The area offers spectacular views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. The Stevens Pass Ski Area is located on State Highway 2 east of Everett at Stevens Pass. In offers day and night skiing, seven days a week, twenty-six major runs and great views of surrounding mountains. The Snoqualmie Summit Ski Area, Alpental Ski Area, Hyak Ski Area, and Ski Acres Ski Area are all located on Interstate 90 east of Seattle. They offer day and night skiing, seven days a week within 1.5 hours of Seattle.
Many ski schools operate in the ski areas.
The Crystal Mountain Ski Area is located on State Highway 410 east of Enumclaw. The area offers overnight lodging and day and night skiing seven days a week and ten chair lifts. Skiers enjoy panoramic views of Mount Rainier from the upper portions of ski runs. Some areas are closed to snowmobiles. Avalanche danger is extreme at some times during the snow season.