Crystal Mountain Snowshoe & Optional Gondola Ride

Approximately 5 miles roundtrip

Price: $239/person plus 6% online booking fee ($253 total)

At a glance: Go snowshoeing in the beautiful Cascade Mountains at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort! No experience necessary and all equipment is included. This beautiful 5 mile snowshoe hike includes lush evergreen forests and stunning views.

What's included: Roundtrip transportation from hotel/home/airbnb to trailhead, parking fees, lunch, snacks, snowshoes, trekking poles, backpack, gaiters, and a professional guide experienced in winter hiking.

What’s not included: Optional gondola ride. Available for purchase from ticket booth.

We keep our group size small (no more than five plus guide) so you can hike at your own pace and enjoy 1:1 time with our knowledgeable guides.

Always wanted to try snowshoeing but didn't know where to start? Are you an avid hiker but don't ski or snowboard? Eager to enjoy the beauty of the mountains? What are you waiting for?!

Itinerary

7:30 am Depart Seattle (we pick up from your hotel/Airbnb/VRBO/Home)

10:00 am Arrive Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

10:00 am Optional Scenic Gondola Ride

10:30 am - 2:30 pm Snowshoe Hike - approx. 5 miles

3:00 pm Stop in town of Greenwater

5:30 pm Return to Seattle

*Times are approximate. It often depends on how quickly each person hikes, trail conditions and traffic.

About the Hike

Crystal Mountain is just outside Mount Rainier National Park. It's known for white powder, the scenic Gondola rising 2,400 feet, and epic views of Mount Rainier on a clear day.

We'll pick you up from downtown Seattle (and surrounding areas) and drive to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort where we'll bundle up, strap on our snowshoes and go adventuring on the trails. Our experienced guides Josh and Sophia will show you the way. No experience is necessary to enjoy snowshoeing! It's nearly as easy as walking and is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors in winter.

Before the snowshoe there is an option to hop on the Gondola for a breathtaking trip up to the top. Gondola ride is purchased separately at the ticket window. We do not recommend purchasing your gondola tickets in advance because it may be closed due to weather conditions.

Our snowshoe hike will take us approximately 5 miles through a winter wonderland. The snowshoe trails wind their way through a heavily forested hillside overlooking the valley.

We provide all your gear; snowshoes, trekking poles, and backpack. All you need to bring is warm clothing, good boots and a bottle of water.

Didn't pack enough warm clothes? Don't worry, Crystal Mountain rents winter jackets and pants for an additional fee if needed.