Crystal Mountain Ski Area Washington

If you are in or near Washington State, you should definitely check out Crystal Mountain. With an altitude of 7004 feet and a vertical drop of 3102 feet, Crystal Mountain is actually located at the foot of Mount Rainier, which has a maximum elevation of 14,408 feet. Between the months of November and April, several feet of snow falls on Crystal Mountain, due to the cold Cascade storms common to the region.

It is rugged terrain, and there is little offered to beginners as well as the ease of the tracks go. But lessons are available, as well as ski rentals and other equipment. At Crystal Mountain, there are over 2300 acres and fifty trails, making this the largest ski area in Washington state. There are ten lifts available: 2 high speed six elevators, 2 high speed quads, 2 triple chairs, 3 double chairs and one surface lift for children.

The season runs from mid-November to mid-April when the snowfall is the best known. There are several places to choose for lodging, meals and nightly entertainment, but the biggest attraction is the skiing, of course.

Crystal Mountain Express Buss service runs on weekends from mid-December to mid-March. You will be picked up from your lodge and dropped in place of base - where you can start a day of fun on the slopes. After a day of skiing, you should definitely head over to East Peak Massage & Fitness to take advantage of the spa, sauna, showers, and even the playroom. Massages are also available with a reservation.

If your children are not quite ready for the black diamond trails - but you are - you can save them in the Kid's Club. Kid's Club is open 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day for children aged four to eleven years. A child aged 4 to 11 are supervised while they ski on a 'kid appropriate' slope, and snowboarding is also available for children aged 7 to 11 years. Your child will have fun while being supervised and taught. The cost of care includes a lesson four hours, a lift ticket, lunch, and supervision. Rental equipment is available for children cons charges.

Everyone has fun at Crystal Mountain. It is an ideal place for family holidays, but again, the slopes are more for intermediate skiers and expert skiers - although beginners will have fun as well. Just use common sense, and avoid trails that you do not feel like your ready for.