Visiting Crystal Mountain for the Non-Skier or Snowboarder

ByChristine Hunt February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is highly regarded as one of the best hubs for outdoor winter recreation in Washington. But even if skiing or snowboarding isn’t your thing, Crystal Mountain can still be your place. Whether you’re heading up to the mountain with friends who are skiing, or you’re looking for a unique winter adventure,…

rainier from crystal mountain ski resort

The Magic of Crystal Mountain: Tips From a Snowboard Instructor

BySteven Ciaccio October 19, 2020December 14, 2022

I hopped off Chair 6 and started traversing towards Southback. The resort was to my left and all 14,411 feet of Mount Rainier was staring at me on the right. I was starting to feel a little choked up and short of breath. I wasn’t tired or scared. I’ve done this plenty of times. I…

Spending a Day in the Snow at Mount Baker

ByBrandon Fralic February 10, 2020February 9, 2025

Winter at Mount Baker Located 52 miles east of Bellingham, the Mount Baker Ski Area is a dream destination for snow lovers. A far cry from flashy northwest resort towns like Whistler Blackcomb, this rustic and undeveloped ski area is all about the powder. Case in point: Mount Baker set the world snowfall record during…