Powder turns at Summit at Snoqualmie.Photograph by Seebeck. 

Ski season is here, and the Northwest has never had so many ways to score a full winter of snow sports with a single purchase. We look at the potential of local season passes—and which bonus vacations each offers.

In This Feature:

The Indy Pass Is Basically a Skier’s Smorgasbord

In only its third year, an affordable pass option unlocks funky little ski hills around every bend.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams

The Ikon Pass Goes Big at Crystal Mountain

Washington’s biggest resort raised prices and began charging for parking. But can Crystal hang in the big leagues?

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams

Stevens Pass Ski Area Undergoes Epic Change This Year

The Highway 2 mountain has always been scrappy but significant. This year it’s also at a discount.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams

Summit at Snoqualmie Is Seattle's Closest Ski Spot

Seattle’s hometown hill packs a lot of mountain into an easy drive.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams

Seattle-Area Ski and Snowboard Shops

Where to find your skis, snowboards, boots, and stoke.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams

A New Book Goes Deep on Ski Bums

Seattle writer Heather Hansman set out to chronicle the unique milieu of the American snow obsessive; what she found felt universal.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams