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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Stevens Pass
One day is enough for most visitors: ski or hike and return to Seattle or Leavenworth by evening.
Stevens Pass is a seasonal ski resort and a key Pacific Crest Trail supply point in the Cascades. Most travelers use it as a day‑trip from Seattle (≈2 h drive) or stay nearby in Leavenworth for an overnight hike.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking, less snow)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (low snow, crowded trails)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$120 excl. lift ticket · Mid $120–$200 excl. lift ticket (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ski lift ticket (adult, day) | $100–$180 |
| Coffee at resort café | $3–$5 |
| Parking at resort | $5–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SEA · Seattle‑Tacoma International
- Drive US‑2 east via Monroe, about 2 h 15 min
Typical fares
- Seattle → Stevens Pass, car
- about $30–$45 for gas (2 h 15 min each way), check road conditions
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car on US‑2 is primary; shuttle service runs limitedly in ski season; no public transit beyond the resort.
See and do
Known for
- Skiing on wet Cascade snow
- Pacific Crest Trail resupply
- Historic Wellington rail town
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | US‑2 east, 35 mi, about 45 min drive | ≈1 h |
| Seattle | US‑2 west to Monroe, then SR‑522 south, 2 h 15 min drive | ≈2 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Leavenworth
- Mountain village 35 mi east, many inns and cabins; good base for hikes
- Skykomish
- Small town 5 mi west, limited lodging
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Weekend traffic on US‑2 can add 30–60 min; plan early departures.
- Avalanche control may close the highway; check WSDOT real‑time updates.
Generally safe; watch for sudden weather changes, icy roads, and avalanche warnings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Stevens Pass yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Skiing on wet Cascade snow
- Pacific Crest Trail resupply
- Historic Wellington rail town
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Washington State Department of Transportation – Mountain Passes: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/stevens
- Wikivoyage: Stevens Pass, revision 5309202 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309202
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Stevens Pass
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US citizens need no visa for short stays; see /united-states/visa-requirements
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/stevens-pass). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.