Uphill Mountain Policy
The Mission Ridge Ski Area recognizes the enthusiasm of the public to be outdoors enjoying the mountains while participating in different activities. Since 2004, the ski area has experienced a rapid increase in winter snowshoeing, snowboard hiking and the use of alpine touring equipment as a means of uphill travel to access terrain in and outside the resort's Permit area. This type of recreational use raises safety concerns during operating hours and during off-hours maintenance operations. Maintenance operations routinely occur on the mountain during all non-operating hours. Machinery can be found working anywhere on the mountain at any time. This policy mitigates safety concerns of recreational use during maintenance operations, while allowing recreational access to public lands.
Mission Ridge accepts no liability or responsibility for accidents that occur as a result of uphill travel. RCW 4.24.210
Winter Uphill Travel Policy
Within the Mission Ridge Special Use Permit area, uphill travel is permitted only on designated routes under conditions that do not adversely impact grooming, snowmaking, parking, snow removal, maintenance or other ski area operations. Uphill travel is restricted within the Special Use Permit area during periods of avalanche danger or avalanche control. Uphill travel is restricted within the Ski Area Boundary on designated trails and runs two hours prior to opening for daily operations and while lifts are in operation. Specific routes may be closed at any given time due to safety or hazardous conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to; avalanche danger or control work, construction, snowmaking, grooming or maintenance operations.
Other Limits or Restrictions
- No trespassing on Mission Ridge structures and developments during non-operating hours.
- Within the Ski Area Boundary, and except as authorized, dogs are not allowed on designated trails and runs during winter operations.