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Get more winter with the Crystal Mountain Reserve Upgrade. It's more laps and more powder, with priority access on all high-speed detachable lifts, including the Mount Rainier Gondola. Designed for the days you need it most, priority access helps you move faster on weekends and holidays.

Purchase before May 14 to save up to $150!

New Benefits for 26/27 Seasonal Reserve:

  • Parking: Those who purchase the Seasonal Crystal Reserve upgrade receive parking reservation coverage for one vehicle throughout the 26/27 season. Details provided after purchase.
  • Voucher Code: Purchase before May 5th and receive a $150 voucher with the choice to apply it to a Seasonal A-Lot Parking Pass, a Seasonal Locker Pass, or a Seasonal Lesson or Freeride program.
  • Buy Now, Ride Now: Buy your 26/27 Crystal Reserve Seasonal pass and use it this season on weekends until March 29.


Why Wait? Enjoy Crystal Faster

  • 26/27 Seasonal: $999 - All Ages

    The Seasonal Reserve Upgrade is available to full Ikon, Crystal Anytime, and Crystal Military Passholders. Daily upgrades are available to anyone with a lift access product. Available in limited quantities to preserve everyone's experience on the mountain.

Community Giveback
Part of every 26/27 Crystal Mountain Reserve purchase goes right back into our community by supporting our Learn to Ski Program, giving local kids new to winter sports access to affordable lift tickets, lessons, and rentals during our 3-day mid-winter break program.


Priority Lift Line Access | The Day Is Yours
Smoother Days, More Skiing & Riding

Daily Reserve
Daily Reserve Upgrade
Daily Reserve Upgrades are no longer available for the 25/26 season. Stay tuned for more information about 26/27 Daily Reserve Upgrades in the fall.

frequently asked questions

Reserve is an upgrade to gain access to priority lift lines, granting quicker access to lifts.
Similar to ski school access or the singles line, the Reserve express lanes will offer priority entry to lifts. Lift line operators will be giving alternating priority to the Reserve line.
Yes, there are no restrictions on timeframe for purchase. However, limited quantities exist.
No, Reserve is valid for all weekends and holidays through March.
Yes. 26/27 Daily Reserve options will launch closer to next season.

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays through March.
Holidays include:

  • 12/18, 12/21-12/25, 12/28-1/1, 1/18, and 2/15.
Daily Reserve:
You will receive a Daily Reserve ticket, and once it’s validated at entry, you can use it to access priority lift lines for that day.

Seasonal Reserve:
You will receive a new season pass, and once it’s validated at entry, you can use it to access priority lift lines all season.
Daily Reserve passes purchased in advance can be picked up the morning of use at Guest Services on the bottom floor of Cascade Lodge. Walkup purchases are available at the ticket windows as well as at Guest Services.
Your new printed pass will be available for in-person pickup at any time during the season. You will receive an email with full instructions as we get closer to opening.
  • The seasonal upgrade is available to Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, Crystal Anytime, and Military Season Passes.
  • The daily upgrade is available to all guests, though a valid lift access product is still required.
  • Seasonal and daily quantities will be limited.
Crystal Mountain Reserve upgrades can only be used at Crystal Mountain. Other resorts may offer their own daily upgrades, which are sold separately.
No. You’ll still need a lift ticket or pass for lift access.
No, only those with a seasonal or daily Reserve upgrade purchased may use the priority lift lines.
Children 4 and under, whose lift access is free, may use the priority lift lines when accompanied by a Crystal Mountain Reserve upgrade holder (seasonal or daily). These children must stop by Guest Services to receive a daily pass that allows priority access. Children 5 and older are required to have a purchased Reserve upgrade.
 
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Crystal Mountain Reserve™ Terms & Conditions
Valid for use on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (Dec. 18 - Jan. 3, Jan. 18, Feb. 15) through March 2027. Reserve Pass does not grant resort access. Reserve Pass members must have a valid eligible pass product to access the resort and enjoy Reserve Pass privileges. Priority lift access privileges are shared with the resort’s Ski & Ride School lift access lanes. Participating lifts and availability of priority lift access privileges are at the sole discretion of the resort management and may be limited by weather, mechanical or maintenance issues, safety considerations, operating season, capacity, or any other reason. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Non-transferable. Personal use only. Other restrictions may apply. See resort website for full details.