matt_m Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 That just gives us AT skiers a chance to taste the good, sans lift ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocNoggin Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 often times resorts have leases with the USFS that only permit them to be open until a certain date, regardless of the snowpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Con Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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