Where Crystal Ridge’s numbers come from
10 observations from 3 publishers behind 10 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
2/11 core figures collected.
Highest lift-served elevation925 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark)PublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 282 m (927 ft)”
Advertised vertical drop230 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Crystal Ridge
Total lifts61 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark)PublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 1 chairlift, 2 rope tows, 3 magic carpets (6 in all)”
Snowmaking coverage (share)100%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Crystal Ridge
Airport drive16 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles8.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive16 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles8.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive16 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles8.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge: 16 min and 8.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Crystal Ridge — official websiteThe resort’s own site · crystalridge.com
- Crystal Ridge — Tickets | Crystal RidgeThe resort’s own site · crystalridge.com
- Crystal Ridge — Trail Map | Crystal RidgeThe resort’s own site · crystalridge.com
- Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsSki pass · Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Indy Pass — partner resortsSki pass · Indy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Midwest Ski Areas Association — membersSki area association · Midwest Ski Areas Association · midwestski.org
- Power Pass — season passes (Purgatory Resort)Ski pass · Mountain Capital Partners (Power Pass) · purgatory.ski
- Skiing Wisconsin — ski areasState ski association · Skiing Wisconsin · skiingwisconsin.com
- Mountain Collective — Resort Map (partner list)Ski pass · The Mountain Collective · mountaincollective.com
- Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Ski pass · Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Lift Blog — Crystal RidgeSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Crystal Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- OpenSkiMap — Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark)Community map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · skimap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Coordinates
- OpenSkiMap — Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark)
- Lift ticket page
- Crystal Ridge — Tickets | Crystal Ridge
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingCrystal Ridge · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…FAQ's Media Center Lost Items Weather Report Webcams Account Buy Join our team! 26/27 ski season employment opportunities are LIVE! APPLY NOW Close 26/27 Season Will…
- operatingMidwest Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Midwest Ski Areas Association: "Crystal Ridge"
- operatingSkiing Wisconsin · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Skiing Wisconsin: "Crystal Ridge (Formerly the Rock)"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Crystal Ridge – Franklin
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Crystal Ridge: 1 operating lift(s) — Double (Double); 1 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark) — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 6; downhill runs mapped: 6; Greendale
Data quality notes
- Not yet collected: summit elevation, base elevation, skiable acres, named trails, beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain, average annual snowfall.