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THE SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE

πŸ“Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, USA

πŸ€™ Local's Favorite🟒 Beginner Friendly🎿 Park Rat7 Days on Ikonβ˜€οΈ Year-round destination🚐 Van-life Friendly

Photo: Frankie Lopez Β· Unsplash License Β· Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,280 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,994 acres
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Avg snowfall
430 in*
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Lifts
25

THE VIBE

Just 50 minutes from Seattle, Snoqualmie encompasses four base areas: Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East. Alpental delivers legitimate expert terrain while the other areas offer great learning terrain and night skiing.

Best For

  • βœ“Seattle locals
  • βœ“Night skiing
  • βœ“Beginners learning

Skip If

  • βœ—You want big mountain feel
  • βœ—You prefer uncrowded weekends
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions β†—

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
14%
Intermediate
33%
Advanced
42%
Expert
11%
🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
5,400 ft*
Base elevation
3,000 ft*
Night skiing
Evening skiing

Check evening dates and tickets with the operator.

* Historical planning figures

Trail map Β· official source
πŸ—ΊοΈOpen the latest official map β†—The Summit at Snoqualmie β€” Mountain Maps
Terrain DNA Β· editorial
0100
Groomers75 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report β†—

SEASON PLANNING

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions β†—
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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International

Alpental's steepest

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Central Park

Great terrain park

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Lift-served downhill and flow-trail mountain biking.

Before you go: Bike trails close during the shoulder season; summer service runs on selected days.

Explore summer activities β†—Make a mountain escape β†’
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures Β· Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names Β· Summit at Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions β†—
Schedule source β†—Official resort β†—
Official website
https://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/
Source β†— Β· Nov 2, 2026
Overnight RV and camper stays
limited
Source β†— Β· Oct 26, 2026
RV and camper parking rules
Reserved winter RV, camper, van and trailer spaces at designated Alpental and Summit Central areas; three-night limit, no tents. Usually unavailable Sunday/Monday nights except listed holidays. 2026–27 dates/rates not yet confirmed.
Source β†— Β· Oct 22, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Lift-served downhill and flow-trail mountain biking.
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Bike trails close during the shoulder season; summer service runs on selected days.
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1994
Source β†— Β· Nov 2, 2026
Lifts
25
Source β†— Β· Nov 2, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2280
Source β†— Β· Nov 2, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled Β· 2026–27 Β· 16:00–21:00 Β· Date-specific Winter 2026/27 night tickets Β· Ticket access depends on the date-specific lift schedule and open terrain.
Source β†— Β· Nov 2, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Winter parking guide β†—Paid parking on designated days for ticket visitors and Ikon users; eligible Summit lift and Nordic passholders register for included parking. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Lakes Wilderness visitor regulations β†—Standard seasonal permits are self-issued at trailheads. Enchantment Permit Area has separate requirements. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Reserved winter overnight parking β†—Designated overnight camper spaces at Summit Central and Alpental, subject to reservation and operating dates. Β· Checked Oct 22, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Summit Inn | Snoqualmie Pass, Washington Hotel in Cascade Mountains β†—The Summit Inn is located near the Summit at Snoqualmie. The hotel is 100% non-smoking, allows pets, provides free Wi-Fi, and lists a hot tub, sauna and the on-site Summit Pancake House serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Salish Lodge & Spa Β· Snoqualmie Falls β†—The lodge has several room categories, spa services and a restaurant overlooking Snoqualmie Falls and the river. Selected patio rooms have outdoor fire pits. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel β†—The hotel offers rooms and suites with access to casino dining and entertainment, MoonRise Spa and an indoor relaxation pool. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Masters lessons β†—Ski Masters organizes small ski and snowboard classes by age and ability at Summit West for children, teens and adults. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Webbski 2026–27 class schedule β†—Webbski lists five-week sessions, with instruction-only and bus-inclusive choices for weekend classes and separate midweek instruction. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Webbski Ski and Snowboard School β†—Webbski identifies Summit Central as its ski and snowboard teaching area. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

evo Snoqualmie closure notice β†—The operator explicitly announced permanent closure of its Firehouse location. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pro Ski and Mountain Service β†—The affiliated guiding operator identifies the North Bend shop and the process for fitting, collection and return of rental gear. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pro Ski and Mountain Service chamber profile β†—The chamber lists ski service and gear rentals at 128 West 2nd Street in North Bend. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Summit gear services and rental shop locations β†—Resort rental shops are in the Summit West Welcome Center, Summit Central Lessons & Rentals building and Alpental Denny Mountain Lodge. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Summit take-home ski rentals β†—Take-home rentals consist of skis and boots for the season and are returned at Summit West. Poles are separate. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining | Summit at Snoqualmie β†—A Summit West pub serving flatbreads, Bloody Marys, and craft beer in a large table-service dining room with a cozy fire and slopeside view. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dru Bru β†—A Snoqualmie Pass taproom pouring mountain-made beer at 10 Pass Life Way. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Salish Lodge β€” The Restaurant & Terrace Bar β†—Above Snoqualmie Falls, the restaurant pairs a seasonally driven Pacific Northwest menu with indoor dining, a year-round heated pergola and a seasonal outdoor patio. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Summit’s base-area driving directions β†—The resort describes the I-90 journey from Seattle and lists distinct base-area exits. It refers drivers to the Washington pass report. Its city estimate does not establish a Sea-Tac airport transfer time. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • The Summit at Snoqualmie β€” official homepage β†—

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass β€” 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) β†—

    Official Ikon 26/27 opening table lists this destination as TBA. No exact dates are verified.

  • Mountain Biking | Summit at Snoqualmie β†—

    Lift-served downhill and flow-trail mountain biking.

  • Summit at Snoqualmie overnight parking β†—

    Winter RV, van and camper sites at Alpental and Summit Central; online reservations required.

  • The Summit at Snoqualmie β€” official homepage β†—

    The operator publishes 2,280 vertical feet for the combined profile.

  • The Summit at Snoqualmie β€” Mountain Maps β†—

    The operator publishes an aggregate 25-lift total on its mountain-maps page.

  • The Summit at Snoqualmie β€” Winter lift tickets β†—

    The Winter 2026/27 ticket page publishes date-specific night access from 16:00–21:00.

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