Crystal Mountain

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Pros
  • Family-friendly full-service resort
  • Good mix of terrain, half available for night skiing
  • Lodging for every taste and budget
Cons
  • Modest vertical

Overall

4

Less than an hour's drive from Traverse City, Crystal is one of the best mountains in Michigan with consistent Lake Effect snowfall and a variety of terrain – with a couple of bowl like trails. The après on weekends is unmissable and there's a wide range of non-skiing activities at the base.

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Crystal Mountain Reviews

Very Good 4.1 / 5
based on 9 reviews

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Superb!4.8 / 5Mar 22, 2020
Crystal Mountain ReviewsCrystal B.
advanced snowboarder
Unforgettable views. Love this place! The gondola to the top is nice and some really great runs at this mountain.. Has a nice area at the bottom for kids to play.... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Jan 15, 2020
PPPeter P.
expert snowboarder
Steep and deep. Tons of amazing stuff. Backcountry terrain. Easy hiking to deep access. Fun flow good lifts. Nice resort. I'm always amazed every time I go there I how much cool stuff I find. Exciting take your breath away riding.... More
Superb!5 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Crystal Mountain ReviewsJordan G.
intermediate skier
A great mountain for a day of skiing or a weekend. I have been probably 10 times and continue to find new fun places to explore. Also has a great backcountry if you are into that kind of thing. ;]... More
Average!3 / 5Feb 18, 2019
Crystal Mountain ReviewsEvan A.
expert snowboarder
It's a great mountain to ride the Backcountry and side country are amazing the snow is usually great and not the typical wet heavy snow that Washington is used to. Weekends and holidays are literally the worst even with fresh powder most everything will be torn up by midday. There are so many people good luck being able to call or text or... More
Average!2.6 / 5Apr 26, 2018
Crystal Mountain ReviewsKris S.
advanced skier
Great family area, but lift ticket prices have sky rocketed lately and grooming/snow making has gone downhill. It's become all about the real estate and "resort experience" and less and less about the quality and affordability of the skiing. As a 19 year season pass holder, this trend has been so disappointing.... More
Superb!4.5 / 5Nov 30, 2017
WRWill R.
intermediate skier
Really love skiing at crystal because of its proximity to my home. It also has an excellent selection of varied runs for all skill sets which caters to a multitude of abilities.... More
Fabulous!4.2 / 5Nov 17, 2017
NNate
advanced skier
This was my home resort when I was growing up and I loved it! It is the place that helped build my passion for skiing. Lots of terrian. Decent park. Solid hot tub to hit up. Pizza place about a mile down the road that was always a must stop. Some of my favorite ski memories happened at this resort.... More
Fabulous!4.2 / 5Nov 17, 2017
NNate
advanced skier
This was my home resort when I was growing up and I loved it! It is the place that helped build my passion for skiing. Lots of terrian. Decent park. Solid hot tub to hit up. Pizza place about a mile down the road that was always a must stop. Some of my favorite ski memories happened at this resort.... More
Good!3.8 / 5Nov 17, 2017
IIan
expert snowboarder
Crystal mountain is an amazing mountain with knarly terrain. Still holding on to it's small mountain feel. But will be getting busier with time. The snow is amazing. Side country and back country options available. Terrain is veried but is an experts paradise. Hiking out to the king is always worth it. The season is starting and it's looking like... More