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1/18/26 Conditions Report

6:30 Conditions Report:

Good morning skiers!

If that midwinter valley gloom is getting to you, get above it for a beautiful sunny day at The Ridge. Once you break though those low hanging clouds, the vistas and views are well worth the drive. We are expecting to be comfortable and breezy today, with the temps starting higher and dropping in the upper basin throughout the day. The whole mountain is sitting in an inversion so we’re seeing higher temperatures at the summit than the base. Anticipate conditions similar to yesterday: crisp, firm groomers and very firm and variable off-piste. Though our snowmaking team has be able to get out there and get after it, we’re still operating on limited terrain across the mountain.

We have had our whole mountain ops team grinding to shape up our terrain for your skiing pleasure and we are excited to be able to open Chair 4 to Midstation. There is only one way down, Lower Chak Chak.

And, for a little divertissement, DJ Cool Cat will be spinning in our Base Area today from noon to 2pm. There will be games and refreshments to enjoy as well. Catch some tunes between laps!

See you on the mountain!

Operations Info

Forecast

Sunday 1/18 – Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 24 by 4pm. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Mountain Operations

Open Daily with night skiing on Wednesday-Saturday nights, plus a bonus night ski night for Sunday, 1/18

  • Sunday-Tuesday: OPEN from 9am-4pm
  • Wednesday-Saturday: OPEN from 9am-9pm
  • Sunday, 1/18: OPEN from 9am-9pm

View operating schedule here.

Lift Status*

  • Chair 1: Open 9am-9pm
  • Chair 2: Open 9am-8:30pm
  • Chair 3: CLOSED
  • Chair 4: Open 9am-8:30pm
  • Ottobahn Carpet: Open 9am-9pm
  • Pika Peak Rope Tow: Open 9am-9pm
  • 100Laps Rope Tow: CLOSED

*Chair configuration may change at any time.

Terrain*

Early season conditions exist and limited terrain will be open. Low coverage in places with marked and unmarked obstacles. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.

Snowmaking operations will continue whenever possible to expand terrain and improve coverage. This may include:

  • Modified terrain availability
  • Snowmaking equipment operating on open runs
  • Variable surface conditions in areas where snowmaking is underway

*Run status may change at any time.

Base Area Operations

Lift Tickets 

Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am.

Ticket Prices for Chair 1, Chair 2, and the Pika Peak rope tow and Ottobahn Carpet: Day tickets are $105 for ages 25-69, $95 for ages 18-24, $75 for ages 13-17, $65 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $35 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.

All ticket types are valid until closing, including night skiing.

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Food Service

  • Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8:00am-8:30pm
  • Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 7:30am-8pm
  • Midway Lodge – OPEN 9:30am-7:30pm

**All listed hours may vary

Rental Shop

OPEN from 8am-9:30pm

Retail Shop

OPEN from 8am-9:30pm

Ski School 

OPEN 8am-9:30pm

For lesson availability, click here.

Uphill Policy

Modified Uphill Policy In Effect.

Uphill Policy