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White Pass Village Ski Area

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Trails: 15 km (9 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing and there are also some backcountry trails.
Trail fees: 8$ (winter 2005/6)
Tel: 509-672-3101
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the center's website
Nearest town: Yakima, WA
Web site: White Pass Village
Trail map: Available at the center and on their website
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Available Thursday to Sunday and holidays
Other activities: Alpine skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, bar
Lodging on site: Condos at the resort
Lodging nearby: Yakima has many hotels and other accommodations
Location of trails: The ski area is about 54 miles west of Yakima on Highway 12.
Tourism info: Rainier Visitor Association | Yakima Valley Visitor Bureau
Weather forecast: Yakima
Map of local region: Yakima area

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.00  

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Name of XC Area: White Pass Village Ski Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Apr, 2005
Trails that I skied: Deer Creek loop; Dark Meadows and trails leading there
My favorite trails: n/a
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: In a record poor season, White Pass has got some snow and groomed the Nordic trails. About 4-5 inches of groomed base, with 3 inches of new snow last weekend. They hope to be open now thru April.
What I disliked: N/A
Comments: Glad to get some Spring skiing in what has been a disappointing snow year in the Cascades!
Submitted by: Ed Winskill, Tacoma Nordic Ski Club
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Date submitted: April 5, 2005

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Name of XC Area: White Pass Village Ski Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied: Deer Creek and others
My favorite trails: I don't really know the trails by name
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: One of the advantages of White Pass is the volume of snow, even in so-so years. This year, the snow is really tremendous.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: White Pass now has a Nordic center yurt adjacent to the trails, rather than the old set-up in the downhill lodge. This gives on-site rentals as well as a good warming hut for lunch.
Submitted by: Ed Winskill
from: Tacoma, Wa
Date submitted: Feb 3, 2004

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