The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four base areas straight off I-90, just an hour from Seattle, the Northwest's most accessible ski day.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
270m (886ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,110m (3,642ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
838m (2,749ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,029cm (405in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
65
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
25
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,900 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
35%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
The Summit sits in Washington's Cascade Range, spread across Snoqualmie Pass in the western part of the state. This is a low, maritime mountain setting, with a mild Pacific climate that brings heavy, wet snowfall to the surrounding ridges and forested slopes.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Seattle (SEA), about an hour from the resort by road.
- Seattle (SEA)an hourDirections
- Vancouver (YVR)3.5 hoursDirections
- Portland OR (PDX)3.5 hoursDirections
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