Buck Chairlift Dedication Ceremony & Celebration opens the Holidays at Crystal Mountain.
Countless hours of work since last spring and an abundance of snow over the last month will culminate in a celebration on Friday, December 20 (3-7pm) as Crystal Mountain officially dedicates the new Buck Quad Chairlift.
The ceremony will begin at the base of Buck at 3pm kicking off one of the most exciting times of the year as skiers and boarders take to the slopes for the holiday break. Lift tickets are 5 for $50 on Friday with a celebration featuring music, food and drink specials as well as prizes at Kinlochen Plaza near the new lift.
Thanks to some ingenuity from the founders, a simple tow rope transported the first skiers to the top of Buck in 1956 (photo available). Some of the very same people who were there that day will be on hand as Crystal breaks the banner (3pm) on a new Skytrac Quad, similar to the Loki Quad installed two years ago. The new Buck Quads capacity will allow skiers and snowboarders quicker access to the top where three new runs (Buckaroo, Buck Glades and Gorge Glades) await. The original Buck run has also been recontoured as part of this project.
The new chairlift as well as expansion and improvements to the slopes are only part of the $4 million investment the resort has made over the last year. Crystal has added snowmaking infrastructure and a PistenBully Winch Cat to its fleet, both of which were integral to the quickest winter start in the resorts history. Added seating in the slopeside Clipper Cafe and a remodeled Wild Tomato Restaurant also represent significant commitments that provide an enhanced experience for the thousands of guests that visit the resort each year.
Enjoy food, fun, giveaways and more! Celebration will be held at the base of Buck chair on the Kinlochen Plaza from 3-7pm.
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1pm-Close
Sundays – January 5, 12, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 2014
On select Sundays families receive discounts on lift tickets, standard downhill rental equipment, and mountain activities. Plus, kids eat dinner FREE in the Wild Tomato.
Lift Ticket & Rental Equipment Discounts
| Lift Tickets & Rental Equipment |
Adult
(18-64) |
Teen
(13-17) |
Jr/Sr
(7-12/65-79) |
Child (6 & Under)/
Superior (80+)
|
| 1pm-to-Close Lift Ticket |
$30 |
$25 |
$20 |
FREE |
| With Standard Rental |
$45 |
$40 |
$35 |
$10 |
| Helmet Rental |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
Family Sunday Hours: 1pm-Close; View Current Lift Hours
Kids Eat Dinner FREE
Every Family Sunday, kids 6 and under eat dinner in The Wild Tomato for FREE!
Limit one child per paying adult. Ages 6 and under. Only available 5-9 pm. Must show valid Family Sunday lift ticket.
Mountain Activity Discounts
Add one or more of the following activities for only $5 per person, per activity with a valid Family Sunday lift ticket.
• Indoor Pool Access
• Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass
• Cross-Country Ski Rental
• Snowshoe Rental
• Ice Skate Rental
Crystal Spa Specials
Discount Services at Crystal Spa. Call 888.968.7686 ext. 7200 for details.
A 16% adjustable gratuity and 2% service charge will be added to all spa services. Services are subject to availability.
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Grab your snowshoes and put your winter running skills to the test with Crystal Mountain’s 5K Snowshoe Stomp.
First 100 5K registrants receive a Snowshoe Stomp beanie hat! ALL registrants receive a participation bag full of fun, post-race bowl of chili on the Kinlochen Plaza and unlimited marshmallows to roast at the bonfire!
Top male and female competitors win 2 all day lift tickets and a prize mug! Top three in each 5k category and top three in Short Stomp win a prize mug including hot chocolate and more! All Short Stomp participants receive beads, ribbons and hot chocolate.
Schedule of Events
10am – Snowshoe Stomp
Entry Fee: $20; $25 day-of-race
11am – Kids Short Stomp
Entry Fee: $5
11:30am – Awards presentation on the Kinlochen Plaza
Snowshoe Stomp Registration
Please register in advance at the Park at Water’s Edge, or by calling 888.968.7686, ext. 7000.
Need snowshoes? Limited snowshoe rentals are available for $10.
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