Snow Fun!

When the weather is bad, head for the mountains! Be sure to check all sites for conditions and additional information.

Tubing & Snowshoeing
Summit Tubing Center at Snoqualmie: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Holidays, there is tubing going on! Pick from 10 to 12 groomed runs and a tow to help you back up the hill. Kids always cost $5 for a 2-hour session and price includes a tube. The Summit also offers guided snowshoeing, but the age limit (13+) prevents most kids from coming along.

Paradise Snowplay at Mt. Rainier: Sledding is permitted in designated areas. Bring your own soft sleds, inner tubes, or saucers. There is compressed air available for filling tubes. Tubing area is supervised by park rangers on weekends and holidays. Free, but $10 vehicle admission to Mt. Rainier is required. For adults and kids age 8+, try a ranger-guided snowshoe walk. Snowshoes are available to rent for $1.

Pacific Science Center's Family Snowshoe Expedition: For adults and children ages 8+. This is costly, but they take care of the snowshoes, guide you on the trail, and help kids look for signs of animal life. There is also a kids only version of the event and a Winter Survival 3-day camp for kids also located on this website.

There are designated areas for snowplay at Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park and Hyak Sno-Park. For more information, call (360) 902-8684 or e-mail winter@parks.wa.gov. There is a permit required for parking, but snowplay should be free.

Hurricane Ridge offers guided snowshoeing trips for $5 donation and allows sledding at two designated areas: Sunrise Family Snowplay Area for families and Small Children’s Snowplay Area for children age 8 and under. There is a $15 car entrance fee to the park.

Skiing
Local Skiing at Mt. Baker, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, Hurricane Ridge, and Stevens Pass. Check the individual websites for more information.