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Snoqualmie vs Stevens Pass

Snoqualmie excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Snoqualmie's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Snoqualmie leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Snoqualmie

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass

326.9" average ยท Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Snoqualmie

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Snoqualmie

$99 day pass

Easiest Access
Snoqualmie

0.8h from SEA

Best Village Vibe
Snoqualmie

Pleasant base area

Snoqualmie
Washington, USA
$$Ikon
Stevens Pass
Washington, USA
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.0
Walkability
6.5
5.5
Village Vibe
6.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,280'
1,800'
Skiable Area
1,967 ac
1,125 ac
Green Runs
25%
11%
Trails
100
52
Lifts
26
10

Getting There

Airport
SEA
SEA
Drive Time
0.8h
1.7h
Road Ease
7.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Epic
Day Pass
$99
$139
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Snoqualmie

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Snoqualmie
Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Snoqualmie excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Snoqualmie's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Snoqualmie's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Snoqualmie's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Snoqualmie's family village atmosphere score (6.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Snoqualmie offers more terrain variety (1,967 acres vs 1,125 acres)
  • Snoqualmie's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Stevens Pass starts at age 4

Best For

Snoqualmie

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Stevens Pass

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
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Guides

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