Overview
- 11 Beginner
- 23 Intermediate
- 11 Advanced
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is northern Michigan's premier ski and snowboard resort destination. Ski and ride on 45 trails - including two terrain parks and a 700-foot halfpipe. Tour rolling terrain and wooded valleys on 40+ kilometers of groomed cross-country skiing trails. Award-winning kids programs and a nationally certified... ski and snowboard school can get you started or help you fine-tune your skills.
A wide range of off-mountain adventures and activities ensure fun-filled days for everyone in the family. Don't forget to make time to relax and renew at Crystal Spa which is one of only six LEED-certified spas in the U.S. and the only such spa in the Midwest. While you're here you can dine in four onsite eateries and relax in some of the Midwest's finest accommodations.
Experience all that northern Michigan has to offer at your mountain... Crystal Mountain. Please note this is Crystal Mountain in Michigan, not in Washington State. Read more
A wide range of off-mountain adventures and activities ensure fun-filled days for everyone in the family. Don't forget to make time to relax and renew at Crystal Spa which is one of only six LEED-certified spas in the U.S. and the only such spa in the Midwest. While you're here you can dine in four onsite eateries and relax in some of the Midwest's finest accommodations.
Experience all that northern Michigan has to offer at your mountain... Crystal Mountain. Please note this is Crystal Mountain in Michigan, not in Washington State. Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
7 of 9
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-9p
Trails Open/Total
45 of 45
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 9a-9p
Acres Open/Total
85 of 85
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
757 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
375 ft
Avg Base Depth
35-50"
Peak Elevation
1,132 ft
Photos
Crystal Mountain Logo
Crystal Mountain Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (20)
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Crystal mountain was below my expectations. There were no runs that could challenge me. I was expecting the vertical to be close to boyne mountain's but it was not. There was 10 inches of snow the day I skiied, but it was so busy that it was all skied out in no time. I expected them to groom before the night session but they did not, it was ice and crud for the rest of the night. The lift lines were also very long (10-15 minutes at one point) and the people that ski there cannot seem to get on the lift without falling and the lift would have to be stopped very often.
written Jan 30 2012 - 07:37 PM
Usuualy Crystal is a great place to ski for the day with my family of five intermediate and advanced skiers. The banquet room is often open for picnicers and still has some food offers because the cafeteria is not the place for a pleasant break.
written Jan 24 2012 - 05:28 PM
With no new snow yet I was impressed by the effort Crystal Mountain has put into getting the mountain completely open! Great conditions with a new Loki high speed quad. Skied on Tuesday and it was almost perfect. Fresh powder would make it so!
written Jan 12 2012 - 08:26 PM
Liftopia ticket prices were great. I bought them for friends who do not ski there very often. Crystal is a great family place. Lots of different areas to ski and keep you busy for the day.
written Mar 14 2011 - 06:32 PM
I just started boarding in January and found this place sastisfying to meet my needs to warm up on beginner runs, and challenge myself on some tougher blue runs. I spent a good chunk of my day over on the North Face and found it to be very well groomed and maintained, not to mention not too busy at all! I enjoyed the layout; we took the Loki lift up and then took Easy Street coming down, then took the Clipper up to get to the North Face.
The liftees were VERY friendly and helpful, and ski patrol very knowledgeable and friendly as well.
I did find the prices in the cafeteria to be a bit pricey, but that can be expected. I did enjoy knowing that we could pack a cooler and use grills outside of the Crystal Center to grill lunch if we wanted to.
Looking forward to my next trip up.
written Mar 14 2011 - 02:12 PM
The layout of this resort is lousy. Very difficult to get from one end (Loki) to the other (Buck). Expert runs are short and not steep. High speed lift goes nowhere vertically. Lounge is undersized and cafeteria is crowded with uncomfortable seating. Might be fun to stay in a condo but I think Crystal MT. is the worst thought out day ski resort in the region.(I skied 35 days in Michigan this season and I feel justified in stating this).
written Mar 03 2011 - 07:00 PM
Crystal Mountain was great! Awesome kids program. Some issues with ice but overall it was enjoyable
written Feb 23 2011 - 03:48 PM
This my favorite place to ski in all of Michigan. Great runs for all who love to ski
written Feb 17 2011 - 08:19 AM
We love the back slopes at Crystal. They are typically less busy, less ice patches and offer a variety of levels. Sunday mornings are a great time to go to Crystal, but after 1 or 2pm there are a lot of people.
written Feb 15 2011 - 02:08 PM
We went on January 6th, and it was the snowy Sunday but enjoyed skiing there.
written Feb 08 2011 - 07:32 PM
Great resort given the limited vert in Mich. All the staff are frendly and helpfull. Split up and ride the single lines when the lifts get long. When you order pizza in the Lift Lounge, save yourself $5 delivery and walk downstaits and pick it up yourself.
written Jan 30 2011 - 06:04 PM
We went to Crystal on MLK Day--lines were not bad at all, particularly if you stayed off the main high speed lift. Some tips and comments:
-the beginner's area has an excellent magic carpet and is wide enough for snowboarders to practice turns.
-for young "park" skiers, there are some fun rails and features to the right when you come off the high speed lift.
-the main jumps are well designed.
-Nastar runs from 1-3 pm. ($6.00 for 2 runs, $10 for unlimited--go mid-week to avoid lines.)
-the elevation isn't that much but you can get some fast runs on Loki (far side).
-the boarder cross run is OK but not as good as at Boyne Highlands.
-Crystal has set up some short bump runs--watch out though for ice between the bumps. In this regard, Crystal is one of the few places in MI to retain some true black-diamond runs.
-if you use a mug in the restaurant, hot water is free.
-we like skiing at Crystal but as noted by others, it would be great if they upgraded some of the lifts.
-it's alsp too bad there isn't a day lodge with cafeteria right by the parking lot. Like Boyne, Crystal caters to those who stay in the condos.
written Jan 19 2011 - 02:30 PM
I ski Crystal Mountain consistently. I like the runs the only problem is the long lines on the weekends. Plus, it would be nice if they had more than one high speed lift. Otherwise, Crystal is a great place to learn how to ski. The staff are very friendly and the runs are very spread out. It's the kind of place you can ski for 6 hours and still have a great time.
written Jan 11 2011 - 06:26 PM
Had a great time. Snow was awesome. Lift operators were friendly, rooms were nice.
written Jan 10 2011 - 09:57 AM
