Monday, May 16, 2005


The Alpine Inn is a perfect location for wedding receptions and special parties. Posted by Hello

Mt. Rainier is "The Mountaineering Destination" for the Lower 48. Posted by Hello

Sunrise is a great place to take the kids. You can find snow even in June!! Posted by Hello

Wildflowers are everywhere in the summer!!  Posted by Hello

More Wildflowers Posted by Hello

Thursday, May 12, 2005


In the summer you can drive through packwood from Portland and go over the pass to Mt. Rainier & Crystal Mt. In the Winter the pass is closed so you need to go through Enumclaw. Take I-5 North.
Take the WA-512 EAST exit, exit number 127, towards PUYALLUP/MT. RAINIER.
Merge onto WA-512 E.
Take the WA-167 NORTH exit towards SEATTLE(WA-410 E)/YAKIMA.
Merge onto WA-167 N.
Take the WA-410 EAST exit towards SUMNER/YAKIMA.
Merge onto WA-410 E.
Turn LEFT onto CRYSTAL MT BLVD.
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Take I-5 South.
Take the I-405 NORTH exit, exit number 154A, on the left towards RENTON.
Merge onto I-405 N.
Take the WA-167 exit, exit number 2, towards RENTON/AUBURN.
Take WA-18 East toward AUBURN.
Take WA-164 Southeast toward ENUMCLAW.
Take left onto WA-410 E.
Turn LEFT onto CRYSTAL MT BLVD.
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A Picture of Mt. Rainier from Crystal Mt. Posted by Hello

Mt. Wild Flowers Posted by Hello

Mt. Rainier at Sunset. Posted by Hello

After a long Hike on Mt. Rainier Din at the Alpine Inn. Posted by Hello

The Alpien Inn is great for groups, wedding and summer retreats. Call Crystal Mt. Hotesl 1 888 SKI-6400 for reservations. CrystalHotels.com Posted by Hello

The Snorting Elk Cellar will also be open this summer with full cocktail service. Posted by Hello

Walk across the bridge at the base of Crystal Mt. and have dinner at the Alpine Inn Resturaunt. Posted by Hello

Hike or Bike the trails of Crystal Mt. with views of Mt. Rainier. Posted by Hello

Here is a good pic of Crystal Mt Ski Area with Mt. Rainier in the back ground. Posted by Hello

Crystal Mt. (7000ft) is only 6 miles away from the peak of Mt. Rainier (14,000ft) and provides beautiful views of the Mt. and White River Valley. You can also see Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood and Mt. Baker form the top of Crystal On a clear day.
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