Crystal questions

Hey everyone, I have a few questions regarding Crystal. Just saw the half price ticket sale which ends tomorrow, so. . . 
I want to meet my son there, who'll be coming down from Bellingham. I'll be coming from Portland. 
Due to schedule conflicts, it looks like we can either do it next weekend, 25/26, or we have to wait until sometime in April. 
1: How is it skiing in April? Similar, I'd imagine to Hood, i.e. spring-like. Could be good, or? 
2: Lodging. My son has used an Airbnb in Enumclaw that he's liked, but it's booked for next weekend. 
I did see the Guesthouse in Enumclaw with space available next weekend; anyone stay there before, and/or anyone have any other recommendations that are halfway affordable? 
Any places closer to Crystal? Probably more $$$. 

That's it for now. Totally appreciate any insights and info. I've only been to Crystal once, years ago, now, and really dug it. Looking forward to another trip. 
Cheers! 

Dumb questions? No responses? 

Crystal should be still spinning the lifts in April, but check with guests service for sure, as they will be winding things down, new construction, patrol starting to thin out to guide in the mountains, etc.  spring corn season for sure.  
if I were you, I say Drive up to B Ham, hang in town with your son, great vibe in that Hip Town, hit Mt. Baker for April Powder laps or tour out to the Arm and hit up chair 9 in Valhalla ( Glacier) classic ski bar, get back to B Ham for some Hippie type hanging out.  
Mt Baker is going off big time this year. Save some cash on your tickets and food and soak in the real deal vibe of old school skiing on a big mountain without paying for parking. Have a great time with your son.  Snow is snow 
just my point of view, I’m an old Crystal guy( 20 years of slepping boo)) that has moved north and now has fallen  in love with Baker.  
think snow 

Not dumb questions but traffic on TAY seems to have dried up. Depending on the season April can be great at Crystal- last year was epic. No comment on lodging but midweek at the Elk isnt too crazy. I would much rather ski Crystal than Baker even tho they get way more snow. Terrain at Crystal is way superior, especially for skiers willing to hike. IMHO, of course. 

Thank you, Bill. Great response! 

Thanks Miyakat. Good info, for sure! 

I agree with your response, Baker slack country is the real deal ( no control work at all) the Arm is so inviting as it’s right there. If you want a little more for your boot pack or skin track, well  Mt Shuksan is right there for you with its hanging glaciers and true no fall zones, but yup Crystal has more challenging area, that is controlled.