Catch the Sunrise at 6,872′
In celebration of the last day of the 2018-19 winter season, Crystal Mountain Resort will run the scenic gondola early for visitors to catch the sunrise at the summit of Crystal Mountain. The Mt. Rainier Gondola will be open starting at 5:30 a.m. for visitors to upload to watch the sunrise at 6:08 a.m. After enjoying the sunrise, guests may make a reservation in advance to have brunch at the Summit House Restaurant and continue to soak up the views of Mt. Rainier.
Schedule:
5:30 a.m. Mt. Rainier Gondola open for uploads (No skis allowed until 9:00 a.m. unless you added First Tracks to your reservation. Everyone must have a ticket or season pass to ride the gondola to enjoy the sunrise)
5:15 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. Ticket windows will be open for scenic tickets sales (everyone going up must have a ticket or season pass)
5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. Sunrise viewing along the ridge (Great for photographers wanting to capture a beautiful sunrise from the summit ridge)
6:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Non-Denomination Service (Optional)
6:08 a.m. Sunrise
7:00 a.m. First brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant
9:00 a.m. Second brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant
11:00 a.m. Third brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant
1:00 p.m. Fourth brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant
Summit House Brunch:
- Reservations will be accepted at 7am, 9am, 11am & 1pm
- Price: $29 adults 18+, $17 youth 5-17, Free 4 & under. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. (Must also purchase a gondola ticket or have a season pass)
- For an extra $20 those attending the 7 a.m. seating will have the option to add First Tracks in Green Valley at 8:15
- Reservations by phone: 360-663-3098. Credit card information will be taken when the reservation is made and guests will be charged in full.
- In the circumstances that weather moves in and we can’t operate the Mt. Rainier Gondola, the Brunch will be held at the Bullwheel
Brunch Buffet Menu
Assorted Frittata’s: Winter Mushroom & Thyme, Roasted Tomato & Basil, Olive & Artichoke
Applewood Bacon/ Breakfast Sausage Links
Roasted Red Potatoes Lyonnaise
Thyme Roasted Winter Root Vegetables
Seared Steelhead, Mixed Olive & Artichoke Tapenade, Braised Black Beans
Oven Roasted Tomato Mac N’ Cheese “Fondue” Bake
Herb Brined Brown Sugar Baked Ham, Carved, Horseradish Creme
Assorted Bread/Bagel/Pastry Display
Smoked PNW Salmon, Capers, Red Onions, Chive Whipped Cream Cheese, Tomato Relish
Assorted Deviled Eggs
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Bacon Lardons, Lemon, Parmesan
Mixed Green Salad, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, French Vinaigrette
Assorted Dessert Table
& More
Sunrise Easter Service:
The Easter Sunrise Service is optional for guest and will be held at 6:00 a.m. Service location will be held just down the ridge/stairs from the gondola terminal. Appropriate footwear and additional layers highly recommended. No reservations needed.
Skiing Easter Bunny
Catch him if you can… The Easter Bunny will hit the slopes with a basket of candy at 9:00 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
This will take place at the Alpine Inn starting at 12:30 p.m. for children 10 and under. Parents – please bring 12 candy-filled eggs to the Alpine Inn by 11 am.
