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STEVENS PASS

📍Skykomish, Washington, USA

❄️ Powder Haven🤙 Local's Favorite🌲 Tree Skiing💎 Hidden GemUnlimited on Epic☀️ Year-round destination🚐 Van-life Friendly

Photo: Buidhe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,800 ft*
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Skiable terrain
1,125 acres
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Avg snowfall
460 in
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Lifts
13

THE VIBE

Stevens Pass is a highway-summit ski area in the Cascades. The front-side base lodges are the meeting point for a day exploring wooded terrain and the Mill Valley back side, reached via Tye Mill when open.

Best For

  • ✓Seattle day-trippers
  • ✓Tree skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Powder chasers on a budget

Skip If

  • ✗You want a resort village experience
  • ✗You need dry, light powder
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
11%
Intermediate
54%
Advanced
35%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
5,845 ft
Base elevation
4,061 ft
Night skiing
Evening skiing

Check evening dates and tickets with the operator.

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Stevens Pass official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers55 / 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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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 ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Stevens Pass Springfest & Pond Skim

Usually: Closing weekend in mid-April; the pond skim runs on the final Sunday

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

On the front side, Hogsback Express connects toward Tye Mill and Kehr’s Chair toward Double Diamond. For Mill Valley, check the backside opening and the last return. The trail map identifies Jupiter Express and Skid Road as the easiest signed return to the base.

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Daisy

Friendly beginner-area run near the base that's well-groomed and has a mellow pitch

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Downhill mountain bike park; Scenic chairlift rides; Lift-access hiking; Disc golf.

Before you go: The 2026 bike park schedule was Friday–Monday; the opening update identified Berserker as closed for flood-damage repairs.

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Sources & planning context

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

Other names · Stevens Pass Ski Area

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 ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Overnight RV and camper stays
limited
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
RV and camper parking rules
Lot F overnight RV camping requires an RV reservation. 2026–27 reservations open November 3 at 7 a.m. Confirm available nights and vehicle requirements before booking.
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Downhill mountain bike park; Scenic chairlift rides; Lift-access hiking; Disc golf.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
The 2026 bike park schedule was Friday–Monday; the opening update identified Berserker as closed for flood-damage repairs.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.stevenspass.com
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1125
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Lifts
13
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Runs
52
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
460
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4061
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
5845
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · All 2026/27 nights offered, including restricted dates · The current-season pass page proves night access from 15:00 onward; it does not publish one fixed closing time.
Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (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.

Getting Here & Parking — Stevens Pass ↗US 2 access; WSDOT conditions; Peak parking; Yodelin final leg · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sleeping Lady Resort | Mountain Resort in Leavenworth, WA ↗A Leavenworth mountain resort with guestrooms and cabins, restaurants, a spa, a pool, and access to North Cascades experiences. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cascadia Inn, Cafe & Lounge | Discover Snohomish County ↗The Cascadia is a historic 14-room inn in Skykomish with an on-site cafe and lounge, welcoming guests in the Skykomish Valley since 1922. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bush House Inn | Index Hotel | Stevens Pass Lodging ↗A restored historic inn in Index with ten guest rooms, a separate cottage, elevator access, two event spaces, and mountain views from every room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Lodge — The Mountaineers ↗Operator describes a ski-in/ski-out rustic lodge beside Stevens Pass, operating during the ski area official season.; Dormitory bunks and dinner/breakfast; guests bring a sleeping bag and pillow.; 2026–27 rate categories include members and nonmembers.; 2026–27 stays were described as coming soon at this check; page does not establish that bookings are already open. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winter trail map ↗Tye Mill serves Mill Valley. Jupiter Express and Skid Road give the easiest signed return; map warns about out-of-bounds terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

RV parking terms ↗Reserved eligible overnight RV camping in Lot F. · Checked Oct 22, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass lesson preparation ↗Children's groups check in on the Daisy chair side of the school building, and the resort distinguishes adult and private lesson arrivals. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass lesson meeting locations ↗The resort lists private lessons at Pacific Crest Lodge and adult groups outside the school. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass Snowboard Shop rentals ↗The independent shop rents ski and snowboard gear as well as helmets and snow clothing. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass Snowboard Shop contact ↗The Gold Bar shop identifies its address and a rental-specific phone line. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass Snowboard Shop repairs ↗The shop waxes and tunes skis or boards and asks to keep equipment overnight for major repairs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stevens Pass ski and snowboard rentals ↗The retained 2026–27 operator evidence lists sport, performance and demo packages, with upgraded boots for demo rentals and online reservations. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bull's Tooth Pub & Eatery ↗Bull's Tooth Pub & Eatery is on the second floor of Granite Peaks Lodge. It operates as a full-service bar. The resort describes a smokehouse-inspired menu for lunch and dinner. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Stevens Pass — official homepage ↗

    Homepage reference from an earlier review. The dated checks above identify the details supported by other sources.

  • Vail Resorts — 2026/27 opening dates (August 18, 2026) ↗

    Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.

  • Summer Opening Update 6/17 ↗

    Downhill mountain bike park; Scenic chairlift rides; Lift-access hiking; Disc golf.

  • Stevens Pass 2026–27 parking update ↗

    RV reservations are scheduled to open November 3 through Recreation.gov.

  • Stevens Pass — official mountain information ↗

    The operator lists 1,125 skiable acres, 13 lifts, 52 trails, 460 inches of average snowfall, a 4,061-foot base, and a 5,845-foot high point.

  • Epic Pass — 2026/27 Stevens Pass Select Access ↗

    The operator-group pass page directly names Stevens Pass and confirms 2026–27 night access from 15:00 on every offered night.

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