White Pass
White Pass is the mecca for Yakima snow sports, and with a drive time of just around an hour from town, there’s no excuse for staying home on your day (or afternoon) off. Downhill enthusiasts will enjoy the fast lifts, deep snow, and variety of terrain offered at the White Pass ski area (home hill to Olympians Phil and Steve Mahre). Hikers, bikers, and cross-country fans will find their home at the White Pass Nordic Center which maintains a variety of groomed cross-country trails.
💡 IHY WISDOM: The ski area and the Sporthaus in Yakima both offer rentals, tune-ups and new equipment. Little Red School House in Naches has rentals as well. Make sure you check out White Pass’s event calendar. They often have sunset snowshoeing tours out of the Nordic Center. We opt to eat in Naches on our way back to town. Our go-to’s are Bron Yr Aur Brewing Company, Nier the Nook, and D'Nile Tap House.
🗺️ Google Map of this general location
(📷: White Pass/Instagram)
