In addition to the Pisten Bully (PB) groomer purchased last year, a second PB 400 was added to the fleet for the upcoming 2011-12 season! 

These beauties are tricked out, top of the line, German made beasts that churn out corduroy that’s better than butter and we’re super excited to start putting 'em to work.

We chose the 400 class because of our never-ending quest to make Mission as kick ass as we can and these babies will certainly help. The 400s are technically at the top of their class bringing pure power to the slopes with a fuel efficient 370hp, 6-cylinder Cummins turbo charged power plant, with a maximum torque of 1,519 Nm at 1,500 rpm.

Now that’s a lotta technical mumbo jumbo but all YOU need to know is that we’re going to have some royed up groomers out there starting opening day 2011!

We’re pre funking the coming season with the ladies next Wednesday, Nov. 16th at 6:30 pm with a ladies boot fitting at Arlberg Sports!

It's the first of many great events in our locally famous Women’s Escape Snow Clinics and it's FREE! Whether you decided to participate in Women's Escape or not you can still come hang out with the girls and get your boots fit! 

Women’s Escape is a season-long program for female skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. It's been a way for female winter athletes all over Washington to hone their skills and abilities, learn new ones and most of all – hang out with other cool ladies! 

In addition to the boot fitting on the 16th, Women’s Escape includes a series of four on-snow clinics with Mission Ridge snow sport instructors. Lift tickets and rental gear are included (if needed) and even PREFERRED PARKING for our VIP guests! 

We even do lunch! 

Here are the details, reserve your spot now because now that snow is falling they’re filling up fast. 

Dates Offered: 

• January 19, 2012
• February 9, 2012
• March 8, 2012
• March 29, 2012

Package includes:

• Coaching from 9am - Noon
• Women's Specific Equipment Demo
• Delicious Lunch (please let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs)
• Preferred Parking
• Lift Tickets & Rentals are included (if needed)
• For more info call Kari at 509-663-6543, or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Cost:

• $60 per clinic with an advance reservation, or $75 the day of.

For more information check out our Ladies Escape page on the wesbite: http://www.missionridge.com/events/womens-escape.html

Here's a good shot of the snow guns we've got going full bore this weekend.

Thanks to Mike Cushman of Cushman Photography for taking this shot from across the Ridge and sending it to us.  

You can also check out the guns on the mountain webcams here.  

Check out this year's Ski Washington Magazine! Special topics this year such as: An Ode to Spring, and The Evergreen Tribe. You can view the interactive copy right here at missionridge.com, but be sure to pick up your issue at this year's Ski Fever show and local venues. Bring on the pow!

View interactive magazine: Click Here

Attend North Central Washington’s largest ski swap this Saturday at Orchard Middle School and get some great deals on good gear!

Proceeds go to the Mission Ridge Ski Team and Orchard Middle School PTA. You’re not only getting great gear but you’ll also be helping two GREAT local organizations! 

Here's the deets: 

When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. 

Where: Orchard Middle School, 1024 Orchard St., Wenatchee

Get there early because the good gear's gonna go fast. Qualified ski personnel will be there to answer any questions. See ya Saturday!