Well before the expansion, after three runs, you've skied the entire mountain. The expansion added some runs but they aren't very steep. The Green Circles at Sun Valley would be Double Black Diamonds at White Pass. No joking. Not only that, but the kiddies area is pretty steep for a kiddies area, and they have to walk uphill from the ticket booth to get there. Its a big PITA. And a schitty place to learn to ski. I know because that's where I learned.

There is no parking lot. You have to park on the side of the highway and hump all your gear along the road while logging trucks & WADOT ploughs roar by spraying you with the de-icer mist they kick up. If you have small kids you really need to keep a close eye on them while you're loading & unloading. There are no shuttles. That's for yuppies apparently.

The lodge was built in 1976 and has never been improved or expanded. It looks and smells like it, too. If you're a weekend skier, get a table early or you're SOL. The only other place to have a beer and grab a bite is The Yurt on the backside, and it's pretty much just a small tent.

One more thing: White Pass lies about it's conditions on a daily basis. You cannot trust their reports whatsoever. They will report sunshine & powder when it's really rain, slush, and ice chunks. My wife was severely injured last year as a result. They also overstate their base depth by about double. Alot of the reports sent into internet report sites are sent in 'anonymously.'

They know that once you're up there, it's not like you can just turn around and drive down to Meadows or up to Crystal. Which is fuct because from the US12/I-5 JCT, it takes just about as long to get to Meadows and Crystal as it does White. The differences are only about an hour or so making a huge difference in the quality of day you'll have.

ALL THAT SAID--

What White Pass is good for, is a chill day of skiing for an inexperienced or out of practice skier and the dude or family on a budget.

Another hour's drive in any direction and a few bucks more on the other hand, makes for a far better experience, summing up Lewis County to a 'T.'