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. Check at Forest Service offices for current conditions. Groomed cross-country ski trails are available for a small fee at the margins of most downhill ski areas including Ski Acres, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Baker. The trails and open meadow areas of the Mount Baker National Recreation Area are open to snowmobiles.