Crystal Mountain, Michigan

Infobox ski area
name=Crystal Mountain
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location=Thompsonville, MI
nearest_city=Traverse City, MI
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vertical=375 ft.
top_elevation= convert|1132|ft|m|abbr=on.
base_elevation= convert|757|ft|m|abbr=on.
skiable_area= 85 acres
number_trails=45
nightskiing=27 slopes lighted for night skiing, seven nights a week (early and late season varies)
longest_run= One half mile
liftsystem=9 total: 1 detachable high-speed quad chair, 2 fixed-grip quad chairs, 2 triple chairs, 2 double chairs, and 2 "carpet style" surface lifts
lift_capacity= 12,400 skiers per hour
terrainparks=2
snowfall=125" average per year
snowmaking=98%
external_link=http://www.crystalmountain.com

Crystal Mountain Resort is a four season destination resort and conference center located in Benzie County, Michigan. The resort offers numerous recreational activities, including downhill & cross country skiing during the winter months, and golf, water activities, and an alpine slide in the spring, summer and fall.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Crystal Mountain's skiing and snowboarding season runs from approximately Thanksgiving weekend to early April, depending on weather conditions. The resort receives an average of over 120" of natural snowfall, which is bolstered by an extensive snowmaking system that is capable of covering 98% of Crystal Mountain's 85 acres of skiable terrain. 45 downhill slopes are served by 7 charlifts, including the "Crystal Clipper" high-speed detachable quad chair, and two carpet-style surface lifts. 27 slopes are lighted for night skiing.

Golf

Crystal Mountain features two 18-hole championship golf courses. The Betsie Valley course, the resort's original golf course, plays at convert|6567|yd from the blue tees. The Mountain Ridge course, which hosts the Michigan Women's Open each summer, plays 7,077 from the blue tees.

The resort is also nationally recognized for its Golf School, which offers golf instruction to players of all ages and ability levels.

Lodging

Overnight loding is available in over 250 hotel rooms, suites, condominiums, townhouses and vacation homes, which are located near the skiing & golf facilities throughout the resort property.

Awards & Recognition

Crystal Mountain was voted the #1 ski resort in the Midwest by "SKI Magazine" in 2005.Crystal is one of 60 golf courses in Michigan to be certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program.Crystal Mountain's golf school has been named a Top 25 golf school by Golf Magazine. The resort's PGA Director of Golf, Brad Dean, has twice been named Teacher of the Year by the Michigan section of the PGA.