Mt. Spokane, 25 miles from Spokane, Wash., enjoys dry snow for nearly the whole season. It benefits from a lot of volunteer labor, like the annual buffing of the slopes with brush-cutting tools, because it's a community-owned ski area.
Where to Stay
Three condominiums available within walking distance of ski area. Camper facility, eight miles away at Kirk's Lodge.
Plan Your Trip
Transportation
Important Dates
Projected opening date
Nov 28, 2025
Projected closing date
Apr 12, 2026
Projected Days Open
103
Days Open Last Year
100
Years Open
87
Average Snowfall
142"
Terrain
Runs in Total
55
Longest Run
0.6 mi
Skiable Terrain
1,704 ac
Night Skiing
45 ac
Lifts
8
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
5
Surface Lifts
2
Inside Scoop
Two cafeterias, full service restaurants, and bar/lounge. First aid available at the area. Ski instruction offers group and private classes.
Reviews
Hank
I've skied here more than any other mountain in the area- probably 80 days over the last 3 years. My kids and wife all went through multi-week learn-to-ski programs here and they all had good experiences. This is in spite of the relative lack of good beginner terrain- one of the mountains two great weaknesses. The conveyer belt area is very short and the beginner terrain served by lift 5 is also the main route to the lodge, so people come flying through regularly. Its not a good set-up, but without reimagining how the entire mountain operates, it is what it is. The lifts are weakness 2 and the achilles heal of Mt. Spokane. Every single lift is due for replacement except chair 6. Every. Single. One. Chair 1 was installed before Elvis became famous and chair 2 beat The Beatles to North America. 3,4, and 5 each have their issues and while you can function without 4 (though it serves the best skiing on the mountain) 3 and 5 are vital to mountain ops and they just can't keep up on days that are even somewhat busy. That said, the night skiing is the best thing Mt. Spokane has to offer and what really sets it apart in the Inland NW. However, I think they've figured that out. The cost of a night ticket has gone up each of the last 3 years.
TLDR: Survive the lifts, enjoy the trees, avoid the weekends.