Washington

Stevens Pass Gets New Interim General Manager After Early 2021-22 Operational Struggles

This development comes amidst serious staffing shortages at this Washington resort, with the resort lagging considerably behind its competitors in open lifts and terrain.

Stevens Pass Offering Renewal Discounts Following Rough Start to Season

Renewing passholders are now eligible for up to $150 in credits or discounts next season, but the resort is still struggling to open 100% of its terrain.

Alterra Announces Mammoth and Deer Valley Lift Enhancements, Crystal Parking Investments in Updated Capital Plan

The mountain company also re-confirmed gondola projects at Steamboat and Palisades Tahoe and a base area redevelopment at Deer Valley.

Ikon Adds Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Chamonix for 2022-23, Drops Alta and Deer Valley from Base Pass

The company is also dropping unlimited Crystal access from the full Ikon Pass and expanding its Session Pass with two and three-day offerings.

Vail Resorts Announces 2022-23 Epic Passes, Maintains Cheaper Price Structure than Ikon

Prices inch up slightly but still undercut competing Ikon products by hundreds of dollars. The Epic Day Pass product has now been split into three tiers, and a new payment plan, which allows for multiple installments, has been int

Vail Resorts Announces Acquisition of Alterra, Creating Largest Ski Resort Company in History

As part of the agreement, Vail will take ownership of big names such as Mammoth, Deer Valley, Steamboat, and Palisades Tahoe, and add them to the Epic Pass suite for the 2022-23 season.

Summit at Snoqualmie

Really more of a large hill than a mountain, this area offers a solid learning environment for Seattle-area residents. Destination-goers should look elsewhere.

Alpental

This small resort offers incredible advanced and expert terrain close to Seattle. However, weekend crowds are a major problem.

Stevens Pass

Despite limited parking and a short vertical drop, this modestly-sized Washington ski area punches above its weight thanks to generous accumulation and demanding terrain. Clear skies are rare due to perennial fog.

Mount Baker

While it doesn’t even try to offer a true resort experience, this remote Washington area receives truly astounding snowfall totals each season and offers some of the most extreme terrain in the state.

Crystal

Despite some notable lift capacity shortcomings, this decently-sized resort offers one of the most well-rounded experiences in Washington state.

49 Degrees North

Despite its dated lift infrastructure and rural setting, this Northeast Washington resort offers impressive intermediate and advanced terrain at a reasonable price.