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Mount Rainier seen from the top of Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain · Washington

A place in the trees
most people never see.

One of sixteen memberships in the Capitol Skiers Club. Furnished, ski‑back, and tucked in the timber below Mount Rainier.

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The secret

Hidden in plain sight.

Drive up to Crystal and you pass right by it. A small cluster of ski clubs back in the trees. Most people have no idea anyone stays there.

These clubs have been here since the beginning. Crystal Mountain opened in 1962, built by skiers who sold stock to each other to make it happen. The clubs came out of that same spirit. Friends pooling together for a warm place to sleep near the snow.

Capitol Skiers Club is one of them. Sixteen members. One share is available now.

Footbridge leading into the old-growth forest
How it works

Not a deed. A membership.

  1. 01

    You join the club

    You buy one of sixteen shares in a Washington nonprofit corporation. The club owns and runs the building.

  2. 02

    The forest stays public

    The Forest Service holds title to the land. The club holds a lease, the same way Crystal’s ski clubs always have.

  3. 03

    You just show up

    Low key. Easy upkeep. It is already furnished and ready. Your job is to ski, hike, and sit by the fire.

The place

Small on purpose.

About 450 square feet of your own, plus the shared rooms downstairs. Cozy is the right word. So is warm.

Great room with couch and kitchen behind
Main floor

The great room

A couch to sink into after the last run, a vintage ski poster on the wall, and a ladder up to the loft. The furniture stays. Bring a bag and a bottle of wine. That is the whole packing list.

Kitchen with microwave, cooktop and cabinets
Main floor

A kitchen that is ready

Small but complete. Dishes, glasses, pots, pans and utensils are already in the drawers. A full bath sits just off the main room.

Loft bed beside a window into the forest
Up the ladder

The loft

An open loft with three beds, more storage, and windows full of trees. Wake up to the sound of nothing at all. Or of your friends making coffee downstairs.

View from the deck into the evergreens
Out back

The deck

Step out the back door to a deck facing straight into the old growth. There is extra storage out here too. Morning coffee tastes better with this view.

Downstairs, shared with the club

The commons

A big lower-level room with a fireplace, couches, tables and a ping pong table. This is where the day gets retold. Usually with some exaggeration.

Lockers and a wax bench

A locker room for skis, a waxing station for skis and boards, and a washer and dryer. Wet gear has somewhere to go. So does tomorrow’s tune.

Winter at Crystal
Winter

Ski home in the dark.

Last chair, then a quiet run back through the trees to the club. Park once in Lot D and forget the car exists.

Summer near Mount Rainier
Spring & summer

Alpine lakes up the trail.

Drive right up to the club. Hike out past snowmelt lakes and glacier lilies. Mount Rainier National Park is next door and the trails keep going.

The mountain

Washington’s biggest backyard.

2,600
acres of terrain
400+
inches of snow a year
11
lifts, 80+ named runs
7,002′
summit elevation

Crystal is the largest ski resort in Washington, on the northeast edge of Mount Rainier National Park. Ride the Mount Rainier Gondola for lunch with the volcano. Then go find the steeps. Locals like to say if you can ski Crystal, you can ski anywhere.

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At a glance

The particulars.

The ultimate low key, easy upkeep getaway for people who live outside. Ask for the club bylaws, budget and minutes. Good clubs are happy to share them.

Price
Call to inquire
What you get
1/16 membership share
Ownership
Capitol Skiers Club, a Washington nonprofit corporation
Land
U.S. Forest Service lease
Size
About 450 sq ft
Sleeping
3 beds in the loft
Built
1966
Dues
$200 / month
Parking
Lot D in winter, at the club in summer
Shared spaces
Commons with fireplace, locker room, wax bench, laundry
Good questions

Ask away.

Is this a real estate purchase?

No. You are buying a 1/16 membership share in Capitol Skiers Club, a Washington nonprofit corporation. It is not a deed to land or a traditional condo. Have your attorney or tax advisor review the club documents before you buy.

Who owns the land?

The U.S. Forest Service holds title. The club leases the ground, like the other ski clubs back there have done since the early days of Crystal Mountain.

Can I ski to the club?

Yes. In winter you can ski back to the club on trails. It works on skis. On a snowboard it is a tougher go.

Where do I park?

Winter parking is in Lot D. In summer you can park right at the club.

Is it furnished?

Yes. Furniture, dishes, utensils and the rest come with it. It is ready to use.

Can I bring friends?

That is the idea. Ask Tammy for the club’s current guest and scheduling rules so you know exactly how sharing works.

What do the dues cover?

Dues are listed at $200 / month. Ask for the club budget and recent meeting minutes to see what they pay for.

Can I finance it?

Because this is a corporate share and not real property, a standard mortgage may not apply. Talk to Tammy and your lender early.

How do I get there?

Take SR 410 east from Enumclaw, then turn left on Crystal Mountain Blvd and drive about six miles.

Inquire

Winter will be here
before you know it.

Questions are welcome. All of them.

TammyVirgil Adams Real Estate

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