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Crystal Mountain in Washington is the first Ikon Pass destination to see snowfall, kicking off the 2026-27 Northern Hemisphere winter season — in August. With a peak elevation of 7,012 feet and over 80 named runs, Crystal offers some of the most diverse skiing in the Pacific Northwest. It is Washington’s largest ski resort with more than 2,600 acres of terrain.
Most of the snowfall was concentrated across Crystal Mountain’s upper elevations, with accumulation visible in Northway, Mountain Top, and along the 9 side of the mountain, home to Forest Queen Express and Chair 6. A fresh dusting coated the surrounding peaks just off of Chair 6, with The Silver King taking most of the share. The snow was enough to stick and remains visible across the high alpine this morning, giving the mountain its first real hint of winter.
This season, Crystal Mountain is making changes to its Reserve Pass program ahead of the 2026-27 ski season. The ski resort is lowering the introductory price and refining how the premium line-skipping product will work after a rocky debut last winter. The Reserve Pass, introduced for the 2025-26 season, allows skiers and snowboarders to access priority lift lines at select lifts during weekends and holidays.
Mountain Stats
- Base Elevation: 4,400 feet
- Lower Northway: 3,912 feet
- Summit (top of the gondola): 6,872 feet
- Silver King: 7,012 feet
- Acres: 2,600 total acres
- Lift serviced: 2,300 acres
- 57 Designated Trails:
- Advanced/Expert – 35%
- Intermediate – 54%
- Beginner – 11%
- Average Snowfall: 348 inches (2001-2022)
- Earliest opening date: October 1, 2013
- Latest closing date: July 16, 2011
- Lift Capacity: 19,888 passengers per hour
