White Pass Ski Area
About White Pass Ski Area
A rugged Pacific Northwest staple where unpretentious locals chase deep powder with views of Mount Rainier.
Highlights
- Volcanic mountain vistas
- Deep maritime snow
- Backcountry access
- Laid-back local culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1367m
- Top lift: 1987m
- Ski pistes: 35.1km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 39
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for White Pass Ski Area
- Today: 5 to 16 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3590 m (3480 to 3670 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| do 24 sep | 5 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 1 / 9 °C | rain | 16 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| za 26 sep | -1 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | 0 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 1 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -2 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 1 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 3 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| do 1 okt | -1 / 5 °C | fog | dry | 11 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | -3 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in White Pass Ski Area
Hikes nearby — White Pass Ski Area (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around White Pass Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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William O. Douglas Trail
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PCT - Washington Section I
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Sand Lake Trail
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Clear Fork Trail #61
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Clear Lost Trail #76
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North Fork Tieton Trail #1118
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Dumbbell Lake Trail
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Cortright Creek Trail
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Shellrock Lake Trail
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Coyote Trail
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Tumac Trail
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Cowlitz Trail
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Packwood Lake Trail
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Pot Hole Trail
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Bluff Lake Trail
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Jug Lake Trail
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Upper Lake Creek Trail
Getting to White Pass Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM), 66 km away, about 1h10 by road