Get amped for the 2nd Annual "Black Out" Rail Jam presented by Coca-Cola. Open Jam format with a judged best trick. Compeition starts at 6:30 PM on February 4th, 2011. The entrace fee will be $10. 

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A chunk of rock ‘n’ roll and a slice of Americana slides into Mission Ridge on Saturday when Massy Ferguson hits the stage in Hampton Lodge as part of the Mountain Music Festival.
The band, a centerpiece of Seattle’s roots-rock scene, is best known as the archetypal bar band, with influences ranging from Thin Lizzy to Bruce Springsteen and anything Southern rock.

Massy Ferguson’s own description? Try “twang rock.”

"You know only good things can come from a band that named itself after a farm-equipment company.” writes The Seattle Weekly's Brian Barr. “Their songs are steeped in the classic Americana of the Blasters, the Jayhawks, and the Backsliders. Rich with imagery of highways, truck-stop coffee, whiskey, road-weariness, and bad motels …”

Ethan Anderson and Adam Monda started Massy Ferguson in 2006 as a duo. Their first gig? Playing at the Mukilteo Farmers Market in Mukilteo. Their reward? A fruit basket.

Now that's Americana.

Just don't expect any acoustic sets on Saturday night.

"I don't have a problem with anybody saying we're a good bar band," Anderson says. "Some bands take that as a negative. I think of it as a positive thing."

Their 2010 album, “Hard Water,” includes the track, “Wenatchee Eyes.” It’s about a girl from, well, Wenatchee.

We have a feeling that’s gonna get played some at Mission.

For more on upcoming click here Mountain Music Festival

Ladies . . . the first of our four Women’s Escapes is coming up this Thursday, January 19th with another one on February 9^th and two more in March on the 8^th and the 29^th.   It is pretty evident that many of you have been filling your time with other activities waiting for more snow, despite our continuing efforts to let you know that snowmaking has been subsidizing Mother Nature’s lack of attention and conditions have been pretty darn good.  However, it looks as if they are about to take a turn for the better and it’s time to shake off those mundane indoor activities and get off your  - - - -. 

Join us for some friendly coaching, fresh brisk winter air, and the company of other likeminded women followed by a warm lunch and good conversation that will take you away from your ordinary routine for about 4 hours.  Seriously, you and I both know you will never be truly done with laundry, meal preparation, or other such chores so come on up and change your altitude, it will be good for your attitude! 

 Humans Were Never Meant to Hibernate!

January is Learn To Ski & Snowboard Month and Mission Ridge is making easier than ever for you and your friends or your family to pick up a new active winter sport or hone your existing skills.

We’ve got private lessons, group lessons, specialty and multi week programs – the whole shebang! The whole enchilada! The...the...well, you get the picture. 

And for a really great deal check out First Turns Pass Package.  It includes 3 beginning lessons, a season pass and rental gear for the whole season. Check out the deets here.

Also check out our “E Z 123” and “Three Pete” lesson packages!

This is the time to get up the mountain and learn a new lifelong outdoor hobby! Conditions are great and there’s never been a better time to learn than the New Year!

You can call the office for more information or check out the lessons page on our website for more details. Also check out our Facebook photo album of some of our expert instructors with their classes! 

Just like in years past, Mission Ridge is bringing in some of the best regional talent to delight and entertain you after full Saturdays of riding the Ridge!

We're kicking off night skiing and our Mountain Music Festival this Saturday, Dec. 31 and for our first artist we're welcoming talented Seattle reggae singer Adrian Xavier!

Xavier has played music festivals like Bumbershoot and worked with legendary musicians from genres like reggae, rock, hip-hop and beyond.

As an activist and promoter of conscious culture, Xavier's music crosses social and cultural barriers, helping provide deeper understanding of our global community.

Here's what The Seattle Times had to say about Xavier: "Seattle's Adrian Xavier blended sax and fiddle, reggae and soul, in a highly appealing musical brew."

So come listen to the sounds of tropical grooves in the alpine mountains, get in some night riding and have dinner and libations in the lodge with friends and family!

For more information, here's a link to Xavier's website.

We'll see you at the Mountain Music Festival!