Vacations Blog

April Chill Extends Ski Season

In a recent post I mentioned the schizophrenic nature of a Northwest spring.  It was snowing in Seattle on April 1st only to be sunny and 75 degrees less than a week later.  Just a couple of days ago another frigid spring storm produced a nasty hail storm at sea within the city limits.  As annoying as an April snow storm can be to Seattleites, avid alpine enthusiasts benefit from the fresh new powder accumulations in the mountains and the promise of a precious few more days added to the ever shortening ski season.

The bottom line is that although spring is upon us and the weather gets milder by the day, there are still plenty of good skiing and snowboarding opportunities to be had at Northwest ski resorts.  Add on end of the year deals on lift tickets and it makes for a great time to send winter off in style.  With that in mind, here is a quick rundown of snow levels, lodging options, and lift schedules at the few local mountain resorts that remain open. 

1. Crystal Mountain - Washington’s Largest ski area still has 128″ total Snow with an 86” base.   

Adult (age 18 – 69) All Day: $60, Half Day (12:30pm – 4pm): $55
Youth (age 11 – 17) All Day: $55, Half Day (12:30pm – 4pm): $50
Junior (age 7-10) All Day: $30, Half Day (12:30pm – 4pm): $25
Child (age 0 – 6) All Day: FREE
Senior (age 70 & over) All Day: $35
Discovery Chair Only (for beginners): $35

Ski Season ends Sunday, April 19th. Lift ticket are now Half Price. Check here for lodging options. Includes Crystal Mountain Lodging Suites.

Don't delay - ski season ends soon

2. Mt Baker - 172″ Base. Starting April 17th on Spring Schedule. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Spring Lift Tickets:
Adult (age 16-59)  $43.17
Youth ( age 7 – 15)  $32.50
Senior (age 60 – 69)  $37.61
Super Senior (age 70 & older) $20.91
Child (age 0-6 ) FREE

Click here for lodging options, including The Inn at Mt. Baker.

4. Snoqualmie Pass – 91″ Base at Summit West.  The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass is operating on a Spring Schedule – weekends only but with no set closing date.

Spring Lift Tickets:
Adult (age 13-61) $48
Youth (age 7 – 12)  $32
Senior (age 62 +) $32
Child (age 0-6 ) $11
Super Senior $11

Lodging options, including The Summit Lodge, can be found here.

Ski Lift at Mt. Baker Ski Resort

5. Stevens Pass – 111″ Base.  Ski Season ends Sunday April 19^th. 

Spring Lift Tickets:
Adult (age 13-61) $62
Youth (age 7 – 12) $38
Senior (age 62-69) $39
Child (age 0-6) $7
Super Senior $13

Look for local Stevens Pass lodging options here.

6. White Pass -  Currently open Saturday and Sunday through April 26^th.

Spring Lift Tickets:
Adult (age 13-64) $47
Youth (age 7 – 12) $29
Senior (age 65-72) $29
Child (age 0-6) Free
Super Senior Free

For lodging options, including The White Pass Village Inn, click here.

 Photos: Top from www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com remaining two from http://www.mtbaker.us/