Crystal Ridge

[DooBoarder]

Anyone been in Crystal Ridge lately, or is the trail lacking snow to get in? Thanks.

 

[getoan]

I'm thinking of going and taking a look today, will update

 

[lewey]

please do. thinking about coming up to check it out over the holidays.

 

[Depsnolvr]

Reports from crystal are that the upper runs are great although the lower sections are pretty nasty with crusts

 

[Valemount Skier]

From some friends who were at Crystal Ridge on December 24
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Just a quick note to let everyone know that the top of the Crystal Ridge runs are beautiful champagne powder but the bottom half or more are not fun at all (ugly rain crust and low snow cover) so stay high.
The trail in is pretty good considering the lack of snow however a couple of the dips have water running through them and of course we managed to get stuck in one that was particularly deep so we built a spruce bow and snow bridge over it which worked very well.
There have been very few sled skiers up there especially on the higher runs.

 

[getoan]

My son and I took a cruise into Crystal Ridge ystday to check it out. Talked to a group in there, said it was the busiest on the hill they'd seen it. Same as above, snow is fantastic until the elevation the rain hit a few weeks ago. Trail access in and out where good other than the above mentioned roller coaster ride the last km or two in, bring on the snow!

 

[wooleybulley]

would like to try out crystal ridge this saturday if anyone wants to go ? i would be comming by myself to ride so need at least one person to double up with . im a pretty decent boarder but havent really been out this year and need to prep my legs for heli boarding on feb 20, i have beacon probe shovel and ast1 training. txt me if your interested 7808812081 ill try and get back on here before then to check for posts
also possibly looking for sledding buddies on sun and mon, i ride a 2014 pro. im no chris burandt but i can hold my own, quite competent at digging sleds out
my names kyle

 

[suzuki_ryder]

Where is crystal ridge located from Valemount? Going to try it out for the first time this weekend.


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[maxwell]

go here Crystal Ridge Sled Skiing - Home | Home

download the KMZ file for google earth shows the parking lot and trail. it is accessed from the westridge fsr if you have been into westridge before you drive right past the bridge into crystal ridge

 

[tko sled ed]

Any one want to go this weekend I would like to take my 14 yr old daughter but don't want to ski alone


From mooseknuckle sledding lodge
04 outback dd vortec

 

[VARDA]

Hi there

At this point, unless you are a tour'er, Crystal Ridge is not recommended. The lower half of the runs are completely rock hard and quite brutal to ski or board.

Sorry, but BC needs snow.....

 

[tko sled ed]

K thanks for the update Curtis


From mooseknuckle sledding lodge
04 outback dd vortec