We had a great re-opening today, and it was awesome to be back out there sliding on snow at long last! As we look forward to tomorrow (Monday, 12/22), we are thrilled to bring some additional terrain into play.
Lifts scheduled for tomorrow include Chairs 1, 2, and 3 along with the Pika Peak Rope Tow! Yep, you read that right: Chair 3 is making its debut for the season and Chair 2 is back in business thanks to our lift maintenance crew.
Tomorrow’s groomed runs will include Sunspot, Tumwater, Mimi, & the Pika Peak Learning Area. I’m feeling optimistic about some soft corduroy on these runs after we received over a foot of snow above Midway in the past 4 days, including 18 inches at the summit. With the addition of some fresh snowmaking piles, the grooming crew has a lot of soft snow to work with tonight as they lay down those cords.
Tomorrow’s additional open terrain will include Tumwater 3, part of the Fun Park zone, & the Bomber Access Road off of Chair 2, as well as Kiwa (Upper Kiwa will remain closed), Java, & Lower Toketie off of Chair 3. Terrain off Chair 3 will be limited and ungroomed. Skiers and snowboarders unloading Chair 3 must exit to the right, follow the road down to access the lower portion of Kiwa, or continue on the road to reach Toketie.
While we’re stoked to be adding more terrain to the mix, keep in mind that thin cover and early season conditions exist across the mountain, but especially on the Chair 3 terrain. There is no snowmaking off of Chair 3, so these trails are open on natural snow only. Most of this snowpack has been compacted by snowcats but has not been groomed. Only advanced skiers and riders prepared for variable conditions & coverage should ride Chair 3. As always, we urge you to ski and ride with caution and take it easy as you ease onto new terrain. Those seeking a more laid-back experience should expect an awesome day cruising Sunspot & Tumwater under partly sunny skies with a chance of flurries.
We are looking forward to another awesome day to kick off the holiday week and are stoked to have the opportunity to ride some new terrain. We will see you on the mountain!
Operations Info
Forecast
12/22 – A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 19. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Mountain Operations
- 12/22 – Open 9am-4pm
- 12/23 – Open 9am-4pm
- 12/24 – Open 9am-2pm
- 12/25 – Open 11am-4pm
- 12/26 – Open Daily 9am-9pm
Lift Status*
Chair 1, Chair 2, Chair 3, & Pika Peak Rope Tow are scheduled for operation.
*Chair configuration may change at any time.
Terrain*
Early season conditions exist and limited terrain will be open. Low coverage exists in places. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
Expected open terrain for 12/22:
Mimi, Tumwater, Sunspot, & Pika Peak beginner area will be groomed.
Ungroomed terrain will include Tumwater 3, part of the Fun Park zone, Bomber Access Road, Kiwa (Upper Kiwa will remain closed), Java, & Lower Toketie
*Run status may change at any time.
Base Area Operations
Lift Tickets
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am each day.
Ticket Prices for Chair 1, Chair 2, Chair 3 and the Pika Peak rope tow: 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 to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain.
Due to the limited opening of terrain, Powder Alliance visits and other mountain reciprocals (49º North, Lookout Pass, & Loup Loup) will not be accepted from 12/22-12/25. Indy Pass visits will be accepted.
Food Service
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-4:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-2pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pm
Rental Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN from 8am-4:30pm
Ski School
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
For lesson availability, click here.
Uphill Policy
Uphill Policy is CLOSED as of 12:01am on 12/22/25 for avalanche mitigation work. From 5pm on 12/21 until 12:01am on 12/22 Modified Uphill Policy remains in effect. Closed areas: Sunspot, Tumwater, Mimi, Pika Peak.
