Winter Sports
There's nothing like a fresh snowfall to get people off the couch and out in the mountains. Enjoy the excitement of downhill skiing or the quiet solitude of snowshoeing on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Before you go, check current weather and forest conditions at the local ranger district or the Avalanche Center. If you are backcountry skiing or hiking be aware of tree well and deep snow safety.
Skiing/Snowboarding
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest hosts four ski resorts that offer winter sports for the experienced to the novice for every age.
Snowmobiling
More than 168 miles of snowmobile trails can take you throughout the forest. Most trails are not maintained and parking is limited outside of Sno-Park lots.
Attention Snowmobiles:
- Snowmobiles are not allowed on forest roads when the roads are passable by highway vehicles.
- Snowmobiles must have a 24-inch base of snow before riding off-road within the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area to avoid resource damage.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiers can swoosh over 119 miles of forest trails. Summit at Snoqualmie, Summit East, and Stevens Pass Ski areas provide commercial and groomed cross-country ski trails.
Search for Winter Sports Opportunities
Anderson Creek Sno-Park
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
Barclay Lake Winter Sports Area
Big Four Area Ski Route
Canyon Creek Sno-Park
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
Deer Creek/Kelcema Lake Ski Route
Finney Creek Sno-Park
Foss/Tonga Winter Sports Area
Glacier Creek Sno-Park