Photo: Crystalmountainskier / CC BY-SA 3.0About Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is a ski resort in Washington. It offers 2,600 skiable acres, 85 marked runs, served by 11 lifts, with an average of about 348" of snow a year. Crystal Mountain first opened in 1962. The official page provides a season-by-season opening and closing archive beginning with 1962-63. Washington's largest ski resort by its official claim, with 2,600 total acres, 11 lifts and terrain spread across multiple peaks and basins near Mount Rainier.
Why Visit Crystal Mountain?
- 85 runs with 2,602ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 348"
- 2,600 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Crystal Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
7,011ft
Summit Elevation
2,137m
4,400ft
Base Elevation
1,341m
2,602ft
Vertical Drop
793m
2,600 acres
Skiable Area
1,052.18 ha
85
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
11
Lifts
348"
Avg. Snowfall
884cm annually
How Crystal Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
11%
54%
35%
●Beginner
11% of trails
■Intermediate
54% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
35% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Crystal Mountain
By Car
Crystal Mountain is in Washington, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude46.9353
Longitude-121.4742
RegionWashington, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Crystal Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Crystal Mountain averages 348" of snowfall a year.
Crystal Mountain rates 11% of its terrain as beginner, across 85 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Crystal Mountain averages 348" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,011 ft.
Crystal Mountain is located in Washington, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 46.9353, -121.4742.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Crystal Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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