Crystal Mountain vs Three Summits
Crystal Mountain and Three Summits 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 | Three Summits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Three Summits
Good
Intermediates
Crystal Mountain
Very good
Three Summits
Good
Experts
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Three Summits
Limited
Off-piste
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Three Summits
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Three Summits
Not ideal
Families
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Three Summits
Limited
Snow Confidence
Crystal Mountain
Limited
Three Summits
Not ideal
Budget
Crystal Mountain
Not ideal
Three Summits
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Crystal Mountain | Three Summits |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 36.7 km | 43 km |
| Vertical drop | 400 m | 378 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 2059 m | 1175 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | July (~117cm) | January (~206cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Crystal Mountain
36.7 km
Three Summits
43 km
Vertical drop
Crystal Mountain
400 m
Three Summits
378 m
Lifts
Crystal Mountain
26
Three Summits
20
Top elevation
Crystal Mountain
2059 m
Three Summits
1175 m
Snow reliability
Crystal Mountain
good snow
Three Summits
variable snow
Snowiest month
Crystal Mountain
July (~117cm)
Three Summits
January (~206cm)
Day pass
Crystal Mountain
€180
Three Summits
€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.
Choose Three Summits if...
you want the bigger ski area.