Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North
Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash.
Lifts: 7
Vertical: 1,851
Acres: 2,325
Summits: 2
Number of Runs: 90
Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass
Operating Schedule: 7 days a week by Dec. 13 through mid-April (as conditions allow).
Save Big on the Fall Season Pass Sale Through Nov. 15
Score big savings on 49° North’s fall season pass sale through Nov. 15! On top of unlimited skiing and snowboarding, you get access to heavily discounted lift tickets at several other ski areas across the Northwest and even across the border in Canada, plus free access to 49’s groomed Nordic trails!
49° North/Silver Mountain Combo Pass
A Combo Pass gives you unlimited access to both ski areas. That’s a combined 3,925 acres, 14 lifts, 170 trails, 4 summits, and 4,051′ of vertical to ski or ride all season long.
Lift Ticket Deals
One of the easiest ways to save at 49° North is buying lift tickets in advance! Just go online and choose the date you want to visit to see all the deals and options. It’s best to line up your tickets at home as not all cell phones have service on the mountain. Take a screen shot or print your receipt and then pick up your lift tickets at the main lodge or at the yurt at the bottom of the Sunrise Basin. Lift tickets ordered online can be redeemed at the new ticket kiosk at the far-left ticket window using the barcode from your lift ticket purchase.
What’s New for the 2024/25 Season
On the heels of adding the Northern Spirit Express high-speed quad in 2021, Eastern Washington’s largest ski area has been busy maintaining and grooming the slopes this summer. They’ve been busy brush cutting and are hopeful for an early season opening. 49° North is also stoked to announce a brand new PistenBully winch cat to increase grooming capacity this season, especially on the steeper slopes, which is a nice addition to their extensive snowmaking system.
The new sprung structure building that opened last season has also been in full construction mode as it is transformed into the new Experience Center. This center will house all rental and performance demo gear, the Snowsports School, and tuning and repair operations, hopefully by opening day. The new Experience Center will offer a smoother and more efficient process to get out on the snow, so you can learn to ski or snowboard quicker and with less hassle. 49° North has also upgraded its rental and demo fleet, offering the latest, greatest skis and boards for demo, including local, handmade skis from Sneva MFG.
Ski & Stay Savings at 49° North
This season, lift ticket discounts will be offered for those who choose less driving and more time on the mountain by staying with a local lodging provider! Check out the new Mistequa Hotel, located in Chewelah next to the Chewelah Casino and featuring spacious modern rooms, ski lockers, an indoor pool, and a new on-site restaurant with walking access to the casino. Lift ticket deals are also offered for guests at other area lodging options this season. More info at ski49n.com.
Snowsports School: Programs for Everyone
First-time skiers or snowboarders of all ages, as well as experienced shredders looking to improve on their abilities, will find a lesson or multi-day program that fits their needs and schedule at 49° North.
“We’ve got some of the most talented, caring, and dedicated instructors in the Northwest and incredible terrain for people to learn and have that first on-snow experience,” says 49’s Rick Brown. The ski area offers huge terrain variety, with plenty of beginner slopes along with more challenging runs for building skills at an affordable price, he says. 49° North also offers a great partnership with regional schools who want to integrate skiing and snowboarding into their school or home school programs. Educators can reach out to the resort for more info.
Honoring Native American Culture
Together with members of the Kalispell and Spokane Tribes and other partners, 49° North will be unveiling an upgrade to the popular animal character signs stashed out in the woods off to the right at the top of the Payday beginner lift, which happens to be some of the best ski trails for new skiers and snowboarders, says Brown. The animal signs, which have long provided notable meet-up locations for parents and kids, have been replaced with new versions of familiar animal characters that have their names marked in the native Salish dialect of both Tribes as well as in English, with handy pronunciation assistance to help skiers say the Salish words correctly.
Plan Ahead for Your Favorite Events
- Warren Miller Film Tour: Nov. 23
- Wintersportsfest at the Nordic Center: Jan. 15
- Women of Winter Ski & Snowboard Clinic Series: Jan. 24, Feb. 28, & March 14
- Nordic Family Weekend: Feb. 1-2
- Skijoring Race Event: Feb. 1-2
- Chewelah Winter Fest & 49 Rail Jam: Feb. 8
- Skijoring with Dogs at the Nordic Center: March 1
- Telebration Telemark Skiing Event: March 16
- Jaeger’s Park Party: Late March (date TBA)
- Hawaiian Days and Slush Cup pond skim: Late March (date TBA)
Sponsored by SNWR and 49 Degrees North
