49° North Mountain Resort vs Crystal Mountain
49° North Mountain Resort and Crystal Mountain are neighbouring resorts in Washington - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | 49° North Mountain Resort | Crystal Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Limited |
| Budget | Very good | Not ideal |
Beginners
49° North Mountain Resort
Limited
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Intermediates
49° North Mountain Resort
Good
Crystal Mountain
Very good
Experts
49° North Mountain Resort
Limited
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
49° North Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
49° North Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Families
49° North Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
49° North Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Budget
49° North Mountain Resort
Very good
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | 49° North Mountain Resort | Crystal Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 52.3 km | 36.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 567 m | 400 m |
| Lifts | 7 | 26 |
| Top elevation | 1761 m | 2059 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | July (~117cm) |
| Day pass | €47 | €180 |
Piste
49° North Mountain Resort
52.3 km
Crystal Mountain
36.7 km
Vertical drop
49° North Mountain Resort
567 m
Crystal Mountain
400 m
Lifts
49° North Mountain Resort
7
Crystal Mountain
26
Top elevation
49° North Mountain Resort
1761 m
Crystal Mountain
2059 m
Snow reliability
49° North Mountain Resort
variable snow
Crystal Mountain
good snow
Snowiest month
49° North Mountain Resort
No data
Crystal Mountain
July (~117cm)
Day pass
49° North Mountain Resort
€47
Crystal Mountain
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose 49° North Mountain Resort if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Crystal Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs.