Washington Ski Areas...

As professional travel/tour operators we've skied the Washington Ski areas for over 30 years. Each ski area has it's pro's and con's; however, as a family event, any ski area is a lot of fun.

We must for-warn everyone regarding the avalanche danger. The changing weather conditions throughout Washington can make it ideal for avalanches. So, do NOT leave the ski runs and venture off into the backcountry.

With that said, the Washington ski areas are very diverse from easy slopes to the most daring. Also, snow conditions range from the dry powder at higher elevations to the compact snow at lower elevations.

The following are the ski areas that we've personally skied. Our research staff compiled some facts that could help you locating the Washington ski areas that's just right for you.

Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass; 206-232-8182
2,200 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 9 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

Crystal Mountain, Crystal Mountain; 360-663-2265
3100 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 9 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

Echo Valley, Chelan; 509-682-4002
500 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 4 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

49 Degrees North, Chewelah; 509-935-6649
1,850 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 4 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Hurricane Ridge, Port Angeles, 360-452-4501
660 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 3 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Rentals, Food, Cross-Country

Leavenworth, Leavenworth, 509-548-5115
600 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 2 Lifts, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Food, Cross Country

Loup Loup, Omak, 509-826-4371
1,240 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 4 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Mission Ridge, Wenatchee, 509-663-7631
2,140 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 6 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Mount Baker, Mount Baker, 360-734-6771
1,500 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 9 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Mount Spokane, Mead, 509-238-6281
1,800 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 5 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

Pacific West, Snoqualmie Pass, 425-434-6478
1,143 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 5 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Sitzmark, Tonasket, 509-486-2700
650 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 2 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Ski Acres, Snoqualmie Pass, 206-232-8182
1,020 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 13 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Ski Bluewood, Dayton, 509-382-4151
1,125 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 3 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Pass, 206-232-8182
900 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 11 Lifts, Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

Squilchuck, Wenatchee, 509-662-1651
500 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 2 Lifts, Intermediate, Beginner, Ski Patrol, Food, Cross Country

Stevens Pass, Leavenworth, 360-973-2441
1,800 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 8 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food

White Pass, Rimrock, 509-453-8731
1,500 ft. Vertical Drop
Provides: 6 Lifts, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Night Skiing, Ski Patrol, Ski Shop, Rentals, Food, Cross Country

We look forward to seeing you at the Washington ski areas.

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