Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass opens with new lifts and terrain, shorter lines

Stevens Pass opens with new lifts and terrain, shorter lines

Upgrades boost the capacity of the hill and offer more runs for beginner and intermediate shredders.

Stevens Pass opens with new lifts and terrain, shorter lines
It’s finally a go: Stevens Pass ski area set to open

It’s finally a go: Stevens Pass ski area set to open

After a two-week delay, the Daisy, Skyline Express and Brooks Express lifts open at 9 a.m. Wednesday

It’s finally a go: Stevens Pass ski area set to open
Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening

Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening

On Wednesday, the resort needed another few feet of snow to open. Flurries are expected this week.

Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening
Ski season is near — snow has started to fall at Stevens Pass

Ski season is near — snow has started to fall at Stevens Pass

No flurries are forecast in the lowlands, but nights have been colder with temperatures in the 30s.

Ski season is near — snow has started to fall at Stevens Pass
Stevens Pass cleanup nets plenty of trash — and some treasures

Stevens Pass cleanup nets plenty of trash — and some treasures

Garbage emerges when the snow melts. Volunteers also found beer, jeans and a 20-year-old pass.

Stevens Pass cleanup nets plenty of trash — and some treasures
Mountain biking, disc golf mark seasons shift at Stevens

Mountain biking, disc golf mark seasons shift at Stevens

Widely known for its winter wonderland, summer at Stevens Pass offers other opportunities.

Mountain biking, disc golf mark seasons shift at Stevens
At Stevens Pass, summer work promises uplifting ski season

At Stevens Pass, summer work promises uplifting ski season

Two new chairlifts are part of a $35 million investment into four mountains including Stevens.

At Stevens Pass, summer work promises uplifting ski season
A young Snohomish skier seeks vaunted Northwest Cup title

A young Snohomish skier seeks vaunted Northwest Cup title

Tyler Larson has a sizable points lead entering this weekend’s finals at Stevens Pass.

A young Snohomish skier seeks vaunted Northwest Cup title
‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’ makes the forest more accessible

‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’ makes the forest more accessible

A free Forest Service program teaches about local wildlife, natural history and winter safety.

‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’ makes the forest more accessible
Snowshoeing near Stevens Pass offers expansive views, exercise

Snowshoeing near Stevens Pass offers expansive views, exercise

Guided by an experienced hiker, a pair of first-time snowshoers tackles the Skyline Lake Trail.

Snowshoeing near Stevens Pass offers expansive views, exercise
Santa’s skiing tradition at Stevens Pass has ended

Santa’s skiing tradition at Stevens Pass has ended

Don Bryant, 80, has dressed donned the red suit for decades. This season was his last.

Santa’s skiing tradition at Stevens Pass has ended
Skiers and snowboarders make their way up the Skyline Express chairlift at Stevens Pass in 2017. (Ian Terry / Herald file)

Stevens Pass resort to open for the season on Wednesday

Up to 2½ feet of snow is expected to fall on Tuesday.

Skiers and snowboarders make their way up the Skyline Express chairlift at Stevens Pass in 2017. (Ian Terry / Herald file)
Vail Resorts to buy Stevens Pass ski area for $67 million

Vail Resorts to buy Stevens Pass ski area for $67 million

The deal coincides with another acquisition involving Crested Butte in Colorado and other resorts.

Vail Resorts to buy Stevens Pass ski area for $67 million

Record number of skiers this season at Stevens Pass

The resort hit the 450,000 mark, slightly higher than last year, and snowfall was a bit above average.

Opening day: ‘Lots of high-fives’ among skiers at Stevens Pass

Opening day: ‘Lots of high-fives’ among skiers at Stevens Pass

Two chairs were running Thursday, and two more were expected to open on the weekend.

Opening day: ‘Lots of high-fives’ among skiers at Stevens Pass

Teen skier injured at Stevens Pass is airlifted to hospital

An injured skier was rushed by helicopter to a hospital from Gold Bar on Sunday afternoon. The 15-year-old boy was injured after… Continue reading

It may be spring, but Stevens Pass is celebrating the snow

It may be spring, but Stevens Pass is celebrating the snow

The ski resort is on track to have an average amount of snow and a record number of visitors this season. Stevens… Continue reading

It may be spring, but Stevens Pass is celebrating the snow

Winter weather warning: Heavy snow likely in Cascades

A winter storm may bring several feet of snow to mountain passes in the Cascades and Olympics over the next… Continue reading

Heavy snow forecast for mountain passes beginning Monday afternoon

Those who are driving over mountain passes Monday after the holiday may want to leave in the morning. The National… Continue reading

Ski season starts at Stevens; Baker and Crystal also open

Ski season starts at Stevens; Baker and Crystal also open

Herald staff Stevens Pass Ski Resort opened on Wednesday and reported that snow fell all day. It was falling again Thursday morning, and the resort… Continue reading

Ski season starts at Stevens; Baker and Crystal also open