Winter Season

Lakes and streams freeze over in the high-country. Rain turns to snow and the woods begin the annual transformation from greens to whites. Many trails that were easy passage in the summer become entirely different contours under feet of snow. Skis become the ideal mode of pedestrian transport over this new mountain canvas. Explore Western Washington Nordic Skiing Trail Systems and Shoulder-season back country ski routes below on this page.

Top 10 Nordic Ski Trails

1) Stevens Pass

2) Icicle River

3) Lake Easton

4) Winthrop

5) White Pass

6) Summit & Snoqualmie

7) Cabin Creek

8) Hyak Nordic

9) Moose Dewlap Citizen Trek

10) Lake Wenatchee Nordic

Back Country Ski Trails

1) Ski Tour Mount Amabilis

2) Ski Tour Mount Catherine Loop

3) Ski Mount Baker Easton Glacier

4) Ski Mount Hood

5) Ski Mount Adams South Chutes

6) Ski Camp Muir 

7) Mt. St. Helens