Scenic hike, foraging, and craft cocktails on Crystal Mountain.
Wildcrafted
Sep
14
Sun
Date & Time
Sep. 14, 2025
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable alpine experience that blends outdoor exploration with culinary delight. Your journey begins with a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola, soaring high above the treetops to the summit of Crystal Mountain. Take in panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades before setting off on a guided hike, where our hosts share the region’s rich ecology and natural history.
Meander through alpine meadows and forested trails andforage for seasonal delights that define the flavors of late summer in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, enjoy gourmet snack breaks designed to reflect the local landscape and refresh your senses.
Back at the base, we’ll gather at the Mountain Commons Lodge for a hands-on craft cocktail class led by the talented team from Simple Goodness Sisters. Mix refreshing seasonal cocktails with foraged ingredients and premium spirits, then toast to the day's adventures over a gourmet lunch prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Whether you're a nature lover, foodie, or cocktail enthusiast, this elevated mountain experience promises to nourish thebody, mind, and spirit.
Sep
14
Sun
Scenic hike, foraging, and craft cocktails on Crystal Mountain.
Wildcrafted
Date & Time
Sep. 14, 2025
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable alpine experience that blends outdoor exploration with culinary delight. Your journey begins with a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola, soaring high above the treetops to the summit of Crystal Mountain. Take in panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades before setting off on a guided hike, where our hosts share the region’s rich ecology and natural history.
Meander through alpine meadows and forested trails andforage for seasonal delights that define the flavors of late summer in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, enjoy gourmet snack breaks designed to reflect the local landscape and refresh your senses.
Back at the base, we’ll gather at the Mountain Commons Lodge for a hands-on craft cocktail class led by the talented team from Simple Goodness Sisters. Mix refreshing seasonal cocktails with foraged ingredients and premium spirits, then toast to the day's adventures over a gourmet lunch prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Whether you're a nature lover, foodie, or cocktail enthusiast, this elevated mountain experience promises to nourish thebody, mind, and spirit.
Simple Goodness Sisters is a line of specialty beverage products crafted to make the tastiest possible drinks at home, simply. Farmed just down from the mountain in Wilkeson, Simple Goodness Sisters products capture the intense, pure flavors of a season and naturally preserve them. With simple syrups in seasonal flavors, rimming sugars and salts, and “drinking vinegar” shrubs, Simple Goodness Sisters products make delicious craft cocktails, mocktails, and more.
Timeline:
9:00 a.m.: Check-In opens, Location: Gondola Plaza – base area
9:30 a.m.: Meet Guides & take gondola ride to summit
10:00 a.m.: Start Crystal Mountain trail, Location: Summit Ridgeline
11:00 a.m.: Mountain to Glass ingredient harvest, Location: Lake Elizabeth
11:30 a.m.: Trailside Treat, Location: Henskin Lake
1:00 p.m.: Lunch & Craft Cocktail Workshop, Location: Mountain Commons Lodge
3:00 p.m.: End of event
Age: 21+
What to bring:
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable footwear with good traction
- Bring layers (It can get cold in the shade even on hot days)
Hiking Options:
Easy: Hike ‘Summit Ridgeline’, starting the day off with a gondola ride to the summit, guided interpretive hike of the summit ridgeline learning about the natural environment and history of the area, then take the gondola where lunch awaits.
Moderate: Hike ‘Summit to Base’, starting the day off with a gondola ride to the summit and descending Crystal Mountain to Silver Creek trail with foraging stops along the journey.
SUMMIT TO BASE (CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN TO SILVER CREEK TRAIL) Ride the Mt. Rainier Gondola to the summit, walk the service road towards the Green Valley chairlift, take a sharp left just before the chairlift. The Crystal Mountain trail starts below Powder Bowl. Meander through ski runs, alpine lakes, and an old mining area called Jim Town. Once you reach Henskin Lake, you will continue onto the Silver Creek trail back to the base area. 4.8 miles, 2,472 ft elevation loss, taking approx. 3 hours to hike.
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