Witness the gorgeous drive from Issaquah, WA through the Cascade Mountains to the hidden mountain town of Leavenworth. Wander through snowy forest trails with a guided morning hike or snowshoe trek near Snoqualmie Pass. Explore the iconic Bavarian history of Leavenworth. Find a local cafe to fill up on brats and a stein of beer for lunch (or another local cuisine of your choice). Pop in the quaint shops filled with the holiday spirit at all times of year. Find some treasures to bring home for yourself or loved ones. Bask in the glow of the world famous holiday light display that takes over the town as it turns on each evening.

If you're visiting our beautiful region and want to hit the slopes, or you live here and want to rent for the season, you're in luck. Gerk's Ski and Cycle has an excellent selection of high-quality, well-maintained skis, snowboards, boots, and poles - all ready for you to rent.

To the Mountain Shuttle offers weekend roundtrip service from Gerk’s Ski and Cycle in Issaquah to The Summit at Snoqualmie on Saturday’s and Sundays. Advanced reservations are required.

Experience outdoor bliss. Join REI for an outdoor class, guided day trip or virtual event.

Snow tubing is a fun-filled, carefree way for family and friends to enjoy the exhilaration of sliding on snow. With over 20 tubing lanes during the peak of the season and a covered lift to take you back to the top, it's easy to get your winter thrills!

Trailside snowshoe and sled rentals - Discover the beauty, serenity, and solitude of a snowshoe hike this winter. In the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, you can rent kids and adult snowshoes (and sleds!) by the hour from REI’s Snoqualmie Pass Snowshoe Rentals Outpost.