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  Is Stevens Pass closed because of a lack of snow or just to avoid refunds?

  As ski areas across Washington state open to the public this week, questions remain about Stevens Pass, where the main route to the resort from the west, US Highway 2, is closed for the foreseeable future after suffering major damage from floods and mudslides.

  • Stephen Howie
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  Why it’s become so expensive to ski in Washington state

  This winter has been an emotional rollercoaster for skiers in the Pacific Northwest. After what powderhounds dubbed “Dry January,” an atmospheric river just crowned Washington ski resorts the “snowiest in North America,” but the good times aren’t expected to last.

  • Monica Nickelsburg
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  Nerves slippery for Washington’s Ski to Sea race

  In a few weeks, relay teams will race from the snowy hills of Mount Baker Ski Area to the salty waters of Bellingham Bay. But organizers have to really watch the snow.

  • Courtney Flatt