If you stay in or close to Washington State and like to ski or snowboard you could visit Crystal Mountain. It has an elevation of just over seven thousand feet and a drop of over three thousand feet. Crystal Mountain actually sits below Mount Rainier, which has an elevation of over 14 thousand feet. Mostly between the winter months of November and April it is normal for 7 feet of snow to fall on Crystal Mountain.

There is lots of rough terrain and as such there is not much to offer the complete novice as far as easy runs go. Nevertheless there are lessons on offer as well as ski and ski boot rental to enable you get started with this great outdoor sport.

With more than fifty trails to pick from this is the biggest ski area in Washington State. To manage with the huge numbers of skiers there is a number of alternative ski lifts, around ten in all. There is also a surface lift for the children.

The main season mostly runs from the middle of the month of November to the middle of April when the snow is at its most. If there is demand and there is still enough snow this may be continued.

Being such a favourite ski region there are lots of visitors who all need to be fed. As such there are lots of different places to eat and of course ample accommodation from small lodges to hotels depending on your requirements.

During the busier months there is a bus service that runs direct to the base of the ski slopes close to the ski lifts. This service runs from lots of the popular hotels and lodges and can provide a cheap and efficient way to arrive at the slopes.

Despite the challenging nature of many of the ski runs, Crystal Mountain still offers a good option for households wishing to go on a family skiing holiday. Remember to keep it safe and avoid any ski runs that you think may be beyond your skiing expertise.

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