10:00 Conditions Update:
Boy, am I happy to be above the clouds! It is a gorgeous sunny day today at the Ridge. The bathtub effect is in full force: when clouds fill the valley it looks like a bubble bath and the clouds catch the light just right. Needless to say, we’re boasting some great views on all sides. We are thankful for the cooler temps for protecting our snowpack at lower elevations. I’m hearing whispers that Sitkum as the best turns on the mountain today. Right now we’re still firm, but as the day progresses and snow gets more sun, I think we could get some springlike beachiness in exposed areas especially with the balmy temperatures at higher elevations. Anticipate variable conditions and ride with care. It’s a great day to stack some vert and soak in that vitamin ski!
6:30 Conditions Report:
Good morning Skiers!
It’s looking like another great day to get above the clouds for some alpine adventure. With the valley still socked in that inversion, we’re hogging all the hibernal sunlight up here. Mountain conditions are clear and calm, forecast to stay that way throughout the day, with lower temperatures at the Base Area and higher temps at the summit which stayed above freezing overnight. Expect firm snow across the mountain, with sunnier and lower pitches to be a bit more edgeable. Off-piste is very firm and chattery. If you’re going to brave that, make sure to ride with caution and anticipate variable conditions. Legend has it that our limited Chair 4 Terrain is skiing the best- it gets a little more sun, you see. We have been making snow overnight down Sunspot and Tumwater and beyond, so we will see how that shaped up the runs. It’s a good sign in my opinion.
See you on the mountain!
Operations Info
Forecast
Mountain Operations
Open Daily with night skiing on Wednesday-Saturday night.
- Sunday-Tuesday:Â OPEN from 9am-4pm
- Wednesday-Saturday:Â OPEN from 9am-9pm
View operating schedule here.
Lift Status*
- Chair 1: Open 9am-4pm
- Chair 2: Open 9am-3:30pm
- Chair 3: CLOSED
- Chair 4: Open 9am-4pm
- Ottobahn Carpet: Open 9am-4pm
- Pika Peak Rope Tow: Open 9am-4pm
- 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 TicketsÂ
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 $95 for ages 25-69, $85 for ages 18-24, $65 for ages 13-17, $55 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $25 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.
All ticket types are valid until closing, including night skiing.
Food Service
- Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-4:30pm
- Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-2pm
- Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pm
**All listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Ski SchoolÂ
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
For lesson availability, click here.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy In Effect.
