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Snoqualmie Pass
Things to do while you're here
In winter:
- Go alpine skiing: Take your pick of areas. There are four at Snoqualmie Pass, and the tickets, from $20 a day midweek to $32 on weekends, are interchangeable. If you wish, a shuttle bus can transport you from the beginner flats of Snoqualmie West (formerly the Summit) to the steeps of Alpental, in just minutes.
- Go Nordic skiing: Cross-country trails abound at the Summit Nordic Center about a mile and a half east of the summit.
- Go tubing: Bring your own or pay $5 to rent one, then pay $8 to ride a rope tow up and down. Or hike.
- Go snowshoeing: The fee to use a trail prepared by Snoqualmie Summit crews is $5 a day. Or get a map and strike out on your own. Be careful: For avalanche conditions in the backcountry, call Northwest Avalanche Center at 206-526-6677 in Seattle.
- Non-skiing tourists might consider lunch at one of the ski lodges, but don't try during the weekend. It's too crowded. Stop at the U.S. Forest Service information center at the summit for directions and maps.
After the snow:
- Take a hike: Consult a published hiking guide at the library. Then, once the snow goes, check out Snow Lake, three miles north of the Alpental parking lot. Or cruise to Commonwealth Basin behind Guye Peak.
- Ride bikes: Choose one of many logging roads. Consult the U.S. Forest Service information center at the summit. Get some maps of the area. The Gold Creek area across I-90 from Hyak two miles east of the summit also offers hiking, biking opportunities. Consult a published guide or a Forest Service map for specific routes.
- Take a drive and stop for lunch at the Family Pancake House at the summit (hiking gear not necessary).
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