Ski Biking the Pacific Northwest, Idaho and Alaska

By Rob Aseltine. Updated September 2026.

Cascade concrete is what the locals sometimes call the snow quality. Once skied up or groomed, a three-ski bike floats right through it. I learned that at Snoqualmie, got schooled on it again at Mt. Hood, and found the drier Idaho version at Bogus Basin. I've taught at all three. 

The short version:

• More than 35 ski areas across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska allow ski bikes.

• Rules range from ski patrol inspections to Mt. Baker's handle-tow-only policy.

• Sun Valley and Silver Mountain restrict three-ski bikes. Check the notes before you book.

Oregon

• Timberline Lodge (Mt. Hood). Open after a ski patrol check. The Palmer Snowfield gives it the longest season in North America. Summer riding here is a blast. You have to experience it at least once. 

• Hoodoo. Open, and the resort rents a full fleet: SkiByk, Lenz, SNO-GO and more.

• Anthony Lakes, Spout Springs, Ferguson Ridge and Warner Canyon. Small, open hills in eastern and southern Oregon, mostly with a leash rule.

Washington

• Summit at Snoqualmie. Open with a leash.

• Crystal Mountain. Open. Leashes required, and bikes must be factory-built or equivalent quality. Lain Van Ogle makes some epic videos of riding here. 

• Stevens Pass. Open. Metal edges, a retention device, and safe lift loading required.

• White Pass. Open, with resort-run rentals.

• Mission Ridge. Open. Stay in control, and a leash may be required.

• 49 Degrees North. Open after a ski patrol inspection.

• Ski Bluewood. Open, leash required on the slopes.

• Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Open with main office approval. Homemade bikes are discouraged.

• Hurricane Ridge. No chairs. Two rope tows and a Poma, fine if you're in control.

• Mt. Baker. Handle tow only. Skip it on a ski bike.

Idaho

• Bogus Basin (Boise). Open, with Idaho Ski Bikes renting on site. When I ran demo here a few years ago, the turnout was incredible.

• Tamarack. Open to all three types.

• Brundage Mountain (McCall). Open. Load and unload without slowing the lift, on a commercially built bike.

• Magic Mountain. Open, with resort-run rentals.

• Kelly Canyon, Pomerelle, Cottonwood Butte, Snowhaven and Blizzard Mountain. Small hills, open with leash and lift rules.

• Bald Mountain (Pierce). Listed as three-ski friendly.

• Sun Valley. Two skis maximum and a seat required, so Types I and II only, and bikes are banned on several fixed-grip lifts.

• Silver Mountain. ASA's listing requires foot skis, which rules out three-ski bikes. Confirm with the resort.

Alaska

• Alyeska Resort (Girdwood). Ski bikes on chairs 3 and 7 only.

• Arctic Valley (Anchorage). Three-ski bikes only.

• Hilltop Ski Area (Anchorage). Open, leash required.

• Eaglecrest (Juneau). Open. You need a brake or retention device and a quick demonstration of control.

• Birch Hill Ski Center. Open, with resort-run rentals. It's an Army MWR hill at Fort Wainwright, so check access first.

Rentals from Boise to Anchorage

Heavy snow and first days go to the three-ski bikes. Riders who love a full-suspension mountain bike and a challenge will find plenty of Type II here. See how the types compare.

• Idaho Ski Bikes. SkiByk bikes from $80 a day, with slope transport for $100. Serves Bogus Basin and Tamarack.

• Ski Bike Idaho. Tngnt Drift from $99.99 and Carve 2.0 from $139.99, for Bogus, Brundage and Tamarack.

• Kore North Bicycles (Meridian). SNO-GO dealer and rentals for Bogus, Brundage and Tamarack.

• Wheel Sport Bicycles (Spokane). SNO-GO rentals for 49 Degrees North and Silver Mountain.

• Baby Boomer Bikes (Lacey). SNO-GO dealer serving Crystal, Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie.

• Cascade Ski Bikes. SkiByk rentals for Snoqualmie and White Pass.

• Sky High Adventures (Tri-Cities). Type II and Type III rentals, delivering within 10 miles of the Blue Bridge.

• Skibike NW. Listed by ASA for seven Washington and Idaho resorts. Instagram only.

• Alaska Ski Bike (Anchorage). SNO-GO rentals for Alyeska and Hilltop.

Après, Dives and Where to Crash

• Charlie's Mountain View (Government Camp). A Mt. Hood institution since 1977. Stickers, old photos, Big Buck Hunter, and locals who look like they've been on the same stool for 20 years.

• Ratskeller (Government Camp). The best pizza on the mountain, across the street from Charlie's.

• Ram's Head Bar (Timberline Lodge). A drink inside the WPA-built lodge famous for "The Shining." Stay the night if you can.

• Huckleberry Inn (Government Camp). Family-owned since 1966. Get the huckleberry shake.

• The Snorting Elk Cellar (Crystal Mountain). A Bavarian-style basement bar under the Alpine Inn, pouring since 1965.

• Grumpy's (Ketchum). Burgers and beer in 32-ounce schooners. Ride elsewhere, since Sun Valley doesn't allow three-ski bikes, but drink here.

• The Sitzmark (Alyeska). The classic slopeside ski bar, with live music and a killer spring deck.

• Chair 5 (Girdwood). Doubles as the town's biggest bar.

• Double Musky Inn (Girdwood). Cajun steaks in a room covered in knickknacks. Expect a wait.

• Hotel Alyeska. Walk out the door to the tram, and ask for the northern lights wake-up call.

Common Questions

Can you ski bike at Summit at Snoqualmie? Yes, with a leash, and the resort rents on site.

Where can I rent a ski bike in Boise? Idaho Ski Bikes rents on site at Bogus Basin. Kore North Bicycles in Meridian and Ski Bike Idaho also serve Bogus.

Can I ski bike in Alaska? Yes. Alyeska allows ski bikes on chairs 3 and 7, Arctic Valley allows three-ski bikes, and Alaska Ski Bike in Anchorage rents SNO-GOs.

Heading south? Read the California and Nevada guide or the Montana and Wyoming guide. Every listing lives on the Where to Ski Bike directory.