Seasonal & Holidays

Crystal Mountain Opens For Weekend Skiing, Snowboarding

Three lifts and the Mt. Rainier Gondola are open this weekend for those seeking an early jump on ski season.

Healthy snowfall over the week allowed Crystal Mountain to open the day after Thanksgiving.
Healthy snowfall over the week allowed Crystal Mountain to open the day after Thanksgiving. (Crystal Mountain Resort)

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, WA — Thanks to steady mountain snow over Thanksgiving week, and a little help from the snow guns, Crystal Mountain opened three lifts to skiers and snowboarders for the post-holiday weekend.

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 2019 OPENING WEEKEND

Open Lifts (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Discovery
Chinook Express
Quicksilver

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Mt. Rainier Gondola: Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Scenic Rides)

Crystal Mountain said all food and beverage services will be open at the base area, as well as the Summit House Restaurant. Lessons will be offered through the Snowsports Sales desk, and the rental center is open.

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Find lift tickets online
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The Summit at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass are not yet open, but both resorts are offering holiday deals on lift tickets and season passes. Both resorts typically open by early December.

Summit at Snoqualmie deals
Stevens Pass deals


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