Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

In the winter there is groomed resort skiing and access to some fantastic backcountry ski routes. In late winter and early spring the slopes are perfect training grounds for practicing ice axe arrest and other snow travel techniques. Area includes Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East.

GETTING THERE

Take I-90 to the  Snoqualmie Pass area. Summit West is located off exit 52, Summit Central is located off exit 53, and Summit East is located off exit 54.

Information for LEADERS

scheduling & permits

  • If you are scheduling a course field trip, please choose an alternate title to note where you will be located within the larger ski area—Summit West, Summit Central, or Summit Eastand contact our Member Services Team to confirm the field trip and any permitting regulations.
  • If you are scheduling this as a non-course related activity, please limit your group size to 12 people.
  • If you interested in leading a backcountry ski trip for Alpental specifically please use this Alpental listing. If you are leading a course and you see that someone has scheduled something for Alpental please touch base with them to ensure that we are minimizing our footprint by keeping in small groups in different areas.

Activity Cloning

  • This route/place allows activities based on it to be cloned. Please be sure that the clones you make do not create a conflict or exceed the route/place maximum capacity. For more information, visit our How to Schedule & Manage Activities page.
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • 3,800 ft
  • Land Manager: The Summit at Snoqualmie
  • Parking Permit Required: None
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 100
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 100
Map
  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
  • USGS Snoqualmie Pass
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Intro to Avalanche Rescue - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Avalanche Safety Field trip: Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness
3-to-4-hour activity to introduce the participants to avalanche beacon, shovel and probe to understand the
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
No Prerequisites
9 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Dec 8
Seattle Branch
KD Dase
Qualified Youth Leader

Intro to Avalanche Rescue - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Avalanche Safety Field trip: Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness
3-to-4-hour activity to introduce the participants to avalanche beacon, shovel and probe to understand the
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
9 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 19
Seattle Branch
KD Dase
Qualified Youth Leader

Intro to Avalanche Rescue - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Avalanche Safety Field trip: Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness
3-to-4-hour activity to introduce the participants to avalanche beacon, shovel and probe to understand the
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
No Prerequisites
9 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Feb 16
Seattle Branch
KD Dase
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #6 - Snow Travel, and Snow Anchors - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #6 - Snow Travel w/ Ice Axe and Crampons including self-arrest, and
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
40 participants 14 instructors
Registration closes Apr 26
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #6 - Snow Travel, and Snow Anchors - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #6 - Snow Travel w/ Ice Axe and Crampons including self-arrest, and
Sat, May 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
40 participants 13 instructors
Registration closes May 2
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader
Trip Reports
Titles

This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.

  • Snoqualmie Summit West
  • Snoqualmie Summit Central
  • Snoqualmie Summit East
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