Summit West at Snoqualmie Ski Resort - Seattle, Washington

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

Summit West of the Summit at Snoqualmie resort is a beginner's playground. Here you can find the most popular learning terrain in the whole resort. Summit West's first rope tow was constructed in the 1930s, and eventually its three sister mountain resorts joined in. Finally, in the 1980s, all four mountain faces were merged into one large resort now known as The Summit at Snoqualmie.

Summit West is mainly a beginning and intermediate area, though a few black diamond runs litter the mountain face for those looking for something a little steeper. Summit West is perfect for beginner skiing as its vertical drop is a relatively small drop of 765 feet; tiny compared to Alpental's 2,280 vertical feet. West's 197 skiable acres are serviced by six chairlifts, two rope tows, and a magical ride that brings beginners directly to the beginner's zone. Summit West also houses the Summit Learning Center which provides a wide array of lessons for any level.

Summit West is also well equipped for snowboarders. The 52nd Terrain Park is filled with more advanced tricks such as rails, boxes, and hits, while for those just strapping on their boards for the first time, the West Greenhorn Progression Park provides easier tricks and landings. Summit West also has the new "Beach;" a heated plaza where one can take a break from riding the jumps and watch everybody else go big.

The Timberwolf Lodge at Summit East provides a variety of dining options. Tasty grilled treats, barbequed items, and Mexican flavors dominate the restaurants located inside. If you're looking to quench your thirst, make sure to check out the Timberwolf Bar. The best nights are Fridays and Saturdays when live music fills the cold night air. If you don't find what you're looking here, the other faces' lodges offer additional options to suit your taste buds.

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.