State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in Washington

Washington is Ikon-heavy: Crystal, Snoqualmie, and Stevens Pass (Epic) are the triangle most Seattle skiers debate every Friday.

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Current snow, drive time, pass access, and crowd outlook. Pick your weekend and we'll rank the options.

10Mountains

1Epic Pass

2Ikon Pass

6Indy Pass

2Night skiing

356"Avg annual snow

Pass guide

Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Pacific Northwest

6 Indy Pass mountains in Washington, more than either mega-pass. Worth comparing if you ski indie hills more than destination weekends.

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How Washington stacks up

Washington delivers PNW snow with a wide spread of sizes and access patterns. Pay attention to elevation and typical snow when you compare areas side by side.

Biggest vertical: Crystal Mountain (2,602 ft)6 Indy Pass mountainsNight skiing at 2 areas

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow/yr	Day Ticket*	Pass	Night Skiing	Live Data
Mt. Baker Ski Area	1,500 ft	38	641"	$79	No Major Pass	No	Open live data →
Stevens Pass	1,784 ft	37	460"	$155	Epic Pass	Yes	Open live data →
The Summit at Snoqualmie	2,280 ft	65	428"	$90	Ikon Pass	Yes	Open live data →
White Pass	2,000 ft	41	400"	$88	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Hurricane Ridge	574 ft	12	400"	$50	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Crystal Mountain	2,602 ft	57	348"	$155	Ikon Pass	No	Open live data →
49 Degrees North	1,851 ft	82	301"	$70	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Ski Bluewood	1,125 ft	24	300"	$60	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Mission Ridge	2,250 ft	36	200"	$79	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Loup Loup Ski Bowl	1,240 ft	14	86"	$50	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →

*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.

How Washington stacks up

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