Crystal Mountain vs Mission Ridge
Crystal Mountain and Mission Ridge 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 | Crystal Mountain | Mission Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Mission Ridge
Limited
Intermediates
Crystal Mountain
Very good
Mission Ridge
Good
Experts
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Mission Ridge
Limited
Off-piste
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Mission Ridge
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Mission Ridge
Not ideal
Families
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Mission Ridge
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Mission Ridge
Limited
Budget
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Mission Ridge
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Crystal Mountain | Mission Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 36.7 km | 33.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 400 m | 662 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 7 |
| Top elevation | 2059 m | 2064 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | July (~117cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Crystal Mountain
36.7 km
Mission Ridge
33.4 km
Vertical drop
Crystal Mountain
400 m
Mission Ridge
662 m
Lifts
Crystal Mountain
26
Mission Ridge
7
Top elevation
Crystal Mountain
2059 m
Mission Ridge
2064 m
Snow reliability
Crystal Mountain
good snow
Mission Ridge
good snow
Snowiest month
Crystal Mountain
July (~117cm)
Mission Ridge
No data
Day pass
Crystal Mountain
€180
Mission Ridge
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Crystal Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs.