Crystal Mountain (Michigan) vs Treetops Sylvan Resort

Crystal Mountain (Michigan) and Treetops Sylvan Resort (Michigan) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCrystal Mountain (Michigan)Treetops Sylvan Resort
Vertical drop338 ft (103 m)223 ft (68 m)
Summit elevation1,132 ft1,339 ft
Base elevation794 ft1,115 ft
Lifts84
Runs5520
Beginner terrain27%15%
Intermediate terrain54%35%
Expert terrain19%50%
Night skiingYes-

Crystal Mountain has the bigger vertical (338 ft vs 223 ft); Crystal Mountain has more runs (55 vs 20); Treetops Sylvan Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Crystal MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Treetops Sylvan ResortIndy 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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