The Summit area is part of the Timberline ski area, and those familiar with the Wy’East day lodge will immediately recognize the similar layout and design. The ski/snowboard terrain is excellent for beginners, and as a warm up for the more advanced runs up top for intermediate riders/skiers. There are no black diamond runs. If you have a season pass, fusion pass, or day pass, you can access the lift, and there’s a complimentary shuttle that will take you to the top and back down. If you want you can also use the Alpine Trail run at the top to get back to Summit, as it goes all the way down. In the spring you can take the Palmer lift to the highest accessible point that Timberline offers, and through connecting runs go down the entire mountain and to summit. While not required it is polite to tip the shuttle drivers. Cash is preferred, but some do accept digital tips as well.
If you do not have one of the previously mentioned pass options you are allowed 1 walk up run down the summit terrain, or 1 run down from the top. You will not be able to use the lifts or shuttle though. Be aware that the lodge at Summit is closed on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, so you will not be able to purchase a day pass from the bottom on those days. Doing more than 1 walk up run, or run from the top, without a pass will result in being asked to leave.
It is busiest on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the lot does fill up quickly. You will need to arrive before 09:00am to be able to guarantee that you’ll find a spot on those days. There is no overflow lot, so once the lot is full you will need to drive up to the main lodge for parking. During the week however there is plenty of available parking, sand holidays.