Crystal Mountain Blog

Follow along as Caitlin goes behind the scenes with Crystal Mountain’s crews to see how they prepare the lifts, snowcats, and mountain for winter. New team updates will be added as opening day approaches.
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During the week, it’s quieter. You spend your mornings on small discoveries. You take another lap. You try a different approach. You see where the mountain takes you on a random Tuesday. Around the fourth run of the day, you simply stop counting.
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Five athletes who are at the top of the same pitch won’t see the same run. One will see a clean line through the trees. Another, a wind lip on the left. Someone else will plot three turns into a natural feature that everyone else missed. That’s Freeride.
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Trade the city for the mountains and spend Labor Day weekend exploring some of the best & accessible hiking in the Cascades.
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Kids Group Lessons are easier on families this winter, with complimentary parking reservations, flexible full-day options, and new 6-Lesson Bundles that let you choose the days that work for you.
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Explore dog-friendly trails, scenic views, and a dedicated weekend celebrating pups at Crystal Mountain this summer.
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