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The Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Near Seattle
  • 4 ski areas
  • Quiet base villages

Great for

  • Night skiing
  • Short transfers
  • Off piste

Ski Holidays in The Summit at Snoqualmie

Near enough to Seattle to combine a ski break with a jaunt in one of America’s greatest cities – The Summit’s four mountains mightn’t have the biggest verticals on earth, but the variety on offer’s fantastic.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

The Summit at Snoqualmie Stats

Top Altitude
5420ft / 1652m
Bottom Altitude
2610ft / 795m
Resort Altitude
3140ft / 957m
Total Piste
1994 acres
Longest Run
1.17 miles
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
2280ft / 694m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

One of the Washington ski resorts, The Summit is 45 minutes away from Seattle, half an hour out of Snoqualmie city and home to some of the best skiing in the Northwest.

People have been skiing on the Snoqualmie Pass since the twenties and thirties but the Summit ski area officially opened its doors in 1937. It’s long been a haunt of devoted skiers, who in wartimes, would save up their gas ration coupons to ski here.

These days, the resort is split into four base areas: Summit East, Summit Center, Summit West and Alpental on the other side of the Snoqualmie Pass. None are brimming with their own accommodation options - you’ll find the odd inn, lodge and holiday home scattered about, with the bulk of places to stay within a short drive. There aren’t oodles of après ski activities either, apart from a tubing hill in Summit Center and a handful of watering holes dotted around. But that’s half the charm of being here – skiing’s the sole focus and like the wartime enthusiasts before them, many who ski here are loyal returners with huge passion for the mountains.

Access to the resort is fantastic, thanks to Seattle airport being only an hour’s drive away – refreshingly near compared to the 4 hour plus transfers you get in some North American ski resorts. To keep the Seattle crowd coming, shuttles run between The Summit and West Seattle, Downtown Seattle, Bellevue and North Bend which can take care of your transfer if it isn’t included in a package.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

The Summit at Snoqualmie Transfer Times

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 57 miles, 1 hour

The nearest airport to The Summit at Snoqualmie is Seattle at 96.5 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in The Summit at Snoqualmie?

Due to the small-ish size of the mountains, the general nature of the runs here is short but with lots of variety.

The place to learn is Summit West, where the kids club and ski school ease you onto gentle green runs like Julies and Little Thunder. Once the snowplough is perfected, progress onto runs like Easy Rider, Dodge Ridge and Big Bill. If you’re here with family or friends, more advanced skiers and riders needn’t steer completely clear, with black diamonds Thunderbolt, Thunderbird and the 360 Bowl to provide a challenge.

Summit Central has some of the best snow parks in the Northwest, with seventy-something features in the central park. This is also a huge night skiing area featuring black diamonds, blues and greens over 600 acres of terrain. Learners have a couple of beginner runs near the central base area, while intermediates can enjoy the lovely Outback blue where you can nip between the trees. Central is linked to Summit East by the blue Crossover runs between the trees – and together, these two areas are where you’ll find most of the intermediate runs.

Over on the backside of East you’ll find the Hidden Valley, where beginners can cruise the long Solitude, intermediates have the wide Revelation and experts the Hidden Valley and Eclipse. The Nordic centre with its cross country trails can also be found in this area.

Last but most certainly not least is Alpental, which has a different feel to the other ski areas. This place ups the ante with expert territory, including the off piste in the Alpental Back Bowls (no marked trails, just weave your own way down between cliffs and rocks) and the Edelweiss powder bowl on the other side of the cliff.

Black diamond runs include Ingrid’s Inspiration and Snake Dance, while the Double Blacks really test your mettle. Adrenalin is one of the steepest runs around, with a 50-degree gradient and the famous Upper International is a must ski, with a hairy initial chute that drops into wide, steep bowl. Those who prefer a gentler descent aren’t forgotten, with easier runs like Debbie’s Gold which is a wide, cruisey groomer down the fall line and the beginner standard St Bernard.

Ski Area Facts

LocationWashington, USA
Established1937
Downhill1994 acres
Lift Pass$66 (adult 1 day)

Beginner Slopes

14%

Intermediate Skiing

45%

Advance & Expert Terrain

41%

Snowboarding Trails

1994 acres100%

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Best Time to Visit The Summit at Snoqualmie

The ski season usually runs from early December to late April over here, with 428 inches of snowfall on average each year. On good snow weeks, skiers and snowboarders flock in from Seattle to enjoy the conditions – but with lifts transporting 34,490 people an hour the queues shouldn’t be too much trouble.

What's The Summit at Snoqualmie like at Christmas?

Look out for Father Christmas, who’s made an appearance on the ski slopes over Christmas at The Summit on previous years.

What's The Summit at Snoqualmie like in the New Year?

Live bands, torchlight parades and parties help welcome in the New Year at The Summit. Usually you’ll find the main events in the Alpental Lodge.

What's The Summit at Snoqualmie like in Half-Term?

Seattle schools mid-winter break doesn’t tend to coincide with British half term, meaning Half Term at The Summit usually leaves the lift queues lovely and short.

What's The Summit at Snoqualmie like at Easter?

On a good snow year, Easter at The Summit is all about enjoying the softer snow and sunshine.

The Summit at Snoqualmie Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed The Summit at Snoqualmie snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our The Summit at Snoqualmie snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the The Summit at Snoqualmie snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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With such a variety of ski areas, Summit suits all kinds of families. We love the learning facilities at Summit West, where the Kids Club provides half day lessons and the Burton Riglet park is a dream for little rippers. Teens can while away the hours at the Summit Parks in Central, and if it calls for some time off the skis, the tubing slopes are great fun.

Groups of 15 or more have qualified for discounts on lift passes in recent years, with a free lift pass given out to groups bigger than 20. The different ski areas here mean each member can find terrain to suit them – while experts set off to explore Alpental, beginners can practice on the wide, gentle terrain of Summit West. Each area has its own bars and restaurants, so you can gather together for beers in Alpental’s Backcountry Bar, burritos at Rosita’s in Summit West or burgers at Silver Fir in Center, depending where you’re based.

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How much is a ski pass in The Summit at Snoqualmie

Maximum and minimum adult The Summit at Snoqualmie lift pass prices ranged from $? to $? for 6 days access to the The Summit at Snoqualmie ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged The Summit at Snoqualmie holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Age Range N / A 13 - 61 62+

Getting to The Summit at Snoqualmie

Most of our ski holidays to The Summit at Snoqualmie packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to The Summit at Snoqualmie from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to The Summit at Snoqualmie from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to The Summit at Snoqualmie from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Seattle 96.5 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to The Summit at Snoqualmie?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of The Summit at Snoqualmie transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Seattle 96.5 km 96.5

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