Awesome views of Mt Rainier, back country powder, new runs, new lodge, and new name; Paradise Basin!
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Andy Mahre - First tracks down the brand new terrain at White Pass, WA.
Andy Mahre; Yakima local and acclaimed freelance "extreme" skier whose home mountain is White Pass Washington, makes one of the first runs down the new Coulour Express.
White Pass is now one of the largest ski areas in Washington State. Over 30 years of wishing and waiting by local skiers, lots of hard work and litigation by the White Pass organization and interested volunteers have finally doubled the size of the ski area at White Pass. Adding 3 new lifts, 767 acres of terrain and an additional new 5,600-square-foot day lodge.
Places to stay on the mountain are limited, after your day on the slopes head to Downtown Yakima, only 40 minutes away, where there are many hotels to choose from.
Here are a few offering discounts.
Howard Johnson Downtown Yakima offers a "Holiday" rate of $49 though January 31, 2010. Call direct (509) 452-6511.
Oxford Suites offers a percentage off your ( 1,2 or 3 night) stay through January 7, with newly remodeled rooms, pool and spa area, includes a full hot breakfast.
Relax with a great dinner at one of the many downtown restaurants and review your day on the mountain with friends.
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