola ensure you’ll spend less time resting and more time enjoying the slopes.

When it comes time to refuel, you have plenty of options. From ethnic dishes at the mid-mountain Campbell Basin Lodge to gourmet Northwest cuisine at the Summit House Restaurant to delicious pub fare at the Bullwheel, you won’t go hungry. Don’t want to sit down? Grab a burger or slice of pizza at the Cascade Grill, or a light snack from Glacier Express Window and new Chinook Café which also offers espresso.

Come for the day or stay the night. We have three lodging partners that are conveniently located at the base of the mountain making for a great family vacation or a quick weekend away. www.staycrystal.com

We’re closer than you think. All this can be found in just less than 2 hours from Seattle and Bellevue and 1 1/2 hours from Tacoma.

Hours of Operation

Lifts run daily from 9am – 4pm
Night skiing is not available at Crystal

Additional Hours

Ticket Sales
Monday -Thursday open at 8:30am
Friday-Sunday and Holidays open at 8:00am

Guest Services
Monday -Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday-Sunday and Holidays: 8:00am-4:30pm

Rental Shop
8:30am – 5pm

Left Angle Demo Shop
8:30am – 5pm

Ski School and Kids Club
Doors open at 8am for registration

Right Angle Sports Shop
8:30am – 4:30pm

Campbell Basin Lodge
10am – 3pm

Summit House Restaurant
10am – 3pm

Cascade Grill
7am – 5pm

Bullwheel Bar & Restaurant
Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – Midnight

Milestones

1962
Crystal Mountain Opened with Miner’s Basin & Iceberg Ridge double chairlifts

1963
Installed Green Valley double chairlift
Silver Skis was built

1964
Summit House “warming hut” installed

1965
Crystal Mountain held the National Alpine Championships
Installed Quicksilver double chairlift
Crystal Inn was built and pool was installed

1970
Installed Campbell Basin double chairlift, which at the time was the the longest lift in North America.

1972
Rainier World Cup (PH & SL)
Base lodge increased from 174 seats to 342 seats

1976
Installed Bullion Basin triple chairlift

1980
Installed High Campbell double chairlift

1983
T-Bar to Gold Hills replaced with Bullion Basin Triple

1984
Installed Discovery Triple chairlift

1985
Base lodge increased from 342 seats to 822 seats

1987
25 Year anniversary

1988
First High Speed Quad Installed

1997
Boyne Purchased Crystal Mountain

1998
Replaced “Rendevues” with the Forest Queen Express high-speed six passenger chairlift

1999
Replaced “Midway” with the Chinook Express high-speed six passenger chairlift

2001
Green Valley chair replaced with a high speed quad

2004
Campbell Basin lodge was built

2007
Northway chairlift installed
Summit House restaurant renovation

2010
Gondola installed
New Jib park
RFID ticketing systeam