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Alta Crystal Resort Blog

Please share your experiences with us—great hikes you’ve taken, suggestions of other things to do in this area, comments about horseback riding, disc golf—whatever.  One of the things we’ve discovered is that guests love hearing from other guests! 

Ski & Stay Package Deals 2012-2013 Winter Season

Fri Jan 01, 2010

Our most popular package is our 2-night/1-day package but we realize that one size doesn’t fit all. To help you plan, this page outlines some other options.  Don’t see what you need?  Call us at 1-800-277-6475.

The only package we pre-sell is our 2-night/1-day package, but all other package upgrades can be purchased during your stay.  That way you don’t get stuck with tickets you don’t use, and you’ll have maximum flexibility!

All packages include Crystal Mountain Lifts+Gondola tickets (normal value $74) Kids 10 & under ski for $5 every day, including the Gondola. Packages are not available during holiday… Read Full Story

White River Trail from Alta Crystal Resort

Tue Oct 13, 2009

This is a great year-round trail for hiking, biking, horseback riding, trail running—and, in the winter, we snowshoe here too!

We decided to take the dogs on a quick walk last Sunday afternoon.  It was a gorgeous Fall day with clear blue skies and cool temperatures—plus the Fall colors are nearing their peak and we wanted to take some pictures.

The intersection with the White River Trail is just about a 5-minute walk from Alta Crystal Resort.  All you have to do is cross the foot bridge over Deep Creek and follow the trail where it says “Horse Traffic”. … Read Full Story

Dege Peak Hike in Mt. Rainier National Park

Mon Sep 28, 2009

This is an incredible hike—and we managed to go on the perfect fall day.  We must be doing something right!

We have a group of German exchange students who stay with us every other year.  They are from Gustrov, near the Baltic Sea, and their sister school is in Yakima.  We absolutely love having them stay with us, and have gotten to be friends with their leader and chaperone.

We’ve gone hiking with them many other times, but this was the first time they’ve come early enough in the year for us to go hiking at Sunrise—and it was incredible. … Read Full Story