# Crystal Mountain Resort: Scenic Mt. Rainier Gondola & Alpine Winter Experience > Place to go for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Daily 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (Mid-November through April, weather permitting) - Where: Crystal Mountain Resort, 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022 - Ages: All ages welcome; enclosed 8-passenger cabins accommodate folded strollers and infant carriers; kids 4 and under ride free - Price: Scenic gondola round-trip tickets: Adults $49–$59; Children (5–12) $34–$39; Kids 4 & under free; Guided snowshoe tours with equipment rental available - Schedule: Daily 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (Mid-November through April, weather permitting) - Organizer: Crystal Mountain Resort - Official page: https://www.crystalmountainresort.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/crystal-mountain-resort-scenic-mt-rainier-gondola-and-alpine-winter-ex--listing-35fe429ff45545c9a7f34223 ## About Crystal Mountain Resort, located on the northeast flank of Mount Rainier in Pierce County, operates Washington state's only high-speed 8-passenger enclosed gondola. In less than ten minutes, the Mt. Rainier Gondola whisks families nearly 2,500 vertical feet up to the mountain summit at 6,872 feet, stepping off into crisp subalpine air directly facing the glacier-cloaked north wall of Mount Rainier. From the summit ridge, families can admire jaw-dropping panoramic views of Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Baker, or rent snowshoes at the base for self-guided winter exploration along designated summit trails. The summit's Tower 16 and Summit House provide warm, enclosed dining and heated restrooms, allowing families with babies or toddlers to experience high-alpine winter wonderland in complete comfort. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Mount Rainier National Park: Paradise Winter Snowplay & Sledding Area](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/mount-rainier-national-park-paradise-winter-snowplay-and-sledding-area--listing-76b9c3f2149c1d94ba9eaf5d) — Daily daylight hours (typically 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, weather and road status permitting)… · Paradise Snowplay Area, Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford · All ages · With admission · checked Nov 4. 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