Just as it's good for growing apples, sunshine is good for the snow at Mission Ridge, near Wenatchee in Washington State. The resort gets so much winter sun, the snow is drier and lighter than most areas in the Northwest. Its location east of the Cascades helps too.
No lodging available at the area. Lodges in Wenatchee, 20 minutes from ski slopes. Self-contained camper parking at area.
Base area restaurant and mid-mountain cafe and barbeque; over 30 restaurants and lounges in Wenatchee, many with entertainment. Wenatchee is 12 miles from the ski area. Ski shop, childcare for ages 3 months-6 years. Full shopping and services available in Wenatchee. First aid at the area; Cental Washington Hospital, 13 miles away. Convention Center available for meetings. Ski rental and repair shop at area. Ski classes offered for alpine, snowboarding, first time skiers, lessons for all ability levels, and Kid's Club Ski School.
Cross country skiing nearby, helicopter tours, ice skating, movies, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, swimming, and museum.
Terrain park, halfpipe and lessons available on site for snowboarding.
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Top: 6820 FT Bottom: 4550 FT Vertical Drop: 2270 FT Skiable Terrain: 1000 acres Number of Runs: 36 Snow Making: 66 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 8300 |
Beginner Runs: 10% Intermediate Runs: 60% Advanced Runs: 30% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 200 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 92 Year Open: 1966 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Mission-Ridge | |
