We are thrilled to share that the 2025/26 season at Mission Ridge will officially kick off on Thursday, December 4th! A sustained stretch of cold temperatures allowed snowmaking and grooming teams to make tremendous progress across the mountain over the past week, even after an unseasonably warm and rainy start to November.Â
To start the season, we will have a limited opening on Chair 1, Chair 2, and the Pika Peak Rope Tow, which will operate from 9am to 4pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Terrain will be limited to Sunspot, Tumwater, Mimi, and the Pika Peak learning area.Â
While stoke is high (and rightly so!), we encourage you to ease into the season and, as always, ski and ride with care. Keep in mind that early-season conditions exist: some areas will have thin coverage. On Opening Weekend and throughout the season, we urge all visitors to follow Your Responsibility Code and respect all rope lines and trail closures as they are there for your safety.
All resort services will be open, including the Chair 5 Pub, Ka-Wham Cafe, and Midway Lodge. The Rental Shop, Retail Shop, and Ski School will also be open.Â
We’re also continuing our tradition of honoring local heroes through the Firefighter and Emergency Personnel Appreciation program. From Opening Day through December 14th, we’re inviting Firefighters, EMTs, and Law Enforcement professionals—including 2025 seasonal personnel—to enjoy free skiing and riding as a thank-you for their service. Click here to learn more.Â
Looking ahead to opening day, the weather forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of snow with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 25 degrees. We’re absolutely stoked to welcome everyone back to the mountain and are more than ready to be sliding on snow again in just a couple days!Â
For more details on Opening Weekend, please see the details below and check the Mountain Report Page each day prior to your visit.
Operations Info
Forecast
Thursday 12/4 – A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Friday 12/5 – Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday 12/6 – A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy.
Sunday 12/7 – Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mountain OperationsÂ
12/4 (OPENING DAY) – Open 9am-4pm
12/5 – Open 9am-4pm
12/6 – Open 9am-4pm
12/7 – Open 9am-4pm
12/8-12/11 – CLOSEDÂ
Lift Status*
Chair 1, Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), & Pika Peak Rope Tow are scheduled for operation.Â
*Chair configuration may change at any time.
Terrain*
Early season conditions exist and limited terrain will be open. Low coverage exists in places. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
Expected open terrain for 12/4-12/7: Mimi, Tumwater, Sunspot, & Pika Peak beginner area.Â
*Run status may change at any time.
Base Area Operations
Lift TicketsÂ
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am each day.Â
Early Season Prices for Chair 1, The Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), and the Pika Peak rope tow: Day tickets are $85 for ages 25-69, $75 for ages 18-24, $55 for ages 13-17, $45 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $29 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain.Â
Due to the limited opening of terrain, Powder Alliance visits and other mountain reciprocals (49º North, Lookout Pass, & Loup Loup) will not be accepted on Opening Weekend. Indy Pass visits will be accepted.
Food Service
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pm on 12/4 & 12/5; OPEN 10am-3pm on 12/6 & 12/7
Rental Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Ski SchoolÂ
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
For lesson availability, click here.
Calendar
For the full, planned operations calendar, click here.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy is in effect.Â
