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🇺🇸

Washington, United States

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Mid November

Season dates, 57 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain
Snow Sure

7,012ft

Peak Elevation

2,612ft

Vertical Drop

57

Trails

486"

Annual Snow

Overview

Crystal Mountain is a ski resort in Washington, United States, with an elevation range from 4,400ft (1341m) to 7,012ft (2137m). The vertical drop is 2,612ft (796m) across 57 trails served by 11 lifts and 2,600 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), about 100 minutes away by car. Crystal Mountain receives an average of 486 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid November to Late April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Opens: Mid NovemberCloses: Late April
Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

140cm(55in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Crystal Mountain's snowiest peak-season month.

486"

Annual Snowfall

(1234cm)

0°C

January Avg High

-5°C

January Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

Monthly Snowfall

486"

annual avg

140
Jan
130
Feb
110
Mar
50
Apr
5
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
5
Oct
50
Nov
115
Dec
Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

57

Total Trails

11

Lifts

2,600

Skiable Acres

2,612ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

14%
Beginner: 8 trails
36%
Intermediate: 21 trails
36%
Advanced: 21 trails
14%
Expert: 8 trails
14%Beginner (8)
36%Intermediate (21)
36%Advanced (21)
14%Expert (8)

Crystal Mountain has 57 trails: 14% green, 36% blue, 36% black, and 14% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 50% of the terrain at Crystal Mountain.

Lift System & Elevation

11

Total Lifts

2,612ft

Vertical Drop

796m

(2,612ft)

Elevation Profile

7,012ft

Peak

4,400ft

Base

Price Trends

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$129

avg/day

$142
Jan
$142
Feb
$129
Mar
$109
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$112
Nov
$139
Dec
Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($109)

Best Month to Visit Crystal Mountain

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallPeak conditions
84
score
140cm
Moderate
$142/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Crystal Mountain, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 140cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Runner-Up

February

130cm snow, moderate crowds, $142/day.

Best Value

April

$109/day, 50cm snow, low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

Monthly Conditions

Best Month

January

Peak Season

140cm

snowfall

0°/-5°

high/low °C

crowds

$142

day pass

February

Peak Season

130cm

snowfall

1°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$142

day pass

March

Open

110cm

snowfall

4°/-2°

high/low °C

crowds

$129

day pass

April

Late Season

50cm

snowfall

8°/2°

high/low °C

crowds

$109

day pass

November

Early Season

50cm

snowfall

3°/-2°

high/low °C

crowds

$112

day pass

December

Open

115cm

snowfall

1°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$139

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Crystal Mountain.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$129

per day

Season Pass

$879

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Crystal Mountain is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Crystal Mountain

Nearest Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Approx. 100 min drive

Location

Washington, United States 🇺🇸

46.9282°N, 121.4748°W

The drive from Seattle-Tacoma International to Crystal Mountain takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Crystal Mountain open for the season?
Crystal Mountain typically opens in Mid November and closes in Late April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.
How much is a day lift pass at Crystal Mountain?
A day lift pass at Crystal Mountain starts at $129 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.
Is Crystal Mountain good for beginners?
Crystal Mountain has 14% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.
How much snow does Crystal Mountain get per year?
Crystal Mountain receives an average of 486 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.
What is the best month to ski at Crystal Mountain?
January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Crystal Mountain in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 140cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Quick Stats

Elevation Range
4,400 - 7,012ft
Vertical Drop
2,612ft (796m)
Trails
57
Lifts
11
Skiable Acres
2,600
Annual Snowfall
486" (1234cm)
Season
Mid November - Late April
Day Pass
$129
Nearest Airport
SEA (100min)

Monthly Guides

JanFebMarAprNovDec

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