The most convenient ski area for most Seattle-area residents and home to the state’s most extensive night skiing operation

• Opening Date: Dec 02 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 16 2023

Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport - 61 miles (1 hour drive)

Distance from Downtown Seattle - 52 miles (50 minute drive)

Located just a 50 minute drive from Downtown Seattle, it's hard to beat this resort’s convenient location. Once you’ve arrived, you can take your pick of the 82 trails catering to all abilities, slide down the thrilling snow tubing course, or try one of the many dining and après options available. A complimentary shuttle bus links each base area (from Tuesday to Sunday), so you can easily explore the whole mountain. The resort’s low elevation means it doesn’t have the area’s best snow. But it’s still a great resort with most of the trails lit for night-skiing, making it a great choice to hit the slopes after work!

An under-the-radar resort on the east slope of the Cascades, where the snow is dry and there are plenty of sunny days

• Opening Date: Nov 19 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 30 2023

Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport - 161 miles (3.5 hour drive)

Distance from Downtown Seattle - 161 miles (3 hour drive)

Advanced skiers should look no further than Mission Ridge for fantastic off-piste terrain and more powder-like snow than other resorts in the Northwest region. The good snow does come at the cost of being located further out from Seattle than the other resorts on this list. Still, it would make for a great winter weekend getaway to Leavenworth or Wenatchee, both offering a variety of lodging and dining choices. Most of the terrain is suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers, but you can sign up for private or group lessons if you’re wanting to improve your skills. And for a fun family activity, check out the Wenatchee Wild play an ice hockey game close by!

Abundant intermediate and advanced terrain, and almost as easy to get to from Seattle as Snoqualmie

• Opening Date: Dec 02 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 16 2023

Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport - 91 miles (2 hour drive)

Distance from Downtown Seattle - 83 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Another Washington resort for experienced skiers to tick off their bucket list, Stevens Pass has some thrilling trails for the intermediate and advanced. The backside of the mountain and the trails off the 7th Heaven Chair are not to be missed! There’s also a dedicated learning area and great ski school if you’re not up to shredding down a black run just yet. The recent Vail acquisition can be thanked for some newly upgraded lifts, but not to worry, the resort still maintains its local mountain vibe. There isn’t much slope-side accommodation, but the Bavarian-themed village of Leavenworth is only 30 minutes away.

Washington’s only destination resort and plenty of above-the-treeline terrain

• Opening Date: Nov 21 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 02 2023

Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport - 73 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Distance from Downtown Seattle - 83 miles (2 hour drive)

A full service resort and the largest ski area in Washington State, Crystal Mountain is the perfect choice for families. Only two hours from Seattle, and even closer to Tacoma and Olympia, you can visit as a day trip or stay in convenient slope-side lodging that ranges from charming suites to fully furnished condos. There’s 2,600 acres of skiable terrain to explore, and when you’re done for the day, the Fireside Cantina hosts great après parties! Boasting stunning views of Mt. Rainier, a wide variety of terrain and more runs above the tree-line than most resorts in the area, Crystal Mountain truly is a destination resort.

Legendary snowfall and famously extreme terrain

• Opening Date: Nov 18 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 23 2023

Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport - 147 miles (3 hour drive)

A no-frills ski area, Mount Baker makes up for it’s few amenities with its staggering snowfall. It even holds the record for the world’s most snowfall in one season: 1,140 inches in 1998-99! Now, the ski area averages 680 inches of snowfall each year. There’s no shortage of easily accessible extreme terrain and access points to unpatrolled backcountry. Keen and experienced skiers can take a 45 minute hike from Chair 8 to access a 40-degree chute. There are bunks within walking distance of the slopes, however, other rental condos are a drive away in Glacier or Bellingham. Although it’s a three-hour trek from Seattle, the snow and extreme terrain make it worth it!