Crystal Mountain
Cement Basin, Washington
Crystal Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is overcast, with a high near 16°C and a low around 8°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Cascade Range, with 772 m · 2,530 ft of vertical drop. Crystal Mountain typically opens around December 10 and closes around April 10.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,337 m · 4,390 ft
- Summit · Crystal Mountain
- 2,109 m · 6,920 ft
- Vertical drop
- 772 m · 2,530 ft
- Mountain range
- Cascade Range
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 10 – April 10
Season passes
Crystal Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
- Advance reservation (>7 days out)
- $10 / day
- On-site without reservation (when inventory remains)
- $30 / day
Priority carpool spaces in C-Lot for 4+ (inventory-limited); Enumclaw Expo Center designated carpool staging.
25/26 published: reservations required Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays before noon; free within rolling 7-day window with lift access (inventory-dependent), or $10/day further in advance (non-refundable). No reservation Mon–Fri excluding holidays, or after noon on reservation days (first-come). Holiday dates cited: Dec 26–Jan 2, MLK Jan 19, Presidents Day Feb 16. On-site without reservation $30 when space remains (per parking help). Waitlist when inventory exhausted. Page banner may say reservations no longer required near season end—reconfirm 26/27 before opening.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Crystal Mountain open for the season?
- Crystal Mountain typically opens around December 10 and closes around April 10. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Crystal Mountain open right now?
- Crystal Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Crystal Mountain?
- Yes — Crystal Mountain has parking. Parking is paid — Advance reservation (>7 days out) costs $10 / day. A parking reservation is required in advance. Carpool spaces are available.
- Is Crystal Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Crystal Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Crystal Mountain and how high is it?
- Crystal Mountain is a ski resort in Cement Basin, Washington, in the Cascade Range. Its base sits at 1,337 m · 4,390 ft, rising to a summit of 2,109 m · 6,920 ft at Crystal Mountain, giving a vertical drop of 772 m · 2,530 ft.