Very unscientific poll re: Crystal Mountain

When I originally posted this thread, my intent was to generate some discussion about Crystal's management's decisions and to gauge skier's reactions. I hope someone w/ Boyne Inc. is taking note of the comments, good and bad. To all the TAY members, keep them coming.

I've skied Crystal since I was three (now 27) and had a Season Pass/Elite Pass the entire time. I've been confused at thier approach to running the place, but since SnowGirl is listening (much appreciated) I will take this opportunity to make some suggestions. But first I must preface this by echoing the comments regarding Crystal's terrain rivaling any North American ski area and I will continue to buy a seasons pass there for the forseable future.

1. Build a terrain park: even for those of you who wouldnt ride it...it keeps groups of likeminded skiiers/riders in a concentrated place. The next generation of riders is not going to Crystal. Snoqualmie and Stevens make going to the mountain fun and affordable to young people and they are going to continue going there with thier families when they get older. Even as a skier I think the snowboard leash requirment has to go.

2. Expand your terrain: as opposed to putting more lifts to the same access. The Northway Chair and the "Tram" dont make much sense to me. I like the idea of the Bullion Basin chair if it actually goes through...I know the struggles of dealing with the forrest service so I assume this will all take a long time. ohhh yeah... pomas and t-bars are awesome

3. Build a bike park: Look at the numbers, more people rode the Whistler Bike park than played the Whistler golf courses. Stevens is going to open thier bike park next summer (I'll be there).

4. Discounted pass price for kids: I mentioned this above. I wouldnt even qualify for it, but as a "marketer" myself I think it would be a good idea for the long term.

5. Spring pass: Every year Crystal closes with great snow and people on this message board post pics of the great turns they scored on lift accessable terrain. I'd pay $200-$300 for a pass if you'd stay open til June. After all the only people who ski in April are pass holders.

thanks for listening

Not Exactly what you want to hear.

New for 2008-2009
It was a much quieter summer than last year but we still managed to stay busy!

During the summer months of 2008, aside from the usual lift, building and trail maintenence, Crystal Mountain completed the following projects:

> Launched a brand new website with interactive maps, exciting videos and new photo galleries.

> Paved both entrances to “B” lot and regraded the surface of the lot.

> A new drain field was installed for the Summit House restaurant and summit restrooms. Some upgrades were also made to the Summit House restrooms.

> Regraded the terrain at the bottom of the Northway Chairlift (which was installed the summer of 2007).

> Filled in the Quicksilver halfpipe and restored the run.

MDP Projects of tap (in no particular order):

> Installation of the Bullion Basin chairlift which would open new intermediate terrain. The lift will start in C-lot.

> Replacing the High Campbell chair with a fixed-grib quad.

> Installing the new waste water treatment facility.

> Trail work off the Forest Queen chairlift – widening and regrading.

> Clearing the 13F trail (lower Spook Hill)

> Base-to-Summit Tram (2-year project)

For detailed information on the Master Development Plan, included maps, visit the USFS website


From www.skicrystal.com/Press-Articles/2008-2...68/New-for-2008-2009

>Replacing the High Campbell chair with a fixed-grib quad.

hmm.... right now i love you have to trip over people who just stand there at the top considering there is no room with a double. I can't wait till it's a quad! yay!

>Replacing the High Campbell chair with a fixed-grib quad.

hmm.... right now i love you have to trip over people who just stand there at the top considering there is no room with a double. I can't wait till it's a quad! yay!

Little doubt the entire offload area would be regraded and reconfigured. Still a bad idea though.

Dont forget the top of Rex will be a tower lower once the tram is put in place so no direct access to Snorting elk :'(