49 Degrees North covers 2,325 acres (941 hectares) near Chewelah in the Colville National Forest, rising from 3,920 ft (1,196 m) at the base to 5,770 ft (1,760 m) on Chewelah Peak for a vertical of 1,850 ft (564 m). The 89 runs split 30% green circle beginner, 40% blue square intermediate, 26% advanced and 4% expert, and a modest 229 inches of snow falls in a typical winter. Six chairs and a surface lift keep the layout simple, and the acreage means lines stay uncrowded.

The mountain is built around two peaks, Chewelah Peak and Angel Peak, with three basins feeding the lifts, and three main lifts meet on Chewelah Peak itself. Wide groomed runs sit alongside moguls and hundreds of acres of tree skiing, which is where the terrain really earns its reputation after a storm. Black diamond skiers get glades and bumps rather than cliffs, so it suits families, intermediates and tree skiers more than extreme riders. Anyone heading to the Inland Northwest and chasing quiet powder days should put it on the list.

The 2025-26 season at 49 Degrees North ran from 6 December 2025 to 13 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 229 inches. This snowfall total, combined with the resort's substantial acreage, supports a comfortably long season without excessive crowding even during peak periods. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather.

Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to the resort's varied terrain. Given its location roughly 50 miles from Spokane, 49 Degrees North draws primarily from eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest rather than national destination traffic, keeping crowds notably lighter than Cascade resorts closer to Seattle.

As an Indy Pass resort, 49 Degrees North draws some visiting skiers holding that multi-resort pass in addition to its core regional base. Nordic trails are included as part of the resort's broader offering beyond alpine skiing. School holiday periods bring increased family visitation given the resort's substantial beginner and intermediate terrain.

Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since CMR Lands LLC's 2019 purchase, investment has continued to build on the foundation established during John Eminger's 23 years of ownership from 1996. The resort's spacious, uncrowded character remains its clearest point of differentiation from busier Washington resorts.