Mountain Info
Stevens Pass Summer Update
While we will miss seeing you at the mountain this summer, we are confident this is the right decision for our employees and guests as we adapt and prepare for what we foresee to be an amazing winter. If you find yourself missing Stevens, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that crosses through our base area is open. Please enjoy the scenery, and the beauty of Cascades from the trail.
Mountain Stats
Physical Environment
Located on the crest of the Cascade Range, we receive abundant and frequent snowfall. Cool air often drifts from the eastern slope of the range through the Stevens Pass area, keeping our snow relatively dry. Stevens is located on two national forests, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie on the west side of the crest and the Wenatchee National Forest on the east. Our forested area is predominately Pacific Silver Fir, Mountain Hemlock, and Subalpine Fir, offering a visual treat when covered by fresh snowfall. The winter weather is usually comfortable, with temperatures often in the mid-twenties.
Snowfall & Terrain
Stevens averages 460" of snowfall each year, 105" of annual average snowpack, covering 1,125 acres of skiable terrain, including 52 major runs and numerous bowls, glades and faces.
- Base area elevation 4,061'
- Top elevation Cowboy Mountain 5,845'
- Top elevation Big Chief Mountain 5,600'
- Mill Valley base elevation 3,821'
- 1,800 vertical feet on three sides of two different mountains
Trail Difficulty
- Beginner 11%
- Intermediate 54%
- Advanced 35%
Night Experience
We offer a great night experience up to five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday. Night operations start at 4 pm and end at 10 pm! Please check the our weather report prior to coming up, for updated information on operations.
Up to six of our lifts are open for night operations:
- Hogsback Express
- SkyLine Express
- Kehr's Chair (formerly Big Chief)
- Tye Mill
- Brooks
- Daisy
Favorite night runs include Showcase, Skid Road, Crest Trail, Blue Trail, SkyLine, Broadway and Barrier Ridge.
Winter Activities
Snow Play Area
Stevens Pass is offering a snow play area near Stevens Pass Mountain Resort. There is a dedicated FREE sled/tube area at the Nordic Center and Snow Play Area located six miles east of Stevens Pass summit on US Highway 2.
We also recommend that people planning to snowshoe and access the backcountry utilize the less crowded area and better terrain located at the Nordic Center and Snow Play Area.
Sled & Tubing Area
We offer a dedicated area for snow play at no charge located to the northwest of the Stevens Pass Nordic Center. The Cascade Depot Lodge located nearby offers food, beverages and restrooms. Our sledding and tubing area is best suited for children ages 10 and under. Please bring your own sled or tube.
Snowshoeing
Our Nordic Center has excellent snowshoe terrain for beginner, intermediate and advanced users. Please note that Nordic Center maintained snowshoe trails require a trail pass which can be purchased in the Cascade Depot at Nordic Center.