4:00pm Conditions Report:Â
A sweet day at The Ridge is far from wrapping us this evening, with lots of skiing, riding, and activities left to enjoy! Conditions on the mountain are variable on-piste after skier traffic over the course of the day has scraped snow off the most trafficked areas and deposited downslopes or along the edges. On the steepest upper-mountain pitches, we can expect firm conditions, while the flatter areas have piled up some extra soft snow. Lower down, we saw warmer temps throughout the day that is keeping snow quality a bit heavier, preventing it from getting scraped off. Down there, we have a more consistent, edgeable surface with some bumps and variability due to skier traffic. As the night progresses, we’ll see temps drop a bit which could bring on a firming trend on the lower mountain. With mostly cloudy skies but a few gaps to the west, sunset could be hit or miss tonight, but if it hits it could be something special. We’ll see.
Regardless, we’ve got two key events ongoing on the mountain: Mountain Music and Tele Fest. The Runout Boys will be playing live in the lodge from 6:30-8:30. The telemarkers among us are busy getting after it in clinics and group rides right now, but they’ll be headed to Midway at 6:00 for a screening of the Tele-Colo movie. Anyone is welcome, whether you’re a seasoned tele skier or are simply tele-curious. Whether you tele, alpine ski, or snowboard, we’ll see you at The Ridge tonight!
Operations Info
Forecast
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Mountain Operations
9am-9pm
Lift Status*
- Chair 1 & Chair 4 – 9am to 9pm
- Chair 2 – 9am to 8:30pm
- Ottobahn Carpet & Pika Peak Rope Tow – 9am to 9pm
*Chairs scheduled for operation. Chair configuration may change at any time.Â
Terrain**
There is no easy way down from Chair 2 nor Chair 4 during night skiing. Night terrain accessed by these chairs is for advanced skiers and riders who are already familiar with the terrain or similar terrain.Â
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
Base Area Operations
Season Pass/Ticket Office
OPEN at 8am each day.Â
Night tickets are $49 for ages 25-69, $45 for ages 18-24, $35 for ages 13-17, $20 for ages 8-12, $5 for ages 7 & under and $20 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased online and in advance.
Food Service*
- Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8am-8:30pm
- Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 7:30am-8pm
- Midway Lodge – OPEN 9:30am-7:30pmÂ
**All listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN 8am-9:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN 8am-9:30pm
Ski SchoolÂ
OPEN 8am-9:30pm
For lesson availability, CLICK HERE.
Calendar
Night skiing runs from 4-9pm on Wednesday thru Saturday nights. There are two bonus Sundays: 1/18 & 2/15Â
For the full, planned operations calendar, CLICK HERE.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy In Effect.
