The Summit at Snoqualmie
Heart of the Cascades
The Summit at Snoqualmie, including Alpental Ski Area, is nestled in the heart of the Washington Cascades, less than an hour from Seattle. The destination has four base areas with two terrain parks, winter-tubing, Nordic skiing, and terrain for all abilities.
- Acres
- 1996
- Vertical Drop
- 2280'
- Avg Snowfall
- 428"
TERRAIN FOR EVERY TASTE
Drive just under an hour from Seattle for unparalleled access to The Summit at Snoqualmie’s four unique mountains, back bowls, and Washington’s steepest run—the International on Alpental. If the snow starts flying, stay on Alpental or try out Silver Fir. Don’t miss the tree runs at Summit East, packed with hidden pow zones.
ICONIC IMAGERY
Take the legendary Edelweiss lift (also known as Chair 2) to the top of Alpental to snap a simply stunning selfie before plowing through some expert terrain. With the iconic Mt. Rainier to the south and the Cascades to the north, you’re sure to feel like you’re in the European alps.
CHECK THE LIFT STATUSDAY AND NIGHT DELIGHT
Come back to the slopes at dusk to experience 541 night skiing acres—the most in America. The Summit at Snoqualmie also has more than 20 snow tubing lanes, each 500 feet long, that stay open into the night. They're complete with a covered lift, which proves to be a fun-filled, carefree option for friends and family members who didn’t bring their skis or board.
SKI AT NIGHTLOCAL HACK
Why shuttle between The Summit at Snoqualmie’s four base areas, when you could just as simply ski between them? Traverse like a local by taking the S-90 from east to west for three miles of intermediate adventure.
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How to Get There
By Car
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- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA • 58 Miles
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