Crystal Mountain ski area, Northern Cascade Range, Washington

Crystal Mountain ski area, Northern Cascade Range, Washington

Crystal Mountain is a big mountain with all kinds of skiing available, easy, hard, you pick. The scenery is great, and so is the snow. says Ken Baker.

On this hill you'll discover 50 different runs; there are ample runs for every ability. Crystal Mountain has a height difference of 3,100 feet which is sufficient for a perfect top to bottom run. The nearest ski resort with a more towering drop is 25000 miles away. This ski hill has an okay collection of ski trails and a good choice of different ski lifts. All of

    the 11 lifts will get you up the hill well. Skiing and snowboarding here in Washington is so much fun the whole winter season. This ski area has an average fraction of tough ski trails and an average percentage of easy ski trails. A little bit of exercise and
getting out of the house for a while will make you feel fine. Crystal Mountain has more snowfall than the local average each ski season. Having 2,600 acres of skiing area being short of skiable terrain won’t happen. Crystal Mountain is a greater than average ski hill having a relatively high drop from top to bottom if compared to other west coast ski resorts. The mind-boggling yearly snowfall of 29 feet is one of the best characteristics of this ski hill. The hills of the Northern Cascade Range give this ski mountain

a tremendously delightful panorama. The hills of the Northern Cascade Range in wintertime are so stunning you won’t believe it. The natural prettiness of the Washington summits and all the nice slopes are guaranteed to keep you coming back. Crystal Mountain is a wonderful ski resort with scores of different trails; it's completely out of the question to get bored here. The nearby hotels are a bit far away from the main area, but you'd better book ahead of going as these hotels fill up quickly. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, there are loads of fine sites for that close at hand. In wintertime the Washington hills are a delightful site for skiing and snowboarding.

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at Crystal Mountain ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 3,100 feet
Top Elevation: 7012 feet
Base Elevation: 4400 feet

Total Runs: 50
- 35% Expert and Advanced
- 54% Intermediate Runs
- 11% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2.5 miles

Total Lifts: 11
- 10 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts

Skiing Area: 2,600 acres
Annual snowfall: 29 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.93556
Longitude: -121.47361

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Ski Areas Near Crystal Mountain ski area:

White Pass, Washington , 15 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   32 runs - 6 lifts
   33% Expert & Adv.
   43% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 23 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   96 runs - 26 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   14% Beginner

Alpental, Washington , 24 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   19 runs - 5 lifts
   75% Expert & Adv.
   22% Intermediate
   3% Beginner

Stevens Pass, Washington , 38 miles away
   1800 vertical feet
   37 runs - 10 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   54% Intermediate
   11% Beginner

Cooper Spur, Oregon , 72 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   10 runs - 2 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Mission Ridge, Washington , 76 miles away
   2250 vertical feet
   36 runs - 6 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
   10% Beginner

Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 77 miles away
   2777 vertical feet
   87 runs - 12 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 77 miles away
   3590 vertical feet
   32 runs - 6 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 80 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   65 runs - 9 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Mt.Baker, Washington , 92 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   38 runs - 8 lifts
   31% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Whitewater Near Crystal Mountain ski area:

Chinook Creek, Pierce County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats)

White River, Pierce County , 8 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White)

American River, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing)

Trails Near Crystal Mountain ski area:

Castle Mountain Trail, Pierce County , 3 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 591 feet elevation difference

Dewey Lake Trail, Yakima County , 3 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 1557 feet elevation difference

Union Creek Trail, Yakima County , 4 miles away, 7.9 hiking miles, 3404 feet elevation difference

National Parks Near Crystal Mountain ski area:

Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 36 miles away

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