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Crystal Mountain

Location

Weldon

United States

44° 31' 13.3248" N, 85° 59' 21.6276" W

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General info:

A North Michigan winter is like no other. On a rise above the Betsie Valley, and a short trip away from massive Lake Michigan, is Crystal Mountain, a favorite among Midwest skiers and riders. Crystal is a family-owned and operated ski resort and they work hard to keep guests coming back. Trails and a small stream meander through the village, while the Scottish-themed Kinlochen Lodge looms over the golf course and ski run. Snowboarders are welcome everywhere on the mountain and there are special terrain features that keep it fun whether you're sliding on one board or two. There are 85 acres in which to play and despite the relatively short vertical of 375 feet, one run rambles a half mile. Nine lifts serve 45 slopes of fun, 27 of them illuminated for night skiing seven nights a week.

BASE: 757ft
SUMMIT: 1132ft
VERTICAL DROP: 375ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 8
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 6
Surface: 2

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$55.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$55.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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