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Jason
from Aspen, CO
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Aug 17, 2008 |
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Overall Rating: 3.4   |
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First off, I have to disagree with the statement that the blues are like Colorado blacks, this just isn't true, they are legitimate intermediate runs. Secondly, I was disappointed with the amount of crowds at Alpental, with its easy highway access it is similar to the I 70 resorts here in Colorado. Now the good stuff, I skiied Alpental in April and we got 10 inches of fresh, which was surprisingly light and dry. Also the terrain had a number of nice surprises and challenges. There is definately some VERY good terrain here. I definately would like to put some more days in at Alpental.
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Scott
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Jan 24, 2008 |
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| Overall Rating: 3.2 |
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ALPENTAL.. There are four areas that are considered "Summit at Snoqualmie". The other three "West, Central and East" are great learning hills. Especially "West". However if you want extremley steep runs in bound chutes and couloirs and much more snow than the other three then go to Alpental. The "blue" runs would be diamond runs in Colorado. The marque run "International" is 1500 continuous vert feet at 45 degrees plus. Jump into the top gate of Adrenalin and it is even steeper. This mountain has 2250 vert foot drop, one beginner run and two intermediate runs. The rest are very steep. It will highlight your weak points of skiing.
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Mark Williams
from university place, WA
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Apr 11, 2007 |
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| Overall Rating: 4.0 |
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I have only skied three places , SOOO , I will say the Summit is closest , And has easy hills . and some hard hill's , Terrain parks , Jumps ,Half pipe etc , It's a good place to take My 7 Yo son for the easy groomed skiing ,the runs are shorter , But Unless you are in really good shape it doesn't matter ,
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TeleB
from North Bend, WA
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Sep 12, 2006 |
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| Overall Rating: 3.4 |
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Snoqualmie has two very good things going for it: 1) it is linked to Seattle by a major highway, and 2) it has cheap season passes. This means that I get on the slopes a couple of times per week, snow or rain, day or night. It is true that the terrain/conditions can be less than great, but I view skiing here as a part of my regular fitness regime rather than a resort experience. I'm on my boards 30 minutes after leaving work - or before work on those powder days. My young kids also have a great place to learn that is easily accessible. Where else could I get season passes for a family of four for <$1,000? I supplement my ski season with backcountry trips and several trips to world-class ski resorts every year, but Snoqualmie keeps me in shape for those challenges.
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Charles
from Mercer Island, WA
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Nov 26, 2005 |
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| Overall Rating: 4.2 |
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One of the earliest openings in some 30 years, and 7 inches of new snow overnight enticed us to visit The Summit West - the only one of the four areas, which form part of The Summit, that is currently open this Saturday in November.
Conditions were pretty good, for November. Most of the thinly covered areas we well marked so we avoided any damage to our skis. The lift lines at the 4 chairs moved fairly well, and the staff were all very helpful and attentive to all the people who were either new to the sport or had a lot of rust to scrape off since the last time the resort was fully open... in 2003.
The only downside was parking. There did not seem to be any resort participation in organizing parking. That was the most frustrating part of the trip, and I hope the resort puts some resources into this shortcoming the next time we visit.
