Photo: Martin Bravenboer / CC BY 2.0About Stevens Pass
Stevens Pass is a ski resort in Washington. It offers 1,125 skiable acres, 52 marked runs, served by 13 lifts, with an average of about 460" of snow a year. Stevens Pass began in 1937 when Bruce Kehr and Don Adams installed the first rope tow. Cascade Crest resort with 1,125 acres, 52 trails, 13 lifts, three terrain parks, night operations and 460 inches of average annual snowfall.
Why Visit Stevens Pass?
- 52 runs with 1,860ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 460"
- 1,125 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Stevens Pass, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
5,846ft
Summit Elevation
1,782m
4,062ft
Base Elevation
1,238m
1,860ft
Vertical Drop
567m
1,125 acres
Skiable Area
455.27 ha
52
Total Runs
2.2mi
Longest Run
3.5km
13
Lifts
460"
Avg. Snowfall
1168cm annually
How Stevens Pass compares
Terrain Breakdown
11%
54%
35%
●Beginner
11% of trails
■Intermediate
54% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
35% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Stevens Pass
By Car
Stevens Pass is in Washington, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude47.7453
Longitude-121.0889
RegionWashington, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Stevens Pass trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Stevens Pass averages 460" of snowfall a year.
Stevens Pass rates 11% of its terrain as beginner, across 52 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Stevens Pass averages 460" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 5,846 ft.
Stevens Pass is located in Washington, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 47.7453, -121.0889.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Stevens Pass, plus any places we've researched.
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