Mt. Baker Ski Area Summit at Snoqualmie Crystal Mountain

Seattle Getaway - Washington Skiing & Snowboarding

Washington beckons skiers and snowboarders with thousands of acres of exciting ski and snowboard terrain located less than an hour from Seattle. Discover the thrill of winter sports at three local resorts: Mt. Baker Ski Area, the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area and Crystal Mountain. With group rates, complimentary airport shuttle service, ski and snowboard storage and meeting and banquet space, the Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport is the perfect hotel for ski clubs. 

Mt. Baker Ski Area.

Mt. Baker Ski Area offers ski and snowboard trails for all ability levels. The mountain is divided into three sections - White Canyon, Salmon and Heather Meadows - each offering skill-appropriate terrain. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are permitted in designated areas only and prohibited on downhill trails. Mt. Baker regularly reports the most annual snowfall, receiving an average of 647 inches each season. Mt. Baker Ski Area is also home to the annual Banked Slalom professional snowboard race. Visit www.mtbaker.us. [Top]

Summit at Snoqualmie.

Tucked into the Snoqualmie National Forest, the Summit at Snoqualmie is the most popular ski and snowboard resort in the Seattle region. The Summit comprises four distinct areas of the mountain for approximately 1,900 acres of winter thrills for all ability levels. Snowboarders will enjoy Snoqualmie's superpipe and terrain parks. Skiers and freestyle snowboarders can perfect their turns on expertly groomed trails and exciting tree runs. The Summit Nordic Center offers more than 50km of maintained cross-country ski trails, while the Summit Tubing Area is a hit with families and kids. Visit www.summitatsnoqualmie.com. [Top]

Crystal Mountain.

Ranked among the top 10 ski resorts in North America by Skiing magazine, Crystal Mountain is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Washington. The resort is a favorite for expert skiers and snowboarders thanks to the mountain's rugged terrain and plentiful snowfall. Crystal Mountain also offers groomed terrain suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Crystal Mountain's skiable terrain stretches 2,600 acres with a 3,100-foot vertical drop. The longest run at Crystal Mountain is 2.5 miles long. Experts can access endless backcountry terrain from the Crystal Mountain boundaries, including 300 in-bounds backcountry acres. Visit www.skicrystal.com. [Top]