March 12- Snow update from the Poobah

4 days ago
3 min read

DAILY DOSE OF DAYDREAM

Miracle March at Crystal Mountain

Hello Skiers and Snowboarders,

Short-Term Forecast

Enjoy the new snow – best of the winter!

El Grande Poobah

Larry Schick – meteorologist

Crystal Hotels & Crystal Mountain

Plenty of days to save and play!

CRYSTAL HOTELS

Book now and get your 3rd night free. Free parking is included when you stay slopeside at Crystal Hotels. Choose from three different hotels. Dog-friendly spaces. Alpine Inn dining, the Snorting Elk. All your meals and endless fun.

Book your stay now!

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DEALS

Get it now, your 3-Day Pass for $199. Days do not need to be consecutive. Pick which ones are right for you with no blackout dates.

Get your 3-day pass here

Tuesdays are $62 for your day tickets through the rest of the season.
March 19 Toyota Free Ski. Own a Toyota, Scion, or Lexus? Drive it to Crystal Mountain on March 19, 2026 and receive a free lift ticket.

Get special offers here

March events at Crystal

We have the best sponsors!

All of our sponsors are Poobah-verified — places we shop, brands we trust, and gear we actually use.

Travel, Safety & Resorts-

AAA of Washington. Every driver in the family needs this. There’s no “one size fits all” here. We offer different levels of membership. Browse the Perks.
49 Degrees North. Midweek Ticket Deals: Adult All Mountain Lift Tickets as low as $47 and Youth Tickets as low as $40! Book your tickets in advance for the biggest savings! Plan your visit. Chewelah, WA. Read Andrea's trip notes here.
Crystal Mountain Resort. $62 Tuesdays. Check out Day tickets, rentals and lessons. Plan your trip. Mountain report and parking
Crystal Mountain Hotels. Stay slopeside in one of their three hotels, an easy walk to the gondola. Includes parking. Dog-friendly. FREE parking.
Silver Mountain Resort. Do you know about the Water Park? Check out deals, pass perks, and trail maps. An hour from Spokane in Kellogg, ID . Save on lodging.

Gear & Apparel-

Sturtevant's in Bellevue. Daily boot fitting and tunes. — 20% off most hardgoods and select items.
- Demo Day at Stevens Pass on Sat, March 14th.
XEVO Optics. Save 50% use code: powderpoobah. Shop online, choose model, lens, and strap. Shipped from Washington.
Woolly Clothing. Shop local online — merino wool for ski days and everyday NW style. Save 20% use code: powderpoobah.

Warmth & Essentials-

IGNIK Outdoors. New RIPPLES rechargeable hand warmers. Snow sports, hiking, camping, and bike riding. Save 25% code: POWDER25. Propane camp stoves.

Food, Drink & Community-

The Hall. Sports Bar, family and dog friendly. Kirkland, Queen Anne and Occidental Hall by Lumen Field. Weekend Brunch in Kirkland, on Sat & Sun. Great food, beer, people and community. Family and dog friendly.
Vertical Grind. Easy ordering from Amazon for your Snow-Loving friends. Adventure inspired: First Ascent, Open Road, and Switchback. Shop local.

Health & Wellness-

Alpine Physical Therapy. Our go-to PTs (they fixed up Larry)! PNW skiers and experts in outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehab and sports medicine.
Proliance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, and Seattle. Comprehensive care from injury to rehabilitation.