First Time Visitor

FIRST TIMER TIPS

• Purchase your lift ticket ahead of time for the best deals. You can print out your ticket at one of our Pickup Kiosks in the base area upon arrival.
  
• Check the Mountain Report for important weather updates, current conditions, events and lift/terrain status.
  
• Read about our Parking & Shuttle information prior to arrival and be sure to book reservations for Saturday – Sunday and Holiday seven days before your visit. Consider carpooling with family or friends for ease of parking on the weekends! Parking is free for all guests with reservations made within 7 days of the visitation date. Advanced reservations can be made for any weekend throughout the winter for a fee. Reservations are required Saturday-Sunday and holidays throughout the entirety of the winter season.
  
• Make sure you have all the proper equipment you need to make your day a success. If you need to rent gear, you must purchase your gear online prior to arrival. Brand X Equipment is our rental shop and conveniently located at the top of the stairs, next to the chairlift for quicker access to the slopes. If something isn’t fitting right, stop by and swap out your gear throughout the day! Our retail shop located in Mountain Commons Lodge also has helmets, goggles, gloves and other mountain essentials.
• Due to Washington State Department of Health Code we cannot allow outside food or beverage in any Crystal Mountain establishments (unless obtained at another Crystal Mountain outlet.)
  
• We ask that you do not leave belongings unattended in our lodges. This includes stowing items in corners, on top of lockers, under tables, etc. or any other place. Crystal does offer day use lockers as well as daily and seasonal gear storage to help you store your gear or please, leave in your vehicles. Items left unattended will be moved to gear storage; daily rates apply.
• Lose something? To reunite yourself with any lost gear please visit Guest Services in the Base Area Plaza.
• Explore the variety of lesson options and develop your skills with a professional for a successful day on the hill.
• Check out our Resort and Trail Maps.

FIRST TIMER TIPS

• Purchase your scenic gondola ticket ahead of time for the best deals.
  
• Check the Mountain Report for important weather updates, current conditions, events and lift/terrain status.
  
• Check out our events calendar for family-friendly free and paid events throughout the summer.
  
• Book your Flying Raven Adventure Course ticket at least 24 hours in advance.
  
• Visiting Mt. Rainier National Park? Hop on our Mt. Rainier Shuttle service. Upon arrival at the Sunrise Visitor Center, guests will have approximately 2-3 hours to explore the area. The shuttle will collect guests waiting at the pickup zone and return to the parking lots at Crystal Mountain. The cost of the shuttle includes the National Park entrance fee.
  
• Make sure the Summit House Restaurant hours are not affected by a private event.
  
• Check out our summer trail maps for hiking adventures!