The folks in the Crystal Mountain snowmaking team need your support! They are honored to have been chosen as a finalist in this winter's I AM a Snowmaker Contest presented by SAM Magazine (Ski Area Management). They are one of only seven teams in North America and the only resort in Michigan and the Midwest to be recognized this year! Now it's time to vote. Public voting is open through Continue Reading
Snowsports
World Snow Day
Crystal Mountain is a snow globe and we love when others can celebrate World Snow Day. The resort is offering a variety of activities geared to introduce "first timers" to the great world of snow. Learn more. Continue Reading
Winter Upgrades at Crystal
From new snow guns to an additional 5 miles of underground snowmaking pipe Crystal Mountain is gearing up for their best ski season yet! We love winter and know our avid snow guests do too. Learn more here. Continue Reading
Technology Update
Crystal Mountain will have a quicker and more safe option to get on the slopes this winter. The resort is installing RFID (radio frequency identification device) ticketing and gate systems for chairlift access, moving from metal wickets and sticky paper to the newest technology. The new addition will also reduce contact between the resort staff and visitors. The improvements will be in place for Continue Reading
Art Park Snowshoe Tour & Whiskey Tasting:
Sunday, February 2 @ 2:30pm: Enjoy a guided one-mile snowshoe tour through the Michigan Legacy Art Park. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the park, as well as a new perspective of the art collection as you explore. The FREE snowshoe tour meets at the Art Park Trailhead at 2:30pm. Bring your own snowshoes, poles, water bottles and cold-weather gear and apparel. Snacks for yourself are Continue Reading
January is ‘Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month!’
Crystal Mountain's professional snowsports instructors teach the essentials of skiing and snowboarding for beginners (ages 7 and up) with incredible deals on lessons, rental and lift tickets during the month of January. The best deal for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is a Ski & Snowboard Passport including 3 one-hour lesson lift ticket, rental and beginner lesson for just Continue Reading