Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass avalanche subject of New York Times article

We felt inclined to post this item of interest, as it is so close to home but the article was run in the New York… Continue reading

Witness haunted by fatal crash near Stevens Pass

Amy Davis dutifully checked the road conditions before getting into her pickup truck for the long drive east across Stevens Pass last… Continue reading

Stevens Pass marks its 75th anniversary

Stevens Pass is celebrating its 75th anniversary this winter and with more snow than in recent history. Since the beginning of the season in November,… Continue reading

Snow’s coming; find a guided snowshoe trip

Thanks to some colder, wetter weather, the mountains are finally seeing some snow. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has updated its dates and times for… Continue reading

Go snowshoeing for charity Saturday at Stevens Pass

Tubbs Romp to Stomp, a snowshoeing event, is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Stevens Pass Nordic Center. The event will raise money… Continue reading

For disabled kids, a chance to play on the slopes

STEVENS PASS — When people see photos and videos of 13-year-old Forrest Neander skiing, they understand what he can accomplish. Forrest, who has cerebral palsy,… Continue reading

Two skiers hurt in separate accidents at Stevens Pass

Two people were seriously hurt Tuesday in separate snow-sports accidents at Stevens Pass. In the first incident reported mid-afternoon, a skiing accident… Continue reading

Team Blue Tarp raises money for a variety of causes

STEVENS PASS — Snohomish County has a ski team that is making its run unlike others. Team Blue Tarp doesn’t race down the mountain. These… Continue reading

Skier suffers fatal injuries at Stevens Pass

STEVENS PASS — A 32-year-old man was fatally injured Monday while skiing at Stevens Pass. Paramedics were called to the ski resort just before 11… Continue reading

State Patrol warns against illegal parking at Stevens Pass

STEVENS PASS — Parking on the shoulder of U.S. 2 at Stevens Pass could cost drivers hundreds of dollars in traffic citations and towing bills.… Continue reading

Video: ‘We’re throwing a bomb out of a moving helicopter’

Updated: Stevens Pass just released their behind-the-scenes video of avalanche control work on Wednesday. And it’s mind-blowing. (Pun intended.) The video explains how the crew… Continue reading

After a decade away, ski trip is bruising and thrilling

My parents put me on cross-country skis when I was 3. I have no memory of learning to ski, just like I have no memory… Continue reading

Skiing with guns: Trip livened up by biathlon race

“Why don’t you demonstrate for me?” My skiing instructor was looking down at me. I was on the ground, again. He thought this would be… Continue reading

Learn how you can help maintain the PCT near Stevens Pass

Do you hike? If so, you owe thanks to trail crews who work hard to keep trails in shape. Maybe you’d like to give a… Continue reading

Videographers capture the thrill of skiing and snowboarding

It’s all about the feeling. A snowboarder or skier knows exactly what it’s like to float through waist-deep powder or stick the landing after a… Continue reading

County firefighters sent to help near Leavenworth, Twisp

Eastern Washington wildfires caused the closure of U.S. 2 between Stevens Pass and Leavenworth on Thursday. Eight Snohomish County fire agencies sent crews to two… Continue reading

Mountain bikers rejoice: Stevens Pass Bike Park opens Friday

The Stevens Pass Bike Park will open for the season Friday. All the trails that are currently built will be open. Check out the video… Continue reading

Mountain bike races for all levels this weekend at Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass Bike Park’s Turn N’ Berm summer bike festival is Friday to Sunday. Sounds like it’s going to be a ton of fun. There’s… Continue reading

Beyond skiing and snowboarding: 11 ways to play in the snow

Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular way to enjoy the snow, but the Northwest offers plenty of other ways to play. Here are 11… Continue reading

Warm, wet weather affecting Stevens Pass, businesses on U.S. 2

STEVENS PASS — It’s the dead of winter here but only small, dirty patches of snow spot the landscape along U.S. 2 near the summit… Continue reading