Three Summits vs White Pass Ski Area
Three Summits and White Pass Ski Area are neighbouring resorts in Washington - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Three Summits | White Pass Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Three Summits
Good
White Pass Ski Area
Good
Intermediates
Three Summits
Good
White Pass Ski Area
Good
Experts
Three Summits
Limited
White Pass Ski Area
Not ideal
Off-piste
Three Summits
Not ideal
White Pass Ski Area
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Three Summits
Not ideal
White Pass Ski Area
Not ideal
Families
Three Summits
Limited
White Pass Ski Area
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Three Summits
Not ideal
White Pass Ski Area
Limited
Budget
Three Summits
Not ideal
White Pass Ski Area
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Three Summits | White Pass Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 43 km | 35.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 378 m | 623 m |
| Lifts | 20 | 8 |
| Top elevation | 1175 m | 1991 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~206cm) | January (~44cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €69 |
Piste
Three Summits
43 km
White Pass Ski Area
35.8 km
Vertical drop
Three Summits
378 m
White Pass Ski Area
623 m
Lifts
Three Summits
20
White Pass Ski Area
8
Top elevation
Three Summits
1175 m
White Pass Ski Area
1991 m
Snow reliability
Three Summits
variable snow
White Pass Ski Area
good snow
Snowiest month
Three Summits
January (~206cm)
White Pass Ski Area
January (~44cm)
Day pass
Three Summits
€180
White Pass Ski Area
€69
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Three Summits if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose White Pass Ski Area if...
you want better value.