Crystal Mountain Is Finally Opening, but Parking Reservations Are Going Fast

After a memorably messy introduction to winter—featuring pouring rain and damaged highways—Crystal Mountain, Washington, is making a comeback, perhaps faster than anyone expected.Thanks to colder temperatures and new snow, the ski resort popular among Seattle area skiers has confirmed a new opening date, with a caveat: Crystal Mountain has capped the number of parking reservations available, and they’re required seven days a week. Given the pent-up demand, the allotted par