Do you need a reservation to ski at Crystal Mountain?

In the final hours of 2021, Washington’s Crystal Mountain sent us an email announcing important access changes for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Starting January 8, 2022, the resort will require reservations to access the mountain, with bookings available through the Ikon Pass page starting 9am PT on 1/4.

Do Ikon pass holders need to make reservations?

The good news is that Ikon Pass holders do not need to make an advance reservations for Alterra properties for 2021-2022!

Do kids ski free at Crystal?

Gateway to Mt. Rainier Gondola, Crystal Mountain Resort offers something for everyone. Kids 4 and under ski free which is even more reason to bring the entire family up for a day of fun. Keep the mountain magic going and stay the night!

Do you need chains to get to Crystal Mountain?

Chains are required on vehicles over 10,000 gross vehicle weight. WSDOT spokesperson Joseph Calaero said that there are currently no major concerns predicted for road travel to the major local mountain passes through the weekend, but urged drivers to stay engaged on the road and take normal winter driving precautions.

How difficult is Crystal Mountain?

Roughly half the mountain is marked intermediate, and a good 35% is expert, so skiers here know how to turn. That being said, Crystal is a fantastic place to learn, and slowly move up from green to blue to black, piste to trees, and bowls to chutes.

Do I need chains to get to Crystal Mountain?

What mountains require reservations on IKON?

For 2022/23 a total of seven partner ski areas on the Ikon Pass will require reservations, including: Aspen Snowmass, Colo., Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyo., Big Sky Resort, Mont., The Summit at Snoqualmie, Wash., Loon Mountain, N.H., Taos Ski Valley, N.M, and Brighton Resort, Ut.

Do you need reservations to ski in Colorado?

The current plan, subject to change, is to not require reservations for season pass holders. A limited number of daily tickets will be available, sold in advance online.