Dozens of skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes of the White Pass Ski Area Saturday, March 7, for the East Lewis County ski resort’s annual Castle Jam freestyle trick competition, despite the occasional drizzle of rain and slightly slushy snow conditions.
Competitors were divided into three categories — junior/women, intermediate and open classes — with the youngest competitor being snowboarder Charlotte Luo at only 5 years old.
The competition was held behind the Day Lodge and was organized in partnership with Stoke Mountain, an indoor ski and snowboard center in Tukwila.
Prizes were provided by sponsors including K2, Arbor Collective, 686, Salomon, Line, Smith, Dragon, ROAN Hoods, CG Habitats, SlideofHand, Sporthaus and Lincoln Avenue Coffee Company.
Other upcoming events during the remainder of the ski season at White Pass include:
• The High Camp Lodge Prom, Saturday, March 28, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to wear their fanciest clothes and masks for their chance to be crowned prom king or queen at the High Camp Lodge, located along the Basin Boulevard ski run.
• Easter at White Pass, Sunday, April 5, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to celebrate the holiday on the mountain starting at 8:45 a.m. to look for Easter surprises.
• The Party Park Send It Session 2026, Saturday, April 11, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to the Rib Eye terrain park from noon to 2 p.m. to hike the features, lap the park and stomp their best tricks for a chance to win prizes.
• The High Camp Lodge Beach Party, Saturday, April 11, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to sport their beach attire for some spring skiing at the High Camp Lodge, located along the Basin Boulevard ski run.
• The White Pass Ski Area Pond Skim, Saturday, April 18, where skiers and snowboarders can end the ski season with a wild ride across the “picturesque” White Pass Pond behind the Day Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m.
To view the White Pass Ski Area’s snow report, visit https://skiwhitepass.com/the-mountain/snow-report. The NWS forecast for the ski area can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/5n7hhbsv.
Lift tickets for the ski resort can be purchased online at https://estore.skiwhitepass.com/.
