Crystal Mountain (Washington) vs Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area

Crystal Mountain (Washington) and Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area (Washington) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCrystal Mountain (Washington)Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area
Vertical drop2,356 ft (718 m)574 ft (175 m)
Summit elevation6,765 ft5,446 ft
Base elevation4,409 ft4,872 ft
Lifts113
Runs848
Beginner terrain16%13%
Intermediate terrain45%63%
Expert terrain39%24%
Night skiingNo-

Crystal Mountain has the bigger vertical (2,356 ft vs 574 ft); Crystal Mountain has more runs (84 vs 8); Crystal Mountain skews more expert (39% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Crystal MountainIkon Pass: unlimited days
Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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