A mountain above Wenatchee in central Washington, on the dry side of the Cascade crest, which gives it lighter and drier snow than the resorts nearer the coast.

The terrain is a good spread across a broad face with long groomed runs, open bowls and tree skiing, and the sunshine record here is far better than western Washington manages.

Wenatchee below is an orchard town in apple country with a proper main street, and it sits low enough to stay clear of the mountain weather.

Seattle is around three hours away over the pass. Prices are moderate and the crowds are largely regional.