Crystal Carriage House

11/14/2024

Exciting new spaces!
While planning your trip, include a stay at the Crystal Carriage House.

This year we are stoked to welcome you all to Mountain Commons Lodge❄️ Our brand-new 25,000 sq ft space will feature the all-new Crystal Mountain Outfitters, expanded slope side dining options and stunning views of the mountain.

Along with new amenities such as Brew 62 Cafe (inside or via our outdoor coffee window), Bootpack Bar, and the Mountain Commons Food Hall. We want to extend a thank you to our community for being patient for the opening on this space and to the crews who made this opening possible🙌

For more on Mountain Commons Lodge and what's new for the 2024/2025 season, head to the link in our bio!

11/05/2024

SR 410 Chinook and SR 123 Cayuse passes will remain CLOSED FOR THE SEASON following 30+ inches of snow at the summit of Chinook over the weekend. More could be coming this week, creating adverse road conditions and high avalanche danger.

Typically, we reopen these passes around Memorial Day weekend in the spring. See you then!

11/01/2024

Epic sunset at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington 😍

07/17/2024

Be aware and prepared!

FIRE WEATHER WATCH - WASHINGTON STATE: a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for laege area of Washington State in both sides of the cascades for dry lightning. Details as follows:

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in
effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.

* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

EAST
SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY...

Scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of North Central Washington Wednesday afternoon
and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible elsewhere across
Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands
and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Fire Weather Zone 702
Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Fire Weather Zone 703
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704), Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).

* Thunderstorms: Scattered dry thunderstorms are possible, LAL 6.

* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.

* Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined
with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts
that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds near
thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or
existing fires.

05/24/2024

Chinook/Cayuse Pass Update🚨

- Cayuse Pass (SR 123) will reopen by Friday morning, May 24.

- 9 miles of Chinook Pass (SR 410) will be closed from the SR 123 junction to Morse Creek due to a washout.

- Chinook Pass will be partially open from Crystal Mountain Boulevard to the SR 123 junction by Friday morning, May 24.

We hoped it would be better news, but we're very grateful for our workers who have been working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to repair the washout.

WHY IS CHINOOK PASS CLOSED?
A recent washout keeps Chinook Pass (SR 410) closed to travelers. This washout is located on a sharp and narrow section of the highway. Most of the work is done, but a guardrail needs to be installed before we reopen.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND RECREATION
Parking is not allowed at the SR 410/SR 123 junction near Cayuse Pass. Westside recreators who are seeking campgrounds east of the closure are encouraged to use alternate routes.

04/28/2024

It’ll be a while before Chinook Pass is open!

Hard at work with the clearing of Chinook Pass. The bathroom break may have to wait a bit. 😮

From WSDOT, sent to me by Harry Whitmore.

04/06/2024

Great deals and staff

We are a locally-owned shop selling skiing, snowboarding, XC, and snowshoe gear. We also offer extensive repair services and great customer service.

02/19/2024

02/02/2024

Escape the City for the next few days-Availability Feb.2 to 7th
Book thru our website

01/03/2024

Great opportunity

10/08/2023

Friendly reminder: pets are prohibited on ALL trails and in wilderness areas throughout Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is 97% designated wilderness and because of that, there are more risks than rewards for bringing your pet. Careful thought and consideration have been given to help protect you, your pet, the park’s natural beauty and wildlife.

Why can’t you have your pet on trails?

- Mount Rainier is wild. Your pet could become prey for wildlife. Bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and birds of prey all call Mount Rainier home.
- Pets have injured and killed park wildlife.
- Dogs are predators and their odors, especially urine and f***s, can impact wildlife. This ‘predator’ scent can linger, disrupting the native animals this park protects.
- Pets may dig or trample fragile vegetation or sensitive archaeological sites.
- Slippery slopes, icy snow, and unexpected cliffs can lead to extreme falls that can be fatal for your pet.
- Pets can also be anxious in unfamiliar environments which could lead them to react unexpectedly or attempt to run away. If a pet were to get lost, the odds of locating your pet again are low.
- Some people are uncomfortable around dogs; they may have allergies or other concerns. Park visitors should be able to enjoy the native wildlife in their natural environment without disruption from other visitors’ pets.

Pets ARE allowed in parking lots, campgrounds, and on paved roads open to public vehicles. Pets must always be on a leash shorter than 6 feet (2m). Always bag and dispose of pet waste. If you really want to hike with your pet, consider a scenic drive through the park with a hike on a pet-friendly trail before or after leaving the park. Service animals that have been individually trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of persons with disabilities are allowed on trails and in park facilities while they are working. For more information visit our website: https://go.usa.gov/x6A2v ~kk

NPS/ B.Burnett Photo