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English (US) (Change)Pros: Steep
Cons: Hit or Miss
Alpental is really the only place to go during the week, to get fun, steep runs only an hour away from Seattle. What makes Alpental great is its accessibility to challenging runs.... Full review
Pros: Steep
Cons: Long lift lines
This is my local hill, and it's conveniently located only 45 minutes from Seattle. On good days, the skiing is great. Deep snow, steep runs, I love it. However, on good days,... Full review
Pros: Downhill, vertical, terrain, "slackcountry", local
Cons: No park, no nightlife
I live in Seattle and love the fact that I can drive for 45 minutes and find the little gem known as Alpental. This resort is composed of 75% advanced terrain -... Full review
Pros: Steep, challenging terrain, "in-bounds backcountry"
Cons: long lines, variable conditions
Alpental backcountry is an amazing experience. With steep, challenging terrain and a huge area to get lost in (just keep going down, but don't get stuck in the trashcan), Alpental is unlike... Full review
Pros: Normally Excellent
Cons: Rain + Freeze = Ice
Heads up folks. The terrain at Alpental, normally fantastic for night skiing, is currently closer to a sloped skating rink. We visited last night, 1/13/09, but will be staying home until we... Full review