Fast Facts
Crystal Mountain is the largest ski area in Washington with a total of 2,600 acres and over 50 named runs! We are more than a winter playground – we do summers too!
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.
Over $30 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.
Learn more about the NEW Gondola opening December 2010
ElevationBase – 4,400 feet (3,912 feet Acres2,600 Total Acres 57 Named TrailsAdvanced/Expert – 35% Longest RunNorthway – 2.5 miles Average Annual Snowfall367 inches Lift Capacity (Including Gondola)20,760 passengers per hour Lifts (12 Total)1 8-passenger gondola Jib Park – New Winter 2010/2011Located on the Mr. Magoo run, the Saquatch Park includes 30 features to ride, slide and get your jib on! Winter SeasonNovember to April (or later) Summer SeasonJune to September |
Historic Opening/Closing Dates (since 1982)Earliest opening: November 4, 2005 Hours of OperationLifts run daily from 9am – 4pm Additional HoursTicket Sales Guest Services Rental Shop Left Angle Demo Shop Ski School and Kids Club Right Angle Sports Shop Campbell Basin Lodge Summit House Restaurant Cascade Grill Bullwheel Bar & Restaurant |
See the mountain in a whole new way!
View 360 degree panoramas, user generated videos, lift status, runs groomed overnight and much more with the New Interactive Trail Map
Maps for Download:
PDF (1 MB), Crystal Mountain Trail Map & Northway Inset
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 “Rendezvous” 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
Mt. Rainier Gondola installed
Sasquatch Jib Park
RFID Ticketing System
Crystal Mountain Conditions
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Trailmap
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Hours
Lifts – 9am to 4pm
Ski Season – Mid November to Mid April
Night skiing is not available at Crystal
Ski School and Kids Club Doors open at 8am for registration
Rental Shop – 8:30am to 5pm
Left Angle Demo Shop – 8:30am to 5pm
Right Angle Sports Shop – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Campbell Basin Lodge – 10am to 3pm
Summit House Restaurant – 10am to 3pm
Cascade Grill – 7am to 5pm
Bullwheel Bar & Restaurant 10am to 8pm (Mon – Thurs), 10am to 9pm (Fri), 10am to 1am (Sat)
Events
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- 09/03/2010 - 09/06/2010
- Ski Bonkers
- 09/03/2010 - 09/04/2010
- Sunset Dinners- (9/3- 5pm & 9/4- SOLD OUT)
- 09/09/2010
- Absinthe movie premiere of "NowHere"
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