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11/16/11--04:51: Midweek snowstorm could launch season at Crystal Mountain (chan 1030753)

Ski areas: Other Cascade resorts play wait-and-see | Crystal Mountain officials are counting on a midweek storm to bring enough snow to allow a limited opening Friday. The ski area announced its plans Tuesday based on the winter storm forecast for today and Thursday.


11/17/11--14:06: Most Cascades ski areas to open Friday, Saturday (chan 1030753)

Thanks to 11 inches of new snow, Crystal Mountain made it official this morning. The ski area will open at 9 a.m. Friday. The Mount Rainier Gondola and Green Valley chairlift will operate 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lift tickets will be $35 on Friday.
• SNOW RIDE GUIDE: Hidden gems, apps for skiers, budget tips, maps and more Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2011/11/17/most-cascade-ski-areas-to-open-friday-saturday/


11/18/11--06:05: All but one of Washington's Cascade resorts will open this weekend (chan 1030753)

Crystal Mountain buzzed with activity Thursday as ski patrollers marked runs, cooks loaded freezers and the beer man rolled kegs off his truck, all in preparation for Friday's season opening.


12/27/11--07:23: Skiers enjoy sudden snowfall; travelers beware storms ahead (chan 1030753)

Crystal Mountain has best day of young season, and a series of vigorous frontal systems is predicted to hit western Washington in the days ahead.


12/31/11--09:44: Mount Rainier Snow Play Area, road to Paradise both now open (chan 1030753)

The Snow Play Area at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park opened Saturday afternoon. The road from Longmire to Paradise opened earlier in the day, according to the park's Twitter feed. Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2011/12/31/mount-rainiers-road-to-paradise-to-open-as-soon-as-11-a-m-today-snow-play-area-might-open-this-weekend-too/


01/08/12--07:43: Crystal offers deals on lessons this month (chan 1030753)

Crystal Mountain Resort is offering discounts in January to encourage new skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes as part of a nationwide initiative with the National Ski Areas Association.


01/16/12--07:28: Ski areas issue powder alerts; avalanche danger 'considerable' (chan 1030753)

While snow is making the three-day weekend a challenge for many motorists, it’s a treat for skiers and snowboarders. Although one popular snow destination, Mount Rainier’s Paradise, is closed today. Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/01/16/ski-areas-issue-powder-alerts-avalanche-danger-considerable-rainiers-road-to-paradise-closed/