Notice: For your safety, select mountain activities are paused June 12 - 14 for Total Archery Challenge. Please check Crystal This Week for a full schedule of events and activities. 

Press Releases

Crystal Mountain Announces Promotion of Molly Kreykes to Senior Sales Manager

Crystal Mountain is pleased to announce the promotion of Molly Kreykes to the position of Senior Sales Manager. Kreykes, who joined the resort in 2021, has served as a key member of the group sales team, most recently serving as group sales manager for the association market.

GameAbove Joins Coca-Cola as Presenting Sponsors of 2026 Michigan Women’s Open Championship

GameAbove has joined Coca-Cola as a presenting sponsor for the 2026 Michigan Women’s Open presented by Coca-Cola and GameAbove.

Crystal Scholarship Foundation Awards Over $39,000 to 2026 Recipients

Continuing an annual tradition of community-led investment in education, Crystal Mountain and the Crystal Scholarship Foundation (CSF) are proud to announce the 2026 class of scholarship recipients. This year, the foundation is awarding just over $39,000 to five new recipients and three second-year award winners.

A snowy start to spring with traditional and new warm-weather events on deck

In true northern Michigan fashion, Crystal Mountain is kicking off the spring season with a lot of snow on the slopes and plenty of warm-weather activities and events on deck. This seasonal transition is the perfect time to visit Crystal Mountain, as the resort offers a unique sense of calm and quiet experiences before the summer fun officially begins.

Good Morning America Visits Crystal Mountain

The snowy slopes of Crystal Mountain made the perfect backdrop for ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) this morning as Ginger Zee shared the spotlight with Crystal Community Ski Club.

Slopes open December 5, 2025

After more than 65 hours of snowmaking and more than a foot of natural snowfall, Crystal Mountain is thrilled to open the slopes Friday morning, December 5, for the 2025-2026 winter season. The lifts start spinning at 9 a.m., with the coveted first chair celebration taking place on the Loki Quad.

What's New at Crystal Mountain for Winter 2025-26

North Village groundbreaking, indoor golf, new snowsports director, flex passes, and a new mascot top the list of highlights for what’s new this winter at Crystal Mountain.

Tapping into the rucking trend with the inaugural Longevity Challenge

Crystal Mountain and Aevitas Medical are teaming up for the first-ever Longevity Challenge at Crystal Mountain on October 25.

Walk, run or ruck your way through the fall colors

While there are plenty of winter enthusiasts looking forward to skiing and snowboarding this time of year, this colorful stretch before the snow flies is the perfect opportunity to witness the beauty of the changing seasons in northern Michigan.