ENJOY A RIDE TO THE TOP
Scenic Chairlift Rides
At a Glance
Take a Scenic Lift Ride
Over 30 Minutes of Ride Time
Valid All Day, Multiple Rides
Beautiful Mountain Views
Summit West
Open Saturdays and Sundays, Plus Labor Day
Enjoy an easy ride to the top and back with your friends or family! Our Pacific Crest Chair provides beautiful views of the Snoqualmie Pass region, right in the heart of the Washington Cascades. Scenic lift ride tickets can be used for as many round-trip rides as you want on the date chosen. providing plenty of flexibility for travelers and visitors. At the top, unload the lift to enjoy the stunning views and take photos. To get down you can either get back on the lift or hike down the trail to the lodge.
- A fun activity for all ages
- Tickets can be used for as many rides as you want on the date chosen
- Quad chair - seats up to four people on one chair
- For foot passengers only (Bags or backpacks allowed. Strollers, bikes, & other equipment not permitted)
Ticket Pickup & Use
Prior to getting on the lift, you must redeem purchased ticket(s) at a Summit West ticket window. You can redeem your ticket(s) by showing the barcode on your mobile device or a printed voucher. Mobile data connections at the resort can be spotty – we recommend saving a copy or screenshot of your barcode confirmation to your phone.
Scenic Chairlift Rides and the Thunderbird Disc Golf Course at Summit West are now closed for the summer season. Thanks for joining us for all the fun! We'll be back for summer activities in 2025!
Scenic Lift Ticket Prices
A scenic ride lift ticket provides unlimited access to Pacific Crest Chair on a given day. Prices shown do not include sales tax or fees and are subject to change without notice.
Teen & Adult
$20
(13-61)
Youth
$15
(6-12)
Senior
$15
(62+)
Children
FREE
(5 & Under)
Summit West Summer Pass
The Summit West Summer Pass provides unlimited access to Pacific Crest Chair on Saturdays & Sundays through Sep. 2, 2024. Prices shown do not include sales tax or fees and are subject to change without notice.
Teen & Adult
$40
(13+)
Youth
$25
(6-12)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Rules & Information
Yes, all riders must unload at the top of the chair. Riders then reload the chair to descend. Walking down to the base area from the top is also an option.
No, Scenic Chairlift rides at Summit West during the summer are for foot-passengers only. Bikes, mountain boards, skis, snowboards, and other sporting equipment are not allowed on the lift at Summit West.
Backpacks, hiking poles, picnic items, etc. are allowed on the lift at Summit West.
Bikes are allowed on Silver Fir Express in the Bike Park
Our pet policy in the summer is not the same as our winter policy.
Leashed Dogs/Pets Are Allowed In The Following Areas:
- Summit West base area and plaza
- All parking lots
- Other outdoor and mountain areas excluding those listed below
Dogs/Pets Are Not Allowed:
- On chairlifts
- On bike trails
- At Silver Fir plaza, lodge, or lift area
Dogs off-leash are not permitted anywhere on property, parking lots included.
Please clean up after your pet no matter the area -even if you are on grass, dirt, a trail or road.
There are no age restrictions for scenic chairlift rides at The Summit, however, we recommend parents of infants or toddlers consider the length and nature of the chairlift ride before choosing to take them on the lift. If you choose to take an infant on the lift, we recommend they ride in a baby wrap/harness style carrier attached to parent. Backpack baby carriers, strollers, and other types of carriers are not permitted on the lift. Parents may want to consider waiting at the bottom with their infant/toddler while the rest of the group/family takes a ride, taking turns on the lift.
All children should be accompanied by an adult throughout the entirety of the chairlift ride and visit to the mountain. No matter the age, it’s the parent’s responsibility to ensure children sit still and hold on for the duration of the ride.
No, winter season passes are not valid for lift rides in the summer.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Group Scenic Chairlift Rides
Groups of 10 or more get 20% off on scenic lift tickets when booked via Group Sales. Scenic lift rides are great for groups or teams because it's accessible for all ages and adventure levels, which means everyone can enjoy the outdoors together!