What a great year-round resort! Pristine Golf courses meander through woodlands and wetlands. Ski slopes have been dramatically expanded in the last couple years and provide a ...
there is so little base and overcrowded boring runs I would steer clear of this resort Pros: FLAT
The SceneRemotely located 30 miles southwest of Traverse City, Crystal Mountain Resort is only one of two ski resorts in the entire country selected to participate in both the Alpine and Nordic Premier Ski Programs of L.L. Bean.The SlopesCrystal's terrain would be considered tame for expert skiers, although two runs, Loki and Thor, are among the state's steepest. The emphasis at this family-owned resort is on families who want to ski together. The area is compact, making it easy for family members to ski different trails and still meet at the bottom of the same lift. Intermediates will especially like the wide-open expanses of Buck, a good cruiser with its own quad chair. Beginners usually head to the lightly pitched Cheers run, serviced by a double chair geared to move at a slower pace for novices.Vital StatsVertical drop: 375 feetLifts: 9Beginner terrain: 25 percentIntermediate terrain: 47 percentAdvanced terrain: 28 percentSnowboarding: Full facilities