White Pass Ski Area

White Pass, WA

Discover a whole new playground at White Pass

With majestic views of Mt. Rainier, White Pass provides terrain for skiers and riders of every ability. Explore steeper terrain off the Great White Express, or explore Paradise Basin on the Couloir Express and Basin Quads. Our mid-mountain Lodge, The High Camp, is the perfect meeting point for brunch or an afternoon bbq and craft beverage.

White Pass features slope-side lodging at the Village Inn, on-site Child Care, multiple dining options, full-service Learning, Nordic, Rental & Retail Centers, all found in a relaxed family atmosphere. Leave the city behind and escape to White Pass!

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for Indy Passholders when you Present ID at the ticket window.

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White Pass Village Inn

Naches, WA

Up until a scant two decades ago, White Pass wasn’t passable. At least by car. The road from the east went as far as Rimrock Lake. There were plenty of summer trails, but no ski area. Then in 1951, the highway was cut through. It didn’t take long for a group of skiers and businessmen in Yakima to see the area’s potential. They formed the Yakima Ski Club and built the first rope tow in 1952.

Early in the area’s infancy, its founders realized that additional facilities were needed, such as overnight accommodations. In 1964, the White Pass Company obtained from the Forest Service a 30-year “Term Special Use Permit” (ground lease) for the development of an alpine resort complex north of the highway (across from the hill). The permit included the rights to build 100 condominium units; 54 were built prior to the 1965-66 ski season.

It has been the policy of everyone involved at White Pass over the years to preserve its natural beauty, to make improvements carefully, and to proceed slowly and thoughtfully.

What then of the future?
In short, the future of White Pass, as usual, is looking up. We hope you’ll be a part of it.

Indy Pass Discount:

For 10% discounted pricing (mid-week reservations only), please call: (509-672-3131) or email: ([email protected]). Indy passholders must show proof of account via the COMMENT section when making a reservation at staywhitepass.com. The name of the Indy passholder must match the name on the reservation.