Crystal Mountain ski resort
Ikon Pass1,158m — 2,279m

Crystal Mountain

Cascade Range, United States

Snow reliability

Quick Facts

Country
United States
Region
Cascade Range
Base altitude
1,158m
Peak altitude
2,279m
Total pistes
100 km
Total lifts
12
Season
November 22 to April 12
Ski pass
ikon
Nearest airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), 1h 50min transfer
Snow reliability
8/10
62 miles (100km)Piste
12Lifts
1,158m – 2,279mAltitude
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026Season
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) (1h 50m)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), with a ~1h 50m transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportSeattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Airport to resort~1h 50m
Flight from New York~3–5h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$300

Prices are indicative. Book early for the best fares.

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of 8 max
7 nights

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Estimated costs for 2 travelers, 7 nights, Mid-range · via Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Flights (return from US)
$350/pp$700
Accommodation
$1,680/pp$3,360
Lift passes
$468/pp$936
Ski hire
$252/pp$504
Travel insurance
$90/pp$180
Airport transfers (return)
$132/pp$264
Estimated Total$5,764
Per person$2,882
Per person per night$412

Estimates based on typical United States market rates (pricing multiplier: 1.2x). Prices vary by travel dates, availability, and booking lead time. Always check current prices before booking.

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About Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is Washington State's largest ski resort and one of the genuine hidden strengths of the Pacific Northwest skiing scene, sitting on the boundary of Mount Rainier National Park with summit views of the 14,411-foot volcano that are extraordinary on clear days. Its 2,600 skiable acres receive the heavy Cascade snowfall that characterises the range — deep, dense snowpack accumulating through a long season — and the Summit House at the top of the King of the Mountain gondola is the highest restaurant in Washington. The terrain is varied and challenging, with the Throne, Green Valley, and Iceberg Ridge areas providing sustained expert skiing rarely seen outside the major western resorts, while the green and blue terrain on the lower mountain serves beginner and intermediate visitors well. Crystal's relative obscurity outside the Pacific Northwest means it operates with lower crowds than comparable resorts in Colorado.

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Resort Ratings

Scenery & Charm
10/10

Mount Rainier views, National Park, extraordinary

Terrain Variety
9/10

2,600 acres, Green Valley to Iceberg Ridge variety

Snow Reliability
9/10

Deep Cascade snowpack, reliable and abundant

Off-Piste
9/10

Throne, Green Valley, excellent Cascade powder skiing

Advanced Terrain
9/10

Throne and Iceberg Ridge, demanding Pacific Northwest

Intermediate Terrain
8/10

Broad intermediate terrain on main face