Ski & Winter Near Packwood

Winter transform the Cascades into a snowy wonderland. From the slopes of White Pass to peaceful snowshoe trails, discover the best of the season just a short drive from Packwood.

White Pass Ski Area

Just 20 minutes from the A-frame, White Pass offers downhill skiing and snowboarding with breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier.

Ski White Pass

Person cross-country skiing through snowy pine forest

White Pass Nordic Center

Explore over 18km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through high-alpine forests.

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Snowshoe at Paradise

Join ranger-led snowshoe walks at Paradise for an educational and immersive experience in the heart of Mount Rainier National Park.

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Good to know

Road conditions: check WSDOT White Pass conditions before you drive, and carry chains in winter.

Mount Rainier in winter: Highway 123, Chinook Pass and the road to Sunrise close for the season. Paradise is reached through the Longmire entrance, and the road can close in storms. Check park alerts first.

Rentals: skis and boards at the White Pass rental shop; snowshoes at the Longmire General Store.

Park entry: Mount Rainier charges an entry fee, or use an America the Beautiful pass. Buy ahead on Recreation.gov.

After a day on the slopes, retreat to warmth. Your private hot tub and the crackle of the wood stove await.

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A-frame cabin with deck and hot tub in a pine forest