What pass should I buy?

You can check out all the Season Pass options HERE.  Some passes come with restrictions, and if you plan to ski outside of lessons, please check the restrictions to make sure they work for your family’s preferences. 

For the 2027 season, there are new seasons pass options! Be sure to read carefully! 

Generally, a Summit, or Summit Pass pass works for all Powderpigs student lessons*. 

We recommend finding the best pass option for your family by visiting the Summit at Snoqualmie winter season pass page. There are multiple options to choose from bases on how often your family plans to ski. There are also options to add on other perks such as an Ikon pass depending on what type of pass you choose to purchase.

Within each pass product, there are several pricing tiers for different age groups. For example, under a Alpental Plus, you can purchase a child pass, youth pass or adult pass. Each age tier will have separate pricing available.  

Some examples are:

• Friday night families who only plan to ski during lessons on Friday nights, can purchase a off-peak pass. The off-peak pass works for peak days after 3pm. 

• Saturday families that only ski at Summit Central, West or Hyak (East) can opt to purchase the Summit or Summit Plus pass.

• Sunday families that wish to ski Alpental once or twice, and have a family ski trip planned to a Ikon resort, might opt to purchase the Alpental Plus Pass with the Ikon Base Pass upgrade. 

Can I Use an Day Ticket?

We always recommend purchasing a seasons pass to the summit for all students, almost all of our students (even beginners) will ride the chair. Day passes sell out in advance, and are a more expensive option then a seasons pass. 

Can I use an Ikon Pass?

Depending on the level of Ikon pass that you purchase (either a Base or Full Ikon) you can get either 5 days or 7 days at the Summit. Neither of these options allow for a whole season of lessons. That being said, reservations are no longer required for Ikon Pass holders. 

Ikon pass holders must pay for parking on the weekends in all summit parking lots. For the 25-26 season this price is $15 per day.

When should I purchase my pass?

The area implements a tiered pricing system. The earlier in the spring you purchase passes for next season, the better the pricing will be! Plus often times passes purchased early in the season include perks for summer activities at the pass. 

Do I need to purchase a season pass for my beginner?

We recommend seasons passes for all students. While beginners do not start on the chair, they often get on a chair by week 2 or 3. Having a seasons pass is still typically the most cost effective option. 

How do I Pick Up My Pass?

All Passes need to be picked up prior to lessons.  You will be able to pick up your pass at any of the base areas.  There are Kiosks set up where you will need to scan the QR code that the Summit emailed you.  Scan the code at the kiosk and it will print out your pass on the spot!

Check out this VIDEO to see how it works!

Where should I put my pass?

The new RFID gates have sensors at the average adult male hip height on the left hand side.  Small children will find that the gate is most effective with the pass in a left chest height pocket or an arm pocket.  

Help I lost my Pass

Don't fret! Its super easy to get a replacement pass. All base areas have a guest services desk that can quickly reprint a lost pass. If you realize you lost your pass before you come up the mountain, plan an extra 30 mins and swing by the West or Silverfir base areas to get a pass printed. Summit West and Silverfir have guest services areas that you can park within a 2 min walk to guest services. The area does charge to reprint passes.

If you didn't realize that you lost your students pass until you are at the pigpen you have two options: 1) If you have time either walk or ski to silverfir and get it reprinted 2) ask an admin for a loaner pass! We have LIMITED passes that can be used for a single day. You must always return your loaner pass at the end of the day!