Stevens Pass, Skykomish

The geography and elevation of Stevens Pass in the North Central Cascades (78 miles from Seattle), combined with dry wind from the east, make snow conditions unbeatable. Riders get 1,800 vertical feet on three sides of two different mountains. Stevens averages 450 inches of snowfall annually on 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. The terrain ranges from expert only, to smooth, wide-open cruising runs for all levels of snow sports enthusiasts. The trails near six lifts are lit for night skiing and riding several nights a week. Stevens has two terrain parks: Top Phlight Terrain Park, for serious rippers, and Dog Dunes for tamer ones. ActivitiesSnowboarding: Stevens has a Super Pipe with 17-foot walls and two regular halfpipes, one with 10-foot walls and the other with six-foot walls for the kids. There are two terrain parks: Top Phlight Terrain Park, where the serious rippers, huckers, and spinners meet; and Dog Dunes, for green boarders. Cross Country Profile: 25k of cross country trails are available. Three km of snowshoeing trails are avaiable. The Nordic center is five miles east of the summit.LodgingLodging and ski packages available in nearby towns of Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Lake Chelan. Some lodging properties have "kids stay free" packages. Self-contained RV parking, electrical hook-ups available.Winter RecreationWenatchee and Leavenworth have cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, andexcellent shopping. In and near Chelan, on Lake Chelan, there are plenty of lodgings and restaurants.