Activities

Float to the top of Crystal Mountain for breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades. Take in the fresh summer air, admire the wildflowers, wander through the woods, or enjoy one of our many activities, including a challenging 18-hole disc golf course that spans from summit to base.

Welcome to Crystal Mountain’s first-ever aerial adventure course; the ultimate outdoor summer challenge. Whether you're a seasoned thrill-seeker or a first-timer, we've got something for everyone at the high ropes course this summer next to the Quick Stop yurt in Discovery Meadow.

Welcome to Crystal’s newest summer activity! Take your summer adventure to new heights on the 24-foot-tall Crystal Climbing Wall. With 3 auto-belay stations, this is a great way to get an introduction to climbing in a safe, and family-friendly way.

Skip the hassle. Take the shuttle. This summer, there's no need to make a reservation or look for a parking spot at Mt. Rainier National Park.  We offer shuttle services to the Sunrise Visitor Center starting July 4th, 2025. Shuttle costs include the park entrance fee, and spots are available online up to 24 hours in advance or on the day of at Crystal Mountain. Book your spot today!

The Scenic Gondola, Flying Raven Adventure Course, and Climbing Wall can all be yours for less this summer when you purchase the Adventure Pack bundle. Maximize your summer adventure, defy gravity three times in one day, and save!

Witness Mt. Rainier and the Cascades from multiple vantage points in one day,  hassle-free. Scenic Bundle tickets include access to our gondola and a shuttle to Mt. Rainier National Park's Sunrise Visitor Center. This is your chance to witness some of the best views in the country the easy way, for less.

Take in breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and lush meadows filled with colorful wildflowers. Crystal offers a combination of both easy and difficult trails.

Come play up to 36 holes between a lower and upper course at Crystal. This is a great activity for kids and adults alike. Take a scenic ride up the Mt. Rainer Gondola, and play the summit course, or head over to the base of discovery and do the base course.

This all-ages activity puts your gold mining and precious stone identification skills to work!

A ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola takes you up 2,400 feet to the summit, where you'll find breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range.

Crystal hosts a NASTAR-approved race course on Quicksilver. NASTAR provides recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family despite when and where they race.

Join us at Crystal Mountain to get your AIARE 1 certification! Learn the fundamentals of backcountry travel and rescue techniques from the pros and get hands-on experience practicing your skills.

Crystal Mountain offers night skiing and snowboarding during the weekends or holidays from December through February. Night time skiing and snowboarding is a great way to extend your day or get a late start after working during the day. Lifts available for night skiing include Discovery, Gold Hills & Quicksilver.

The Crystal Park crew is all about providing fun and creative features for all ages and abilities by improving and expanding our terrain park big time. Whether you’re looking to hit your first feature, or ready to nail the bigger jumps, you’re sure to find fun in our ever-evolving parks.

Looking to slow down the pace and explore the mountain on foot? Crystal Mountain has 6 new snowshoe trails in the Bullion Basin area with varying difficulty from easy going slopes to steep climbs.

Crystal Mountain is your year-round destination for events, competitions, and festivals for all ages. Check out our events calendar to see what’s happening during your visit.

Use Crystal as your base camp for a mountain adventure. We have 30—and 50-amp hookups available to accommodate most RV sizes and tent camping sites.

You’ll find a great selection of the latest ski and snowboard accessories, clothing, gifts, souvenirs and more. Crystal Mountain Outfitters is now located in the Mountain Commons.