| There are many reasons to visit Washington State | | | | each day for children aged four to eleven years old. |
| but for the winter sports enthusiast what better | | | | They will be well looked after while the experts in |
| reason could there be than to visit the challenging ski | | | | the family explore the remainder of the resort and |
| resort of Crystal Mountain? During the winter months | | | | experience the thrill of skiing the black diamond runs. |
| Crystal Mountain is ideally placed to provide | | | | The Kids Club supervises skiing on the appropriate |
| snow-capped peaks of over 7,000 feet, standing | | | | slopes for their charges and there is also |
| proud below the towering Mount Rainier which climbs | | | | snowboarding available for children aged 7 - 11 years |
| to over 14,000 feet. | | | | old. Children will learn while having fun and being |
| The months of November to April bring several feet | | | | supervised on the slopes while the remainder of the |
| of fresh powder snow to Crystal Mountain, this being | | | | party can enjoy the challenging terrain that this |
| a reliable happening thanks to the cold Cascade | | | | Washington ski resort offers. |
| storms common to this area. This factor alone makes | | | | For those who enjoy back country skiing, Crystal |
| a compelling reason to visit this first class Washington | | | | Mountain has two back country areas which can only |
| State ski area. | | | | be reached by hiking. This is extreme and unforgiving |
| There are breathtaking views of Mount Rainier from | | | | terrain and the ski patrol has specific rules for those |
| the summit of Crystal Mountain. The area positively | | | | looking to ski in these areas. Covered mainly in thick |
| bulges with 2,300 acres of fabulous skiing and here | | | | woodland, North Backcountry does have some trails |
| you will find every kind of skiing you can imagine, | | | | which have been cut through the trees. |
| making this the largest ski area in the state of | | | | The season runs from the middle of November to |
| Washington. | | | | the middle of April, when the best snow fall is |
| Of particular appeal to advanced and intermediate | | | | experienced. There are many places to choose for |
| skiers who will enjoy 87% of all runs, there are some | | | | lodging, meals and evening entertainment. After a |
| 7 runs for beginners which amounts to a generous | | | | day of skiing, you should definitely head over to East |
| variety for all levels. Intermediates are best catered | | | | Peak Massage & Fitness to take advantage of |
| for with 57% of all runs and of all the runs the very | | | | the hot tub, sauna, showers and even the games |
| longest is called Northway and stretches for 2.5 miles | | | | room. Massages are available with a reservation. In |
| or 4km. | | | | the summer of 2004, Crystal built the Campbell Basin |
| With a definite bias in the distribution of trails | | | | Lodge, a Cascade-style lodge serving pasta, pizza, |
| towards the more experienced skier, lift capacity | | | | soups, teriyaki, burgers, salads, Mexican food and |
| runs at 20,000 per hour. There are 2 high speed | | | | more. |
| quads, 2 high speed sixes, 2 triple chairs, 4 double | | | | For a superb vacation skiing in Washington State this |
| chairs and a surface lift for children. Despite leaning | | | | is a great place for the family. Everyone can have a |
| towards the more experienced skier, lessons are | | | | great experience at Crystal Mountain, even though |
| available and it is possible to rent skis and other | | | | the slopes are more for intermediate and expert |
| equipment as required. This is also useful in the event | | | | skiers. Novice skiers can have fun as well as long as |
| of losses and breakages. | | | | careful attention is paid to the grade of slope |
| There is a Kids Club that is open from 8am to 4pm | | | | attempted. |