10am Update: Opening Day!! The turns on groomed runs have been absolutely incredible for this early in the season, reminding us once again of just how good the MR snowmaking team is! Look for conditions on the slopes to stay consistent throughout the day, with the sun making its way across the skyline. Temperatures at the summit are feeling just a touch cooler with a breeze, so be sure to bundle up for those early season laps.
Early Morning Report: Good morning and welcome to the start of the 2022/2023 season! Mother Nature sure has dialed up a beautiful opening day for us, with stars currently dancing over the slopes and the forecast calling for plenty of sunshine. Today will be a great day to dust off those skis and snowboards for some early season laps. Remember to grab an extra layer and take those first turns easy style as we all reacquaint ourselves with the mountain we know and love.
The 2022/23 season will kick off with a limited opening today, Saturday 11/19 and tomorrow, Sunday 11/20 from 9 am-4 pm each day. Chair 1, The Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), Chair 4, and the Pika Peak rope tow are scheduled for operation with limited terrain open off of each lift.
Early season conditions will exist. Low snow and difficult conditions present. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
Forecast:
Sunny, with a high near 27. South wind around 6 mph.
Opening Weekend Details
- Chair 1, The Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), Chair 4, and the Pika Peak rope tow are scheduled for operation from 9am-4pm. Additional chairs and terrain will open as conditions permit..
- Early Season Prices for Chair 1, The Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), Chair 4, and the Pika Peak rope tow: Day tickets are $89 for ages 25-69, $79 for ages 18-24, $69 for ages 13-17, $ 59 for ages 8-12, $5 for ages 7 & under and $30 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain. There will be an additional $20 charge for tickets purchased at the Ticket Window. To save $20, you can still purchase online at the mountain day of.
- Powder Alliance and Other Mountain Reciprocal Programs visits will be accepted on opening weekend (Fri-Sun) so long as the guest's home resort is also open for the season.
- The Chair 5 Pub, KaWham Cafe, and Midway Lodge will be open each day with early season menus.
- The Rental and Retail shops will be OPEN from 8am-4:30pm with online reservations for Rentals available.
- The Ski School will be open from 8am to 4:30 pm with lessons available
Operations Info
Mountain Operations
11/19 - OPENING DAY Open 9am-4pm
11/20 - OPEN 9am-4pm
11/21 - CLOSED
Lift Status*
11/19 - Chair 1, Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), Chair 4, Pika Peak Rope Tow
11/20 - Chair 1, Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), Chair 4, Pika Peak Rope Tow
*Chairs scheduled for operation. Chair configuration may change at any time. Additional chairs will open as conditions permit.
Terrain**
Early season conditions exist. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
11/19 - Mimi, Lil' Bombers Terrain Park, Tumwater, Sunpot, Family Fun Park Area, Castle, Sitkum, Lower Chak Chak, and Pika Peak
11/20 - Mimi, Lil' Bombers Terrain Park, Tumwater, Sunpot, Family Fun Park Area, Castle, Sitkum, Lower Chak Chak, and Pika Peak
Chair 4 Terrain will be limited to Castle onward to Sitkum or Lower Chak Chak. There will be no midway access from Chair 4 terrrain (Chair 4 road closed), with early season conditions present.
**Anticipated open runs. Run status may change at any time. Additional terrain will open as conditions permit. Early season conditions exist. Expect thin cover and unmarked obstacles. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety. Ducking ropes will result in the loss of your ticket or pass! Entering closed terrain is a violation of Washington State Law. (RCW 79A.45.070) Know your Responsibility Code
Base Area Operations
Season Pass/Ticket Office - OPEN at 8 am each day.
Lift ticket prices will be discounted to $89 for ages 25-69, $79 for ages 18-24, $69 for ages 13-17, $59 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under, and $30 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain.
* Powder Alliance and Other Mountain Reciprocal Programs visits will be accepted on opening weekend (Sat-Sun) so long as the guest's home resort is also open for the season.
Indy Pass visits will be accepted.
Food Service
Chair 5 Pub - OPEN 8am-4:30pm with early season menu.
KaWham Cafe - OPEN 8am-4:30pm with early season menu.
Midway Lodge - OPEN 10am-3pm with early season menu.
Outback Snack Shack - CLOSED
Rental Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Lessons
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
For lesson availability, click here.
Calendar
For the full, planned operations calendar click here.
11/19 - OPENING DAY Open 9am-4pm
11/20 - OPEN 9am-4pm
11/21 - CLOSED
11/22 - CLOSED
11/23 - CLOSED
11/24 - CLOSED
11/25 - OPEN 9am-4pm
11/26 - OPEN 9am-4pm
11/27 - OPEN 9am-4pm
11/28 - CLOSED
11/29-11/30 - CLOSED
Uphill Policy
Modified uphill policy for pre-season/early-season conditions in effect.
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