Ski touring
Approachable Northwest Ski Tours
Nine human-powered ski adventures in Oregon and Washington, featuring uphill skinning and real downhill turns. From accessible snowfields to longer backcountry tours, these are for skiers who have touring, navigation and avalanche skills; conditions—not a fixed grade—determine whether a particular outing is appropriate.
9 discoveries
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Each completed place contributes to every collection it belongs to.
9 places
Tilly Jane A-Frame Ski Tour
Mount Hood, Oregon
Developing · ~1,800 ft to A-frame · Forest and burn-area descent
Climb through forest and burn terrain to Tilly Jane A-Frame, then ski down an independently assessed route.
White River Canyon Ski Touring
Mount Hood, Oregon
Developing · Route dependent · Open snow and varied slopes
Explore the White River side of Mount Hood on a conditions-appropriate skin-and-ski outing.
Bennett Pass Alpine Touring Loop
Mount Hood, Oregon
Experienced · ~1,500–2,000 ft (loop variant) · Road, forest and trail skiing
Explore a winter Bennett Pass loop with climbing and downhill skiing in the Pocket Creek area.
Kendall Knob Ski Tour
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Developing · Route dependent · Mixed forest and open terrain
An approachable-scale touring objective in the Kendall area with a variable ascent and descent.
Yodelin Backcountry Ski Tour
Stevens Pass, Washington
Developing · Varies by tour · Tree skiing and glades
Earn downhill turns in the Yodelin trees and rolling terrain near Stevens Pass.
Smithbrook / Nason Ridge Ski Touring
Stevens Pass East, Washington
Developing · Route dependent · Road approach and forest/mountain skiing
Explore winter touring around Smithbrook Road and Nason Ridge with planned downhill turns.
Mitchell Creek Ski Touring
Mount Hood, Oregon
Developing · Route dependent · Variable forest and snow slopes
A Mount Hood backcountry ski touring area used for instructional and guided outings.
Palmer Snowfield Skin-and-Ski
Mount Hood / Timberline, Oregon
Developing · Chosen turnaround dependent · Open alpine snowfield
A human-powered skin-and-ski outing on Palmer Snowfield, respecting ski-area operations.
Castle–Pinnacle Saddle Ski Tour
Tatoosh Range / Mount Rainier, Washington
Experienced · ~1,400 ft (winter approach) · Open bowl and winter approach
Winter ski tour to the dramatic saddle between The Castle and Pinnacle Peak.