Large Avalanche Releases Inbounds at Crystal Mountain, WA

Spring has sprung in the PNW this week, but not in all the good ways. Rapid warming can cause some pretty big issues and instabilities in the snowpack, which was the case at Crystal Mountain, WA this week.
Ski patrollers temporarily closed the resort's upper mountain on Wednesday evening, March 26, 2025, due to concerns over the snowpack, and it was a good thing they did.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for week