Things to Do
Attractions
Crystal Mountain Mt. Rainier Gondola
First Gondola in Washington State installed in 2010. 2,500 climb to Summit House Lodge & Restaurant. Open year round Address: Crystal Mountain Gondola Opens December 23rd! Phone: 360-663-3050 Hours: 7:15AM to 9:PM for breakfast, skiing or dinner Email: Website: MtRainierGondola.com more info »
Suntop Lookout
View of Mt. Rainier to the south, central Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Baker to the north, spectacular 3,000 ft. drop leading to the White River on the east, and Huckleberry Creek on the west. Address: From State Route 410 to FS Road #73 to #7315 to #510, Trail #1183 - Hikers Only
Casinos
Snoqualmie Casino
The newest and biggest high class casino in the state. Located just minutes off I-5 between Seattle and Snoqualmie Pass. Website: SnoCasino.com
Festivals
Tour de Peaks
Address: PO Box 37, North Bend, Washington 98045 Website: http://www.tourdepeaks.org/
Helicopters
Whirl Me Helicopters
An air borne journey via helicopter over maganificient Mount Rainier. Feel safe and secure in our proven Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter. Address: Ashford, WA Phone: - Email: Website: www.Whirl.me more info »
Hiking
Alpine Ascents
Phone: 206-378-1927 Website: AlpineAscents.com
Mt. Rainier Tours
Phone: 206-768-1234 Hours: Late April -Early November/ 7:30 a.m. Daily. Tours are approximately 10 hours.
Mountain Climbing
International Mountain Guides
Climb the summits with International Mountain Guides. Offering climbing, trekking, and mountaineering expeditions, try your hand at Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, or even the North Cascades. Address: 31111 SR 706 East, P.O. Box 246, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2609 Email: Website: MountainGuides.com
Sight seeing
Chinook & Rainier Express Scenic Chairlifts
Ride up the Chinook & Rainier Express chairlifts to the top of Crystal Mountain and be greeted by Mount Rainier. On a clear day you can see Mount Baker to the north and Mount Adams to the south. Address: 33914 Crystal Mountain Boulevard, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Hours: Lift begins running at 10:30am, last run is at 3:30pm. Saturdays & Sundays only. Website: SkiCrystal.com/ScenicChairlifts
Methow Adventures
These folks are the outdoor connection for the methow Valley. Fishing guides, van tours, downhill mountain bike tours, personal water craft, white water rafting, you name it. Phone: (509)996-8294 Hours: 9am-5pm Email: Website: MethowAdventures.com
Skiing Cross Country
Stevens Pass Nordic Center
These trails are all professionally groomed. There is a fee of $9 for adults and $6.50 for children. Address: Stevens Pass Website: StevensPass.com
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Since 1928 the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club has been facilitating winter recreation in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. We groom 26 kilometers of trails - classic and skati Address: 828 N Keller, Wenatchee WA, 98802 Phone: 5098445920 Email: Website: SkiLeavenworth.org
Leavenworth Ski Hill
Since 1928 the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club has been facilitating winter recreation in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. They groom 26 kilometers of trails - classic and ska Website: SkiLeavenworth.org
Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Club
Snoqualmie Nordic Club Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Weather Blog hosted by Chris Caviezel for cross country skiers, skiers, snow boarders, and travelers across Interstate-90. Website: SnoqualmieNordic.com
White Pass Cross-Country Touring Center
From the edges of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, these trails whisk you straight away from the busy resort area into the depths of the forest primeval. Views from the high mountain location are enticing. Address: White Pass, WA Email: Website: WhitePassSXCCamp.com more info »
Skiing Downhill
Mission Ridge Ski Area
Powder & Sunshine. That's what people say about Mission Ridge. It's the place to be with family and friends all winter long. Address: 7500 Mission Ridge Rd Wenatchee, WA 98807 Phone: (509) 663-6543 Email: Website: MissionRidge.com
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
Ranked #7 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list from Skiing Magazine, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort offers lessons, tours, camps and clinics, and has the accolades to prove it's one of the very best. Address: Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Phone: 360-663-3050 Hours: Ski season mid-November to mid-April. Email: Website: SkiCrystal.com more info »
Mt Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker is the most defining feature of Whatcom County. This mountain towers over the area at nearly 11,000 feet in elevation. Lifts are open during the winter. Address: 56 miles east of Bellingham on State Hwy 542 - take exit 255 from I-5 Website: Mtbakerskiarea.com
Summit at Snoqualmie
An hour from Seattle, the Ski Area is easy to get to and fun year round. In Winter there are 94 ski trails and 2,280 feet of vertical drop, spread over 1,100 acres. Address: Snoqualmie Pass Website: SummitAtSnoqualmie.com
White Pass Ski Resort
With 8 lifts taking you to slopes of ranging difficulties, this ski area is fun for any level of skier! If you haven't skied here, you've missed one of the Northwest's great hidden destinations. Address: 48935 US Hwy 12, White Pass, WA 98937 Phone: 509-672-3100 Hours: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM Daily, Night Skiing until 9pm Saturdays & Holidays 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Skiing Email: Website: SkiWhitePass.com more info »
