10:00 Conditions Update:
It’s a wonderful day to cruise the slopes. My top-to-bottom diversion pretty much confirmed my suspicions; the snow base is tastefully edgeable at the summit and delightfully technical as you descend. The piste after midway softens slightly again which is a nice little treat. Trail and valley visibility is great although the mountain view from the summit is obscured by the fog that is dispersing the sun without dimming its light. The clouds are promising to hold onto their snow until tonight, which is something to look forward to tomorrow morning, but today I’m stoked to enjoy sinking edges into this sweet snowpack.
6:30 Conditions Report:
Good morning Skiers!
I was very excited to kick up a little white on my walk in this morning. It’s looking calm and clear across the mountain, with some little flurries visible on the summit webcam. Some clouds are forecast to roll in as the morning wears on, so expect diffuse light. We received some natural snowfall overnight which should lend a softer top to the piste for you to edge into today. There is currently active snowmaking on the mountain, which will continue as conditions allow. This will cause some variability in snow consistency. I anticipate the trails will be creamier toward the summit, and a little stiffer toward the base.
Pika Peak Rope Tow and Chairs 1, 2, and 3 are scheduled for operation today. 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.Â
Now that we are open, 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
We are looking forward to another awesome day of the holiday week and are stoked to have the opportunity to ride some new terrain. We will see you on the mountain!Â
Operations Info
Forecast
12/23 – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Mountain OperationsÂ
- 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.Â
*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.
Expected open terrain for 12/23:Â
Scheduled groomed terrain is Mimi, Tumwater, Sunspot, & Pika Peak beginner area will be groomed.
Ungroomed terrain will include the upper portion of Tumwater, part of the Fun Park zone, Bomber Access Road, Kiwa (Upper Kiwa will remain closed), Java, &Â Lower Toketie
*Run status may change at any time.
Base Area Operations
Lift TicketsÂ
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am each day.Â
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. Ticket prices have been reduced to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain.Â
*Due to the limited opening of terrain, other mountain reciprocals (49º North, Lookout Pass, & Loup Loup) will not be accepted from 12/23-12/25. Indy Pass and Powder Alliance visits will be accepted.
Food Service
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-4:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-2pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pmÂ
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.
