10:00am Conditions Update:Â
Variable conditions exist across the mountain this morning as we transition from firm overnight conditions into a warm, sunny day. Currently, there are swaths of firm conditions interspersed with some areas that are beginning to soften. We will see continued softening into dense, heavy snow throughout the morning. As always, caution is needed when riding today. Areas of thin cover have cropped up, including along the edges of groomed runs like Tumwater. Areas that have not been groomed are very firm and chattery at the moment. Things could have changed since you were last here, and may continue to change throughout the day. On the bright side, it’s a gorgeous day with comfortable temperatures and expansive views. If you’re feeling gloomy down amidst the valley clouds, it’s brighter – and quite possibly warmer – up here.
9:00am Conditions Update:Â
After assessment by patrol, open runs today will include the following: Sunspot, Tumwater 1, 2, & 3, Mimi, Pika Peak, & Lil Bombers Park.
6:30am Conditions Report
Good morning everyone!
We’re ready for another day of skiing & riding here on the mountain, though the conditions and terrain availability will be more reminiscent of April than mid-January. We are continuing the past few days’ trend of warm temperatures and high pressure, so we can expect sunny skies and balmy conditions all day long. Those who like spring skiing with bluebird views and soft afternoon snow know that there are some fun turns to be had today, but we should definitely not expect typical mid-winter conditions or terrain.
Snowpack will start the day firm but will move quickly toward soft, corny conditions with dense snow in areas that receive sunlight or traffic. As this transition occurs, we can expect conditions to quickly become variable across the mountain. Especially in off-piste areas, conditions will be highly variable and we have lost significant coverage in some areas since the weekend.
Due to the warm temperatures, limited grooming was able to be done last night. Chair 1 terrain, Sunspot, and Tumwater will be the only groomed areas today.
Additionally, to help protect what’s left of the snowpack on Chair 3 and Chair 4 terrain during this warm spell, both of these chairs will remain closed today. Keeping these areas closed for the time being gives us the best chance of preserving coverage until conditions cool back down. Chairs 1 & 2 as well as the Pika Peak Rope Tow and the Ottobahn Carpet are scheduled for operation today. Scheduled runs include Sunspot, Tumwater (including Tum 3/4), Mimi, Pika Peak, Lil Bombers Park, Tower 10, & Hot Dog Hill. Patrol is currently assessing conditions on Nastar, Nertz, and Lip Lip.
Please continue to ride with caution in these warm-weather conditions. Watch for thin spots, exposed features, and changing surface conditions as the day progresses.
Night skiing returns tonight, so each of our open lifts will keep spinning till 9pm with the exception of Chair 2, which will be open until 8:30pm. See you on the mountain!
Operations Info
Forecast
Mountain Operations
Open Daily with night skiing on Wednesday-Saturday nights:
- Sunday-Tuesday: OPEN from 9am-4pm
- Wednesday-Saturday: 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: CLOSED
- Ottobahn Carpet: Open 9am-9pm
- Pika Peak Rope Tow: Open 9am-9pm
- 100Laps Rope Tow: CLOSED
*Chair configuration may change at any time.
Terrain*
Due to the warm temperatures, limited grooming was able to be done last night.
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 TicketsÂ
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am.
Ticket Prices for Chair 1, Chair 2, Chair 4 and the Pika Peak rope tow and Ottobahn Carpet: 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 $25 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.Â
All ticket types are valid until closing, including night skiing.
Food Service
- Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-8:30pm
- Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-6pm
- Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-6pmÂ
**All listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN from 8am-9:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN from 8am-9:30pm
Ski SchoolÂ
OPEN 8am-9:30pm
For lesson availability, click here.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy In Effect.
