White Pass
Wide, uncrowded terrain in the southern Cascades: long groomers, glades, and views of Mount Rainier.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
463m (1,519ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,814m (5,951ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,351m (4,432ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
875cm (344in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
48
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,401 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
20%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
White Pass sits in the southern Cascade Range of central Washington, set along the mountain pass of the same name in the forested high country near Mount Rainier. The setting is maritime and snowy, with peaks rising above thick evergreen slopes.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Seattle (SEA), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Seattle (SEA)2.5 hoursDirections
- Portland OR (PDX)3 hoursDirections
- Spokane (GEG)4 hoursDirections
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