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Crystal Mountain

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BC Winter Activities - Downhill Skiing - Cross Country Skiing - Snow Boarding - Snowshoeing - Golf Courses - Snowmobile - Spa Treatments - Scuba Diving - Storm Watching - Wineries & Vineyards - Parks and Trails

Okanagan Valley EH! Crystal Mountain Located near: Westbank, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, B.C.

Crystal Mountain, is nearest Westbank, B.C. which is just a short distance south of Kelowna, British Columbia, in the Okanagan Valley. A smaller mountain resembling the character, personality and comfort of, say, a next door neighbour you like. Crystal Mountain is a winter and summer mountain destination filled with activity of the heart and mind surrounded by trees and views without the big ski hill distractions.

Crystal Mountain is about the important things in winter - fun and laughs - when skiing, snow boarding or snowshoeing. Summers bring out the hikers and bikers in the summer. All seasons enjoy the mountain from the top elevation of 1433 m (4700 ft) down covering over 65 Hectares of terrain and slopes and mountain range.

The winter season on Crystal Mountain brings out the skiers and snow boarders in droves as the hill is close to the community of Westbank, B.C. An easy drive. Families, especially like to take the short drive up to the ski mountain as 30% of the ski runs are for beginners, 50% for intermediate and only 20% of the total ski runs are "Black Diamond". The most difficult style of run.

The popular local ski hill has 2 chair lifts. At the top of Crystal Mountain it is a 232 m (760 ft.) vertical drop looking down for all skiers and snow boarders. In total the hill has 24 trails to explore with the longest ski run around 1600 m (6000 ft.). Snow boarders will enjoy the small park and pipe work to play on. Snowshoe enthusiasts will encounter fresh snow and remote surroundings.

The ski mountain has a main lodge with a cafe, a very well received ski school for kids, ski and snow board rentals. The mountain is close to some of the main communities in the Okanagan Valley so it is recommended to find accommodations in one of those communities.

Westbank, Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, B.C.