1:40 Operations Update:Â
Chair 2 will be closed for the remainder of the day due to high winds, which are forecast to increase overnight and into tomorrow morning. Chair 1 & the Pika Peak Rope Tow remain open.
1:00 Operations Update:Â
Chair 2 is currently on hold due to high winds. We will continue to update regarding the status of Chair 2 for the remainder of the day.
9:30 Conditions Update:
Day 2 of the 25/26 season is off to a fun start as an enthusiastic group a skiers and riders find some pretty fun conditions enshrouded up here in the clouds! Our grooming team always does a great job, and with only a few runs open they were able to really focus their attention on laying down some smooth corduroy overnight. Snow consistency is best on Tumwater right now, with soft, uniform piste conditions. With high humidity right now and temps just above freezing, the snow is just moist enough to really hold an edge well without getting heavy or sticky. Conditions on Mimi are a bit firmer, while upper Sunspot has a bit of crust where temperatures are hovering around freezing.
We’ve seen intermittent light drizzle in the Base Area this morning, but above Midway there was no precipitation while I was up there. We are likely to experience continued intermittent precipitation as they day wears on, with the potential for a dusting of snow at the top and some rain or mixed precipitation on and off at the Base. So far, precipitation has been minimal and has not had much impact on snow conditions. Temperatures may warm up a few degrees over the day, so I’d expect continued softening of snow surfaces especially with skier traffic concentrated on the limited open terrain. The summit zone may be an exception, where near-freezing temps and increasing winds could keep surfaces cooler, drier, and  firmer.
A big shoutout goes out to our parks crew for getting some features in the Lil Bombers area of Mimi! Although 100Laps isn’t ready to open yet, it’s great to have a couple smaller boxes and rails this early in the season to get warmed up on.
6:30 Conditions Report:
Good morning skiers!
With our esteemed grooming team hard at work on the slopes, we are excited to open for another sweet day on The Ridge. We are still riding yesterday’s high this morning in anticipation of some Friday fun. The snow base may be firmer at the top of the mountain and softer at the base, where temperatures stayed above freezing overnight. It’s a great day to lap Sun Spot and Tumwater and if anyone sees some clear goggles on skier’s right, I would like those back. We will have top to bottom corduroy, perfect for easing into the season.
Expect intermittent mixed precipitation at the summit and rain at lower elevations. Winds at the summit are currently 11mph and are expected to increase over the day today, building to a high wind overnight. Here’s hoping they will hold off a bit and are on their way back down by tomorrow morning. We encourage you to ease into the season and, as always, ski and ride with care. Early season conditions and areas of thin cover will exist, and remember to respect all rope lines and trail closures – they are there for your safety. Yesterday the groomed runs started pretty thick but several thin spots emerged over the course of the day. Our grooming team worked hard to cover those up but it is possible the thin spots may return over the course of the day.
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Operations Info
Forecast
Mountain OperationsÂ
12/5 – Open 9am-4pm
12/6 – Open 9am-4pm
12/7 – Open 9am-4pm
12/8-12/11 – CLOSEDÂ
Lift Status*
Chair 1, Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), & 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 exists in places. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
Open terrain for 12/5-12/7: Mimi,Strawberry Short Cut, Tumwater, Sunspot, & Pika Peak beginner area.Â
*Run status may change at any time.
Base Area Operations
Lift TicketsÂ
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am each day.Â
Early Season Prices for Chair 1, The Wenatchee Express (Chair 2), and the Pika Peak rope tow: Day tickets are $85 for ages 25-69, $75 for ages 18-24, $55 for ages 13-17, $45 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $29 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online to reflect the limited opening of chairlifts and terrain.Â
Due to the limited opening of terrain, Powder Alliance visits and other mountain reciprocals (49º North, Lookout Pass, & Loup Loup) will not be accepted on Opening Weekend. Indy Pass visits will be accepted.
Food Service
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pm on 12/4 & 12/5; OPEN 10am-3pm on 12/6 & 12/7
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.
Calendar
For the full, planned operations calendar, click here.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy is in effect.Â
