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The Summit at Snoqualmie MDP Proposal includes the following:

New chairlifts would be added and existing chairlifts and trails would be realigned along the natural fall-line. A proposed Alpental chairlift would access existing backcountry terrain in International Bowl. Two new chairlifts would be developed at Summit East to increase the amount of advanced intermediate terrain and provide access to redeveloped crossover trails between Summit Central and Summit East. The backside chairlift at Summit East would be realigned and upgraded, and new trails would be developed.

Re-vegetation efforts would improve separation and create distinct boundaries between beginner and more advanced user groups. Core beginner areas would be developed at Alpental, Summit West, and Summit Central. Crossover trails would be redeveloped to provide increased connectivity between base areas.

Guest services facilities at Silver Fir, Summit Central, Alpental, and Summit West (including the Thunderbird Lodge at Summit West) would be improved. Mountaintop restaurant are proposed for the top of Mt. Hyak and at the summit of Alpental.

More parking would be created at Summit West, Silver Fir, and the Snowflake Tubing Center.

How would the MDP Proposal improve my experience at The Summit at Snoqualmie?

• Improved on-hill connectivity between base areas 
• Expanded guest service facilities to reduce base area congestion 
• Additional parking to meet projected growth and decrease reliance on shuttle service 
• Additional intermediate and intermediate-advanced terrain at Summit East 
• Provide year-round direct access to up-mountain facilities and terrain at Alpental

Press Release, June 11, 2007 - Click Here

Call-to-Action

The Summit at Snoqualmie's Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is being prepared and is expected to be released by fall of 2007 (possibly early 2008).  An additional call-to-action will be issued once the FEIS is shared with the public.

For More Information:

Go to The Summit at Snoqualmie website - Click Here.