49 Degrees North
Eastern Washington's biggest mountain with two faces, deep glade skiing, and inland-Northwest dryness.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
565m (1,854ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,808m (5,932ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,243m (4,078ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
763cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
80
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
2,933 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Set on Chewelah Peak in the Selkirk Mountains of northeastern Washington, this resort sits in the inland Northwest well east of the Cascades. The mid-mountain, forested terrain reflects a drier continental climate than the state's coastal ranges.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Spokane (GEG), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Spokane (GEG)1.5 hoursDirections
- Castlegar (YCG)2.5 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)4 hoursDirections
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