For years, we’ve been telling our non-skier guests, family and friends about how awesome the view is from Crystal’s summit.  Well now, with the new Mt. Rainier Gondola, everyone can experience the incredible views.  Mt. Rainier is so close that it feels like you can reach out and touch the summit, but turn around, and you’ll get 360-degree views of all the Cascades.  Mt. Baker, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens.  Literally the view will leave you breathless.

You’ll travel almost 2500 vertical feet in less than 10 minutes, across an alpine wonderland.  Each gondola cabin only carries 8 passengers, so everyone gets a wonderful view.  (Make sure to bring your camera.)

The Summit House Restaurant is open for lunch every day the Gondola is open during the spring, and the food is so good that it matches the view! 

The gondola is open for scenic rides Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in April; Saturdays and Sundays (and Memorial Day Monday) in May; and every day for the summer season starting on June 16.  Click here to visit Crystal’s website for the spring gondola schedule.