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The Summit At Snoqualmie - Alpental

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The Summit At Snoqualmie - Alpental


Located within an easy hour's drive from Seattle, The Summit at Snoqualmie offers winter recreation in the Emerald City's back yard. The Summit actually consists of four mountains -- Summit Central, Summit East, Summit West and Alpental -- each with its own appeal. The monster among them is Alpental, best suited to advanced and expert skiers with its 50% advanced terrain. Lodging is available at the base of the ski area at the Summit Inn.

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Lift Elevation
2539 '
Vertical drop
774
Total trails
671
Very Easy Trails
65
Intermediate Trails
15
Advanced Trails
42
Lifts
26
Surface lifts
32890
Chair lifts
6
Car lifts
20
Fixed quads
0
Detachable quads
8
Long Run
2
Six seaters
2
Total terrain
2
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Average of 3 Reviews
Overall 3.5 star rating
Value 3.5 star rating
Downhill Terrain 3.5 star rating
Family Friendly 3 star rating
Nightlife 1 star rating
Terrain Park 1 star rating

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Value 3 star rating
Downhill Terrain 3.5 star rating
Family Friendly 2 star rating
Nightlife 0.5 star rating
Terrain Park 1 star rating
Overall 3 star rating
Pros: Alpental

Cons: Snoqualamie
Good and Bad all rolled into one
iWill reviewed October 28, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Alpental is pretty decent, despite its small size. When the snow hits, it has rocking terrain. It's sister areas, however would make a person think they were in the mid atlantic. Crowded, small, run down and crowded.

 

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Value 4 star rating
Downhill Terrain 4.5 star rating
Family Friendly 2.5 star rating
Nightlife 1.5 star rating
Terrain Park 0.5 star rating
Overall 4 star rating
Pros: Steep terrain, old growth trees, large backcountry, very good night skiing, friendly staff, definitely not a resort.

Cons: Small area, large lines on weekends, highly variable snow, definitely not a resort.
Alpental Review
sdstarr reviewed March 25, 2009 at 5:15 pm

The Summit at Snoqualmie was once four separate ski areas that were gradually combined into one resort.  The overall resort still has four base areas.  Three of these areas - now called Summit West, Central and East - are on the south side of interstate 90.  The remaining area - Alpental - is on the north side of I-90.  This review - and the ratings - only apply to the Alpental area.

Alpental is a very small ski area.  There are only four lifts.  However, these lifts access a lot of steep and interesting terrain.  There is over 2200 feet of vertical from the top of Denny Mountain to the base.  You can ski alpine bowls, old growth trees, ice waterfalls, chutes steeps and bumps in this small area.  

The backcountry is accessible through three gates.  It is at least three times as large as the skiable area inbounds.  It is a series of large open bowls that funnel down to tight runs and chutes carved into a series of cliff bands.  

Alpental has no terrain park, and the base area is very limited.  It isn't the sort of ski area you visit while on vacation, but for a local ski hill it has a lot to offer.

 

 

 

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Value 3 star rating
Downhill Terrain 2 star rating
Family Friendly 5 star rating
Overall 3 star rating
Pros: Close to city, easy access, lots of night skiing, good teaching hill

Cons: Flat, low (3000 ft. base at Summit West), little vertical
Review of NOT Alpental
Posaune reviewed October 6, 2009 at 2:27 pm
 This is a general review of Summit East, Central, and West.  I did a lot of my learning at Summit Central (Ski Acres) back in the late 60's and very early '70s.  This is a great place to learn, but not a place to visit if you're coming from out of town.  There is really no expert terrain.  For a few night turns it can be good, but it is super crowded on weekend days.  If you want great terrain go to Alpental, small but mighty and much worth a daytime visit.  Otherwise go to Crystal Mt. or Stevens Pass instead.  A little longer drive will pay off.

 

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