CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
There’s still lots of snow at Crystal, with spring skiing and snowboarding on weekends this year from April 27 - June 16, 2013 (including Memorial Day Monday).
We love spring… Learn More
Area Activities - Spring Activities
Spring here starts in April and lasts through June, and it is a season of contrasts. In fact, it's not unusual for us to go hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing all in one week! The lower elevation trails around Alta Crystal Resort have already largely melted out (with great waterfall hikes). But the upper elevations still have lots of snow, and Crystal will be open spring weekends for skiing and scenic Mt. Rainier Gondola rides. The road through Mt. Rainier National Park is also expected to open in early May. Read below to learn more.
Crystal’s Mt. Rainier Gondola Scenic Rides & Summit House Dining
Take a scenic Mt. Rainier Gondola ride to 6872’. Awesome views and dining at the Summit House, Washington’s highest restaurant.
Weekends through June 16, and then daily starting June 29,… Learn More
Explore Spring Waterfalls
Water, water everywhere! As the snow melts, the waterfalls start. And a waterfall hike is a great way to celebrate spring.
Snoquera Falls. Skookum Falls. Goat Falls. Deep Creek Falls. … Learn More
GO HIKING IN THE NATIONAL FOREST
This whole area is a hiker’s delight. In fact, we could probably give you a different trail to hike every day of the year! Visit our blog for more detailed… Learn More
GRAB A BIKE AND EXPLORE
Grab a mountain bike and explore. We have rental bikes here, or feel free to bring your own. Many “Best of Washington” trails are right in this area, and and… Learn More
Mt. Rainier National Park
Cayuse Pass from “our” side of the mountain is scheduled to open in early May, and we love exploring the Park before the summer crowds arrive. The amazing part is… Learn More
SNOWSHOEING
The snowshoeing is fabulous up here in the spring. It’s the time of year we pull out our snowshoes and start exploring everywhere!
As of right now (April 2013),… Learn More
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS HORSEBACK RIDES
Ride a horse to majestic vistas with a real cowboy. Crystal Mountain Outfitters offers guided trail rides daily during the summer. They’re already taking reservations for Summer 2013 rides, and… Learn More
