How a writer who used to ardently avoid winter sports learned to ski
This writer loves Washington's mountains, but had long avoided winter sports in the Northwest. Despite her Raynaud's syndrome, she learned to ski this winter.
Snow Sports
More Headlines
Crystal Mountain reverts to unlimited access on Ikon Pass
Crystal will offer unlimited access for Ikon Pass holders for the 2024-25 season. There won't be a Crystal-only season pass next year.
Wenatchee festival features skiing, snowboarding, music and beer
Rails & Ales will take over downtown Wenatchee March 9. It's a free event with activities for casual snow lovers as well as a rail...
Seattle woman’s shuttles will whisk you to the mountains in winter and summer
By providing shuttles to popular Cascade recreation destinations like Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain, Meg White hopes to make the mountains more reachable.
Mt. Baker’s ‘legendary’ snowboarding competition thwarted by El Niño WATCH
Next weekend’s Legendary Banked Slalom competition at Mt. Baker Ski Area has been pushed to 2025 due to poor snowboarding conditions created by El Niño...
Why Northwest skiers flock to Japan every winter
Japan's ski operators are increasingly catering to tourists to revive an industry that peaked in the early 1990s. See the highlights from our writer's trip.
White Pass reopens after closure due to wind, snow and fallen trees
With freezing temperatures expected throughout the weekend, WSDOT is urging caution. The White Pass roadway reopened about 9 a.m. Friday.
5 outdoor trips and classes that are good for beginners this winter
The new year in Western Washington is the right time for snowy adventures. In these courses, you'll tackle snowshoeing, uphill skiing, avalanche awareness and more.
Forecast warned of ‘considerable’ avalanche danger before Tahoe fatality
The central Sierra Nevada had been facing a record low snowpack for this time of year due to the ongoing "snow drought."
Avalanche kills 1, injures 3 at California ski resort that once hosted Winter Olympics VIEW
An avalanche has roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe.