I'm going to Seattle early-mid November. Is this a good time to go, especially if I'm looking to ski? And what are some affordable ski lodges/resorts? Thank you!!!
2006-09-13 08:29:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
I personally enjoy Crystal Mountain and Stevens Pass Ski resorts.
Early November is not that good of a time to ski as most resorts still look to the Thanksgiving Vacation period to open and there commonly isn't that much snow to open.
To the north Mount Baker is open early and to the south Timberline Lodge in Oregon is open early.
Let me locate a website for weather conditions so you can plan your trip accordingly or you might have to settle for other activities to do during your stay.
http://www.onthesnow.com/WA/
2006-09-14 08:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's no such thing. Seattle is at 0 - 500 feet above sea level, so has no skiing, except water skiing.
If you're looking for snow skiing, you have to go up in the mountains to a place like Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass or Snoqualmie Pass.
Info on Snoqualmie Pass lodges: www.snoq.com
Info on Stevens Pass lodges: goski.com/resorts/stevens
Info on Crystal Mountain: www.crystalmt.com
P.S. November, especially early is a very bad time to come for skiing. It's a good year if the local ski resorts open up before Thanksgiving. They're predicting that this will be a warm winter, and therefore probably no skiing until closer to Christmas. Sorry.
2006-09-14 20:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
While there is no skiing in Seattle, there are several ski areas within a 70 to 80 mile radius of the city. Check out:
http://www.skicentral.com/washington.html
2006-09-13 15:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by bcwestcoaster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the snow it may be scarce in early November.
try a search of Seattle area ski resorts.
Good luck & have fun! :o)
2006-09-14 09:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by fuzzylilhippiechick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Whistler, British Columbia - that is where you will find the snow and the good accomodation.
2006-09-14 21:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the closest one is Snoqualmie Pass. It is not too far from Seattle.
2006-09-16 13:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try out the one in pike place market
2006-09-14 00:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by plumboneric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋