Snoqualmie Pass — Attraction in North Bend

Just to be clear, I work for this place and I love it.

The best thing about The Summit at Snoqualmie as it’s officially named (the ski area, not the pass) is that it’s incredibly easy to drive to from Seattle. A couple of air B&Bs serve the area along with a privately owned hotel that could use a renovation (but is not horribly priced). The area has not quite yet gotten to the critical mass that would allow a real grocery store or other services that would truly allow for a mountain village to fully flourish (a convenience store and a large gas station currently are fulfilling that requirement and do it admirably) but a brewery (Dru Bru) and a couple restaurants (the Commonwealth (sit down) and the aardvark a a delicious choice) are available year round and worth a visit if you’re up skiing, sledding, riding a snow machine, hiking in the summer, or just experiencing the snow.

As far as the ski area is concerned: Runs are short, lift lines are long (relatively, this isn’t Tahoe, or Whistler at the bottom) but still you can still experience 30-60 minute waits at the most popular lifts), food is uninspired generic Cisco provender that is overpriced because it’s a ski area. There are some great things about the summit though. The drive is usually amazingly easy along a 4 lane freeway each direction (from Seattle) because I-90 is the main east west connection for the state. (And they have a dedicated flotilla of snow removal professionals to keep it clear). They also have a massive collection of ski instructors because this is where someone would go to learn how to ski or snowboard because of the ease of access. Learners, newbies, and folks wanting to get back into the sports are very welcome here, please just prepare for at least SOME snow (Looking at you Tesla in the parking lot we helped push out last week...good on you for venturing up...maybe next time rent an SUV with all wheel drive for the weekend though.) the snow is usually heavy and powder while fun is not the light fluffy stuff you can dream of in Colorado, Utah, or any of the Rocky Mountain areas, more like heavy mashed potatoes than champagne powder. But if you can ski this snow you can ski anything.

I love this mountain, and there are Definitely some hidden gems as far as runs that will challenge anyone. Alpental (one of the 4 base areas) will challenge anyone but fun can be had at east, central, west. And you can travel between them if you’re up to a black comfortable...

This is one amazing mountain pass. The beauty of these mountains and the scenery keep me coming back to explore and see nature up close and personal. Lake Keechelus is spectacular, and the views from the different turnouts give you some amazing photo ops. Or, take a hike up the mountain and get a birds eye view from above. Looking up at Snoqualmie Mtn and towering, Guye Peak will make your neck hurt. There are many areas to explore from this point. Try some of the trails, head up to the ski resort, or go hunting for one of the hidden gems tucked in these rugged and majestic mountains, such as Mirror Lake or Annette Lake. As always, leave no trace, leave it better than you found it,...

My home mountain all love here where I learned I'd suggest you learn here too perfect beginners slopes I can't suggest enough if you looking to ski pacific northwest gotta stop here and hit one the big jumps bigger than most parks but they only put them in sometimes late season so just call I wish they had more parks this last year they had 3 but two were for beginners and one large the have no in-between but I still think you can learn on the little hips you can find people have made so 10...