Hi friends,
As most of you in this area know, it’s not been a very snowy winter at all! We’ve not gotten snow to ski this year, and it’s not looking likely to happen for the remainder of the season. That being said, we are open during the week from 9am – 5pm for hiking on the trails, and we’d love to see you up here!
Please note that in May, the Crystal Lake Ski and Outdoor Center will be closed to the public until our Trail Race on August 26.
Hi friends,
The Crystal Lake Ski and Outdoor Center is open for day use activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing during the week this fall. Due to staffing, we’re not able to open for day use activities on weekends or for lodging.
We appreciate your support!
We are open for lodging day use activities through May 1, including hiking, fishing, biking, boating, sports, and horseback riding!
Please contact us at least two days in advance for day use, and at least one week in advance for lodging to reserve your spot at clskioutdoor@crystallakecamps.org or (570) 584-5608. Select days or weekends may be unavailable.
We will be open every day this week for skiing and snowshoeing from 9:00am-4:30pm for as long as there is enough snow coverage. We will be operating out of our main office, so please stop there (at the sign in the road) to check in before heading down to the Ski Shop.
Current Trail Conditions
We’re going to remain open as long as there is enough snow coverage on the ground while the weather warms. It is very much spring conditions, which means the bulk of trails still have skiable cover, but there are spots where grass is coming through, and there are areas where it is firm and fast. We’re here for you if you need to get your final ski fix in for the season!
Road Conditions
Most of the mountain road has no ice; our road has a little ice which should slush up with the warm temperatures tomorrow. Most cars should be fine driving in, but if you are wary, we recommend that guests have snow tires, chains, 4WD and/or AWD. Crystal Lake is not responsible for assisting anyone who gets stuck. The best option is to call non-emergency police for assistance, or Shrewsbury township for plow help: (570) 584-3079.
Directions
DO NOT FOLLOW ANY GPS OR INTERNET DIRECTIONS. ANY OTHER ROUTE FROM US 220 DOES NOT HAVE WINTER MAINTENANCE AND IS IMPASSABLE.
Ski Info
Snow Info
We will be open 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday 3/1 for skiing and snowshoeing. We will be operating out of our main office, so please stop there (at the sign in the road) to check in before heading down to the Ski Shop.
Current Trail Conditions
The spring conditions continue to be hard and fast, though with warmer temperatures Tuesday, trails may soften up. We have maintained good coverage on our upper trails, and have been touching up grooming as needed. We are unsure how long we will be able to maintain the current snow, so come up to ski while you can!
Road Conditions
Most of the mountain road has no ice; our road has a little ice which should slush up with the warm temperatures tomorrow. Most cars should be fine driving in, but if you are wary, we recommend that guests have snow tires, chains, 4WD and/or AWD. Crystal Lake is not responsible for assisting anyone who gets stuck. The best option is to call non-emergency police for assistance, or Shrewsbury township for plow help: (570) 584-3079.
Directions
DO NOT FOLLOW ANY GPS OR INTERNET DIRECTIONS. ANY OTHER ROUTE FROM US 220 DOES NOT HAVE WINTER MAINTENANCE AND IS IMPASSABLE.
Ski Info
Snow Info
We will be open 9:00am – 4:30pm today, Monday 2/28 for skiing and snowshoeing. We will be operating out of our main office, so please stop there (at the sign in the road) to check in before heading down to the Ski Shop.
Current Trail Conditions
Conditions continue to be hard and fast, and most of our trails are still hard and frozen, but we do have some good skiing (see image below: Boardpile Trail today 2/28, 11am). We groomed and set tracks on select trails this morning, loosening up some of the snow.
Road Conditions
Most of the mountain road has no ice; our road has a little ice. We recommend that guests have snow tires and/or chains to make it up the mountain, in addition to 4WD or AWD. Crystal Lake is not responsible for assisting anyone who gets stuck. The best option is to call non-emergency police for assistance, or Shrewsbury township for plow help: (570) 584-3079.
Directions
DO NOT FOLLOW ANY GPS OR INTERNET DIRECTIONS. ANY OTHER ROUTE FROM US 220 DOES NOT HAVE WINTER MAINTENANCE AND IS IMPASSABLE.
Ski Info
Snow Info
We will be open 9:00am – 4:30pm Sunday 2/27 for skiing and snowshoeing. We are unsure how long we will be able to keep the current snow, so come up to enjoy skiing on the beautiful trails while you can!
Current Trail Conditions
We will do grooming on select trails in the morning. Early conditions will be hard and fast but temp at noon is expected to soften snow for a Sunday afternoon of good skiing. No tracks will be set.
Road Conditions
Most of the mountain road has no ice; our road has a little ice. We recommend that guests have snow tires and/or chains to make it up the mountain, in addition to 4WD or AWD. Crystal Lake is not responsible for assisting anyone who gets stuck. The best option is to call non-emergency police for assistance, or Shrewsbury township for plow help: (570) 584-3079.
Directions
DO NOT FOLLOW ANY GPS OR INTERNET DIRECTIONS. ANY OTHER ROUTE FROM US 220 DOES NOT HAVE WINTER MAINTENANCE AND IS IMPASSABLE.
Ski Info
Snow Info
Crystal Lake will be open on Saturday 2/26 from 9:00-4:30! From the Thursday night weather, we got up to 3 inches of snow, more on the higher terrain than lower. It is spring conditions with a granular sugary snow; there will not be any tracks. Come on up and get in some skiing!
We received a couple inches of snow, and we’re needing to wait to groom until the temperatures drop back down to let the snow set. If conditions warrant, we’re looking forward to reopening on Saturday!