Ski and Snowboard Guide
Updated: March 12, 2009
We've got the lowdown on where to carve some turns, spend the night and shop for gear.
On this page:Ski Shops, Mount Baker, Snoqualmie Pass, Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, White Pass.
Ski Shops
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Ski Mart
Write a review830 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (map)
Perennial garage sale for slope-lovers who want quality, not slick ambience.
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Alpine Hut
Read Reviews2215 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)
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Rei
Read Reviews222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)
An outdoor-gear store provides an indoor escape and reaches the summit of supply.
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Snowboard Connection Seattle
Read Reviews263 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)
Old-school snowboard shop keeps up with new-school trends.
Mount Baker
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Glacier Creek Motel and Cabins
Write a review10036 Mount Baker Hwy, Glacier, WA 98244 (map)
Snoqualmie Pass
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Summit At Snoqualmie
Read ReviewsAlpenhaus Lodge Gate Rd 906, Snoqualmie, WA 98068 (map)
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Alpental at the Summit
Write a reviewI-Hwy 90 Exit 52, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 (map)
Double black diamonds and exciting backcountry provide a thrilling escape.
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass
Write a review603 State Rte 906, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 (map)
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Hyak Lodge-Suncadia
Write a review370 Keechelus Boat Launch Rd, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 (map)
Spartan-like conditions and bargain prices are available for groups at this mountain lodge.
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Salish Lodge & Spa
Read Reviews6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (map)
This extravagantly cushy getaway lodge in the Cascade foothills is all about wood, water and warmth.
Crystal Mountain
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Crystal Mountain Sports
Read Reviews33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 (map)
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Crystal Mountain Hotels Alpine Inn
Write a review33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022 (map)
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Alta Crystal Resort
Write a review68317 State Rte 410 E, Enumclaw, WA 98022 (map)
Stevens Pass
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Stevens Pass Ski Area
Read ReviewsStevens Pass Hwy and Hwy 2, Skykomish, WA 98288 (map)
From Tube City to cross-country skiing, this resort offers more than just slopes.
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Cascadia Inn
Write a review210 Railroad Ave E, Skykomish, WA 98288 (map)
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Sky River Inn
Write a review333 E River Dr, Skykomish, WA 98288 (map)
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Best Western Icicle Inn
Write a review505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 (map)
Located in the heart of nearby Leavenworth, this inn offers free Wi-Fi, nicely appointed guest rooms and a complimentary breakfast buffet.
White Pass
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Crest Trail Lodge
Write a review12729 US Hwy 12, Packwood, WA 98361 (map)
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Cowlitz River Lodge
Write a review13069 US Hwy 12, Packwood, WA 98361 (map)
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White Pass Ski Area
Write a review49000 US Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937 (map)
Although it can take almost four hours to get to White Pass from Seattle, the area's intimate setting appeals to family-oriented skiers. From the front slopes of White Pass you can look upon Mount Rainier, the volcanic giant just 12 miles to the west. With a trail system designed in a fan shape, most runs — except those on the mountain's back side — lead to the base lodge.Beginning and intermediate skiers may be dismayed by steep, mogul-clad runs such as Execution and Roller Coaster. But don't fret: 60 percent of the mountain's 32 trails are intermediate runs. And, even during holiday season, the longest lift line probably won't exceed nine minutes. The reasonable $19 group-rate lesson encourages skiers to learn new skills. You can also take on the 18-kilometer cross-country ski loop around Leech Lake ($7). Or tackle snowboarding (lessons are available). White Pass allows boarders on all trails, though Snowboard Park offers added attractions: a quarter-pipe (for practicing radical flips and turnabouts), a kicker (a ramp for ski jumps) and three-foot fun boxes (snow-covered objects).Critics have consistently rated the mountain's regular weekend Kids' Clinic as one of the best kids' programs in the Northwest. For $85, the young ones can partake of two days of lunches, lift tickets and ski instruction.Warm your paws next to the large fireplace, found on the mezzanine level of the three-story Cascade-style day lodge. Built with rough-hewn beams and large stones, the lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows that face the mountain. The full-service facility includes a tavern, accessory and rental shops, a day-care facility ($25 daily per child) and a cafeteria. Try the restaurant's sandwiches, the cream of broccoli soup or Yvonne's chili.White Pass' ambassadors, Olympic and World Cup Champions Steve and Phil Mahre, promote the annual Winter Carnival, held Feb. 28 and March 1. The two-day event stages downhill races to benefit the Seattle Children's Hospital. Fest
