Summit East at Snoqualmie Ski Resort - Seattle, Washington

Address:Seattle, Washington
Tel: (206) 236-7277

Summit East is the Summit at Snoqualmie's "weekends only" face. It is the smallest of the four areas, but makes up for size with its beautiful glade runs and the equally small crowds on the mountain.

Summit East (formerly called Hyak) is the easternmost of the four faces which make up The Summit at Snoqualmie. Summit East began its history in the 1930s when it was opened under the name of the Milwaukee Ski Bowl. It merged with the other three faces into one large resort in the 1980s.

Summit East provides a choice of intermediate and advanced runs. Take note that there are no beginner's runs on this side of the mountain. The mountain's 1,100 foot vertical drop is serviced by 2 lifts which bring you up to the mountain's 14 runs. If you're looking to get over to Summit Central, just take Milwaukee's Ridge over to Creek's Run, and then take the EC Crossover right to Summit Central's Silver Fir lift. Just remember, Summit East is only open on weekends, so to avoid the long walk back to Summit Central by foot, make sure to stay away during weekdays. Snowboarders are welcome on all trails, but there are no specially made attractions here. Those looking to catch some air are better off hitting up Summit Central.

Summit East is the entry point to the calmer activities the resort has to offer. From the Summit Nordic Center there is a network of more than 50km of cross-country trails. The trails are also open for those looking for a snowshoeing adventure. The well-groomed trails pass by Lake Keechelus and the beautiful Iron Horse Trail. The Summit Nordic Center also provides a variety of rentals and lessons but, like the mountain it resides on, the Nordic Center is open only on weekends.

If you need a little bit of energy, the Old Milwaukee Lodge serves up a variety of soups, snacks, and pizzas. If you're looking for something with a little more sustenance, make sure to check out the lodges on the Summit's three other faces.

Alpental, and the rest of the Summit Resort are located just 50 miles from Seattle, so one can always spend the day tearing up the mountain and still make it back on time for dinner reservations in the city. Seattle also provides an enormous variety of lodging options for those visiting from out of town. However, unless you're specifically interested in enjoying Seattle's amenities, you're probably better off making a reservation at one of the local lodgings. Amongst them are a selection of lodges, inns, private rentals, and chalets. Some of these are mountainside, while if you stray just a few miles away you can find many additional choices.