Crystal Mountain (Michigan)
| Crystal Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Location | Thompsonville, Weldon Township, Michigan |
| Vertical | 314 ft (96 m). |
| Top elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m). |
| Base elevation | 757 ft (231 m). |
| Skiable area | 103 acres (420,000 m2) |
| Trails | 58 |
| Longest run | One half mile |
| Lift system | 8 total: 1 detachable high-speed quad chair, 3 fixed-grip quad chairs, 2 triple chairs, and 2 "carpet style" surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 12,400 skiers per hour |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | 132" average per year |
| Snowmaking | 98% |
| Night skiing | 27 slopes lighted for night skiing |
| Website | www |
Crystal Mountain Resort is a resort and conference center located near the village of Thompsonville in Benzie County, Michigan. The resort's area forms the Crystal Mountain census-designated place. The resort offers recreational activities including downhill and cross country skiing the winter months, and golf, water activities, and an alpine slide in other seasons. The resort was founded in 1956. In March 2015 the resort announced it was planning a $9 million expansion project that will add new ski runs, lifts, lodging, retail and other amenities.