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Crystal Mountain, WA Conditions Report: Chalky cold, Storms, Bluebird

Crystal Mountain got a little refresh for Christmas followed by some cold, clear temps. Pockets of chalky recirculating powder kept the off piste pretty dang fun, which was a gift in its own right. The previous storm came in windy and kept the frontside refilling to the point I did the same run turn for turn 14 times. It was […]

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Reid Pitman | December 29, 2016
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Crystal Mountain’s Chair 6 To Be Replaced After Being Destroyed by Avalanche in March

On March 10th, 2014 an avalanche triggered by explosives came crashing down at Crystal Mountain, WA and destroyed the legendary Chair 6. Chair 6 was ranked the #1 chairlift in the Northwest and provided access to some terrific terrain. Crystal Mountain vowed to replace Chair 6 with a better chair and now, Kim Kricher lets us know exactly what this new chair will be like. New Chair 6 Details:
– Fixed grip double chair, just like the old one
– Chair will be twice as […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 15, 2014
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Crystal Mountain Avalanche Videos | Heli Footage of Debris and Patroller Video During Control Work

Following the news that a chairlift had been destroyed by an avalanche in Washington state more pictures and footage have begun to emerge. The clear weather in the days following the avalanche has helped showcase the destructive power of this slide. The chair was a Washington favorite and Crystal Mountain has been flooded with questions about buying a chair from the downed chairlift. Crystal has received so many requests that they have issued a special statement regarding the chairs […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 12, 2014
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