The lifts may be quiet for now, but the mountain is buzzing with color, energy, and excitement for the winter to come. Fall at The Ridge is unlike anywhere else, with crisp mountain air, golden tamaracks, and events that bring the community together. As anticipation for winter builds, don’t forget to take a look around and appreciate the golden beauty of the changing seasons.
Open Fridays from 4pm–9pm, Saturdays from 11am–9pm, and Sundays from 9am–2pm, the Chair 5 Pub is where a fall day on the mountain winds down. Comfort food and Chef Rey’s specials, a local beer or a cocktail by the fireplace, and the Wenatchee Valley out the window with the tamaracks going gold. Walk-ins are encouraged, and reservations are available.
There’s a lot packed into October. Tamarack Festival runs three Saturdays, live music keeps going at the Chair 5 Pub, and the Pray for Snow concert closes out the month on October 24. Check the calendar for everything happening between now and opening day.
Three Saturdays in October, the mountain trades green for gold and the community comes up to see it. October 3, 10, and 17 bring guided hikes, live music at the Chair 5 Pub, kids activities, snowcats, and a gear swap, with a different lineup each week. The full schedule, activity details, and reservations are all on the festival page.
Curious about conditions? Our forecast and webcams will stream live all through the fall. Stay tuned to catch the best of autumn and perhaps even grab a glimpse of the first snowflakes swirling in the chilly breeze.
Autumn exploration is about slowing down and taking it all in. With the tamaracks turning brilliant gold, leaf-peepers will find their happy place on hikes to Lake Clara or the Mission Ridge Summit. Mountain bikers can enjoy cool temps and quiet trails at Upper Mission Ridge, Devils Gulch, and Squilchuck State Park. This is also a photographer’s dream season, whether you’re chasing fall colors, capturing sunsets, or just enjoying the crisp alpine air.
From May 1 through October 31, public access within the Mission Ridge Special Use Permit area is permitted except where restricted due to maintenance and construction. While we enjoy seeing the Mission Ridge community in the mountains and on the trails year-round, we also want to remind everyone of a couple of things (or as a heads up to those just starting to enjoy exploring this area we call home).
This is not the full policy. Click the link below to view the full Summer Access Policy.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest from Mission Ridge. Whether you want to easily access webcams, receive parking alerts, or check out upcoming events, the Mission Ridge app has all the info you need to make the most out of your next trip to the mountain.
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7500 Mission Ridge Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Snowline: (509) 663-3200
Phone: (509) 663-6543
Email: info@missionridge.com
New Mission LLC operates Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort under special use permits from the U.S. Forest Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
