Crystal et al Crazy closing?!

[matt_m]

Is it just me or is Crystal crazy to close in early April? With the base they have this year it seems PRIME for some sunburn spring skiing. Same goes for Blackcomb closing mid April. Got to be a lot of people still out on the slopes - It's certainly not lacking conditions wise!

[Weekend_Climberz]

That just gives us AT skiers a chance to taste the good, sans lift ticket.

[RocNoggin]

the amount of snow at the resorts has nothing to do with whether they stay open or close. once spring gets here and the days get warm and sunny most people stop skiing and start doing other things. while you are right, there still are lots of people still skiing, there just arent enough to support the economics of operating a ski resort. they are in it for the money, not for the great skiing.

[kurthicks]

often times resorts have leases with the USFS that only permit them to be open until a certain date, regardless of the snowpack.

[Mal_Con]

Until last year they alwaysclosed in the spring for lack of skiers not lack of snow. We were at Alpental yesterday great conditions and only a few dozen folks on the mountain.

[marylou]

MEDIA ADVISORY:

 

For immediate release

 

 

 

Crystal Mountain, WA- With over 400 inches of snow falling this season already and a 159 inch base, Crystal Mountain Management has decided to extend the ski season thru at least Sunday, April 16th. Crystal Mountain was originally set to close on Sunday, April 9th. All 2005-2006 season passes & ticket vouchers will be honored until the final closing date. Chairlifts will continue to run daily from 9am-4pm.

 

 

 

Since we will now be open on Easter we will continue with the Easter Sunrise Service tradition. The service will take place at the top of Crystal Mountain, near the Summit House Restaurant. Lifts will begin uploading at 5:00am until 5:45am. The Service will begin at 6:30am. All foot passengers must download to the base area by 8am, lifts will open at 9am as usual. No ticket is required for foot passengers to ride the lift. Anyone wishing to take skis or a snowboard must purchase a lift ticket or have a pass. There will be one window open for ticket sales from 5:15am-5: 45am. A continental breakfast will be available at the summit house starting at 5:30am.