4:00pm Conditions Report:Â
We are still celebrating the return of natural snowfall to the mountain as we head into Night Skiing this evening after picking up 2 inches of snowfall in the last 24 hours! This has livened up conditions greatly after our recent spell of high pressure, and the stoke is high heading into the evening. Conditions will vary this evening, with a good bit of soft snow remaining on the mountain but affected by fluctuating temperatures and a day of skier traffic. Up high, temps have stayed colder, keeping snow mid-density, but it’s been skied out and pushed off to the sides. Hardpack is exposed in a few spots. Lower down, temps rose above freezing this afternoon, making the new snow dense, creamy, and packable. We’ve got grippy but slightly bumpy snow surfaces on the lower mountain as the new snow has gotten compacted, saturated, and skied out. As the night progresses, conditions could firm up as temps drop.
We are very excited for the first night of Thursday Night Drags racing tonight, kicking off at 6:30!
Please note that Chair 4 is open to mid-station only during Night Skiing. All riders must unload at mid-station. Although Chair 4 is now open to the top from 9am-4pm, Castle does not have lights, so the upper terrain closes at 4pm.
Operations Info
Forecast
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 25. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Mountain Operations
9am-9pm
Lift Status*
- Chair 1 – 9am to 9pm
- Chair 2 – 9am to 8:30pm
- Chair 4 – 9am to 9pm TO MIDSTATION ONLY
- 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 $29 for ages 25-69, $25 for ages 18-24, $15 for ages 13-17, $5 for ages 8-12, $5 for ages 7 & under and $5 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.
