I went skiing at Crystal Mountain during the pandemic. Here s what happened
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by Christina Ausley, Seattle P-I
Dec. 16, 2020
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This time last year, I was aimlessly driving up the winding winter roads which weave to Crystal Mountain Resort. I had moved to Washington just a year before, diving into some Evo ski sales, committing myself to learn the game of winter mountain sports while purchasing an Ikon pass and buying a pair of purple Salomon skis but still proudly touting my childhood long johns.
Nevertheless, I trekked up to Crystal Mountain Resort with an empty wallet and my new gear. I followed the roads lined with tall, snowy pines, questioning the fortitude of my tiny Honda Accord when an ice patch appeared in the distance. I arrived at the mountain for the very first time, alone and entirely uncertain of what came next.
Here s how you can cut down your own Christmas tree in Washington
KING 5 Environmental Reporter Michael Crowe went to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to hunt for his own family s Christmas tree this year. Author: KING 5 Staff, Michael Crowe Published: 6:36 PM PST December 11, 2020 Updated: 7:04 PM PST December 12, 2020
WASHINGTON Did you know you can cut down your own Christmas tree in Washington state? It s an activity the U.S. Forest says seems to be growing in popularity this year.
In the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, there are several areas to choose from where you can scout out your best tree but you do need to get a permit.