| Crystal Mountain is nestled in the shadow of 14,408-foot Mt. Rainier,
and offers stunning views of Mt. Rainier from the summit. It is famous
for the cold Cascade storms that can dump several feet of fresh snow anytime
from November through April. With more than 2,300 acres of fabulous skiing and
3,100 vertical feet, you will find every kind of skiing you can imagine. Although
expert skiers are attracted to the area for its rugged terrain and deep snow,
less advanced skiers should not be intimidated. Crystal offers a wide variety
of skiing for every level of ability. The better you ski, the more of the mountain
you can enjoy and the more fun you'll have. The philosophy of Crystal's Skier
Improvement Services is to make skiing more fun.
Crystal Mountain has the largest staff of full-time professional ski
instructors in the Pacific Northwest. Kids Club programs are designed
to meet the needs of skiing parents and kids, eliminating the hassle of taking
the family skiing. The Children's Skier Improvement Center in the base area
enables parents to drop off their kids and get right on the slopes. Crystal
Mountain is a self-contained village with everything you need during the day
and apres-ski. There is a wide variety of on-slope lodging to choose from --
from economical hotel rooms to comfortable condominiums with kitchens and fireplaces
-- all in the middle of the fun at Crystal Mountain. From Seattle, drive south
on I-5, take Exit 142A east to Auburn, Highway 164 to Enumclaw and U.S. 410
east for 33 miles through Snoqualmie National Forest to the Crystal Road. The
ski area is 76 miles from Seattle. There is also a shuttle service from Seattle
and surrounding areas. |
