Bluewood
Tiny southeastern Washington hill in the Blue Mountains with surprising powder and a tight-knit local feel.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
405m (1,329ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,655m (5,430ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,250m (4,101ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,270cm (500in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
24
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
3
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
358 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
Bluewood sits in the Blue Mountains of far southeastern Washington, in the dry interior country southeast of Walla Walla. It's a mid-mountain setting in a forested range, well inland and far from the coast, with a continental, dry-snow climate.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Spokane (GEG), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
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