4:00pm Conditions Report:Â
Who’s ready for night riding!? The sun is sinking toward Mount Rainier on the western horizon, and we’re already lining up to watch the sunset before getting after it on the slopes. We’re still hanging out above the valley clouds so it’s gonna be a good one. Conditions right now are variable after a day of skier traffic. On the upper mountain, we’ve got a hardpacked base with areas of loose soft snow atop it. Most loose snow has been pushed toward the edges of runs or piled up by skiers and riders making turns. Look for those areas for the most forgiving riding experience today – the hardback is pretty bulletproof at the moment. Lower down, temps and sunlight warmed things up enough to soften things up toward springlike conditions this afternoon, and that soft, heavy snow will persist until it likely freezes back up later tonight.
Inside, we’ll also have plenty going on tonight with Mountain Music at 6:30 in the Hampton Lodge! Those Guys (the band) will be playing your favorite classic covers till 8:30 while we enjoy dinner, drinks, & dancing! All our food services will be open, including Midway, but if you’re not sure what to grab, head down to the Chair 5 Pub to try this weekend’s Dinner Special: The Sunken Burrito. Drenched in house-made enchilada sauce and filled to the brim with beans, rice, cheese, cilantro, onions, and your choice of beef, chicken, or black bean crumble, this heaping dish is sure to satisfy after a day on the slopes. We’ll see you up here!
Operations Info
Forecast
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.
Mountain Operations
9am-9pm
Lift Status*
- Chair 1 – 9am to 9pm
- Chair 2 – 9am to 8:30pm
- Chair 4 – CLOSED
- 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 $39 for ages 25-69, $35 for ages 18-24, $25 for ages 13-17, $15 for ages 8-12, $5 for ages 7 & under and $15 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased online and in advance.
Food Service*
- Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-8:30pm
- Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-6pm
- Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-6pm
**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.
