Here’s a photo from last year hiking up at Crystal Mountain Resort. I passed by this small lake tucked into the trees on a blue-sky summer day.

I remember stopping for a few minutes just to take in the reflection across the water. It was one of those quiet summer moments that stays with you.

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Early morning light catching the snowmaking mist.

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Looks like the only western Washington ski area operating today is #CrystalMountain, who aren't running shuttles and only sold 400 parking spots. So if you're there, congrats, you lucky person!

A few places hope to open tomorrow and my area thinks Monday or Tuesday.

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From the top of Crystal Mountain last winter, looking down Powder Bowl with Mount Rainier rising in the distance. Those two lenticular clouds hovering like UFOs made the whole scene feel otherworldly – one of those days where the mountains just hand you perfection on a plate. 🌞

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The old Crystal Mountain ski shop glowing against a snowy night.

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That crisp alpine air makes the climb worth every step.

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Looking south from the top of Crystal Mountain: Powder Bowl and Silver King in front, Three Way Peak to the left, Mount Adams on the far horizon.

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