Hello Tuesday.
May 07 2024
It’s almost time to hit the slopes, Seattle. We hope you’re excited.
While the mountains closest to us aren’t quite open yet, Whistler Blackcomb plans to welcome skiers and snowboarders next week. So here’s a little primer for the season up ahead.
A snowboarder glides down Snoqualmie. | Photo by Colton Jacobs, Summit at Snoqualmie
First, if you're a beginner, you may have a few questions.
🏂 Do I need to buy equipment?
No, it’s recommended you rent your first few times. See the businesses below for some options. ProSki also has discounted, used equipment that might peak your interest. 🏔️
🏂 How do I choose a resort?
Some things that may factor into your choice are drive times, amount/quality of beginner trails, ticket prices, lodging choices, dining options, and parking availability. Powderhounds can also help you pick a spot.
🏂 Can I go alone?
Yes, but take extra precautions if you do. You wouldn’t head off on a treacherous hike without telling someone where you’re going. Same situation here. Or, join a Meetup group and head out with some new friends.
If you're going to:
Whistler Blackcomb | Whistler, BC
- Whistler opens for the season on Thurs., Nov. 25.
- Passes start at $95 for a 1-day adult pass.
Note: Make sure to follow Canada's entry rules if you plan to cross the border.
Crystal Mountain | Enumclaw, WA
- No season start date has been announced. Keep your eyes peeled for early December.
- Lift tickets start at $85 for a 1-day adult pass.
Summit at Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie Pass, WA
- No season start date has been announced. Keep your eyes peeled for early December.
- Lift ticket prices haven’t been announced yet, but season passes start at $159.
Where to get equipment or a tune-up:
evo | 3500 Stone Way N. | Appointments required
- New boot fittings, equipment tune-ups, seasonal equipment rentals, and demos
Pro Ski | 8954 Aurora Ave. | Weekends 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon., Thurs., + Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m
- Discount used gear for sale and new boot fittings, equipment tune-ups, and seasonal equipment rentals
Have an avid skier or snowboarder in your family? Get them excited and pass this along.
Today
- Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective | Thurs., Nov. 18 | All Day | Seattle Museum of Art | $29.99 | The opening night for this exhibition showcases nearly 200 of Cunningham’s photographic works. 📷
Friday
- Woodcarving 101 | Fri., Nov. 19 | 1-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 832 NE Northgate Way | $100 | Learn the basics of woodcarving and leave with your own butter spreader.
Saturday
- Darude at Ora | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Ora Nightclub, 2330 First Ave. | $25+ | Get ready to dance around to one of electronic dance music’s most influential artists.
- Seattle Butoh Festival | Sat., Nov. 20 | 12-4 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Yaw Theater, 6520 5th Ave. S | $22-100 | Enjoy performances and workshops revolving around the traditional Japanese theatrical dance.
Sunday
- Nurse Blake - The PTO Comedy Tour | Sun., Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. | $26.50-52 | Nurse Blake uses his upbeat personality to turn his crazy medical stories into a comedic performance that’s enjoyable for both fellow nurses and folks who have never worked a day in the field. 🏥
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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You can choose from high-protein, gluten-free, or quick + easy dishes that fit your lifestyle. Purple Carrot’s flexible options include meal kits with ingredients and a recipe to follow or freshly prepared meals you only need to heat up. (Hint: They’re all really good.) 🍽️ Ⓟ
Weather
- 45º | Evening showers | 80% chance of rain
Cause
- This past week’s atmospheric river caused massive amounts of flood damage to areas in Western Washington. The Red Cross is accepting care package and monetary donations for Whatcom and Skagit counties, and the Whatcom Community Foundation is accepting donations for its Resilience Fund.
Sports
- The Seattle Mariners announced yesterday that Ichiro Suzuki will be inducted into the Mariners’ Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Aug. 27, 2022 prior to the Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians game. ⚾ (MLB)
Outdoors
- The longest partial eclipse in 580 years starts tonight at 11:18 p.m. and will last for three hours, 28 minutes, and 23 seconds. It looks like Seattle may be under cloud cover, but you can still watch a live stream here. Keep your eye out in case we get lucky, though. 🌔 (Seattle PI)
Biz
- Oh, to be in love. A new startup with a Seattle co-founder just landed a deal on “Shark Tank.” HelloPrenup, a business that helps couples collaborate on prenuptial agreements, left the show with $150,000 from Kevin O’Leary and Nirav Tolia for a shared 30% equity. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Job
- We’re looking for a local news hound to be our very first Editorial Intern here at SEAtoday in Spring 2022. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, self-starters, and ready for a fun, fast-paced environment. Apply here.
Our cocktails must be catching up with us — is that the pink elephant?
Yes, Seattle, it is. The well-known and well-loved pink Elephant Car Wash sign was spotted in SoDo after it was taken down last year before the car wash was demolished.
Based on the sign’s location, it’s likely still undergoing restorative work before it heads to a more permanent location with MOHAI.
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