You owe it to yourself to come up to Alta Crystal Resort for Easter at least once in your life.  Everyone who has stayed with us during Easter talks about it—and how their families still tell stories about the incredible weekend they had.  We really hope you can join us this year, although these photos are from previous Easters.  (After all, Easter this year doesn’t happen until April 4.)

On Friday night, we kick off the weekend with a cupcake decorating and crafts party.  Lots of Easter cupcakes, lots of decorations and all sorts of springtime crafts.  We even show the classic, “It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown”.

On Saturday afternoon, after skiing, we host our annual Easter egg hunt with prizes for everyone.  Some years we’ve had snow and some years we haven’t, but it’s always been fun!  After dinner, we’ll have our 13th annual Easter bonfire, complete with s’mores, hot chocolate, beer & wine—and Peeps to roast, of course.

Sunday morning brings Crystal’s Easter Sunrise Service.  This is one of those things you ought to do at least once in your life.  Trust us—it’s one of those experiences you will be talking about in your 80’s.  It is just so incredible.

It’s the one time of the winter when foot passengers can ride to the summit for a nominal $5.  Skiers and snowboarders can also ride the chair for the price of a normal lift ticket, and get first tracks down after the service.

You’ll load the lifts early, between 5 and 5:30 a.m. for the ride to the top.  Dress warmly as the moon will still be out, and the temperatures very cold, on your ride up.  Most times we’ve gone to the service, the moon starts to set on the way up.

At the summit, the Summit House Bistro is open for coffee and snacks and it’s a welcome warming place before the actual service begins.  As you wait, make sure to watch the changing sky and the gorgeous pink glow that starts to light up Powder Bowl and Mt. Rainier.

The Protestant minister and Catholic priest call everyone outside just before sunrise, and everyone gathers on the snowy slope looking towards East Peak.  The service starts right as the sun rises above East Peak, and the feeling and emotion in the crowd have to be felt to be believed.  Everyone sings hymns, recites verses and listens to a short sermon.  (It’s cold, after all!)

After the sermon, foot passengers load the lifts for the ride back down, or there’s an optional Easter brunch in the Summit House.  Skiers and snowboarders can wait for the all clear and get first tracks back down.

All through the weekend, the Easter bunny is out on the slopes passing out Easter goodies.

Why not make this year your year to treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience?  Our Spring Specials are even good over Easter weekend.  Click here for rates and to reserve.