10:00 Conditions Update: I learned a few things skiing today. One, it’s not slushy. The snow is comparable to yesterday just a little softer. It was delightful to sink some turns on that surface. Two, you probably need gloves. I was fooled by the promise of warm temperatures and blue skies and as soon as I was on Chair 2 I wished I had not been so full of hubris. Conditions are calm, but there’s some polite mist falling over the upper mountain that, paired with the overcast skies, makes the air feel a little crisper than 38. Which brings me to the third thing- it’s cloudy. I don’t know where those clouds came from because it was cloudless when I got in today. They’re hanging high, so you can see into the valley and some of the Enchantments from the summit, but it does affect the amount of light on the mountain. I’m a staunch proponent of clear goggles but some lightly tinted goggles will probably suit you best. There’s a very chill energy across the mountain. I think it’s a great way to wind down the weekend.
6:30 Conditions Report: One of my favorite parts of resort work is getting to see the sun rise from high on the mountain. There’s this phenomenon where sunlight changes color based on its angle of entry into the atmosphere and when the angle is nearly perpendicular, that light comes in blood red so sunrises and sets on the Great Plains are stunning. When you’re higher in elevation you can approximate that from your vantage point and see some bright red over the coulees. I was missing that for a few months and it’s started again which means the sun is rising earlier in the day. But with longer days comes warmth and you can feel all the complex feelings that come with that. It’s not quite T-shirt weather on The Ridge but its getting up there and temperatures stayed above freezing overnight across the mountain. I’m not going to say slush, but I’ll think it. We do have snowfall in the forecast… Only during the weekdays when we’re closed. It should start getting cold at night again during that period. For today, we have calm conditions forecast with bright sun and few clouds. A quick reminder that we will be closed this coming week Monday through Thursday and will reopen Friday through Sunday.
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Operations Info
Forecast
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mountain Operations
Open 9am-4pm
For the full, planned operations calendar CLICK HERE.
Lift Status*
All chairs as well as the Pika Peak Rope Tow, 100Laps Rope Tow, and the Ottobahn Carpet are scheduled for operation from 9am to 4pm.
*Lift configuration may change at any time.
Terrain*
Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
For a full grooming report, click here.
*Run status may change at any time.
Base Area Operations
Season Pass/Ticket Office
OPEN at 8am each day.
Full Day tickets (9am to close) are $99 for ages 25-69, $89 for ages 18-24, $79 for ages 13-17, $69 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $29 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.
Food Service*
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10am-4:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8am-2pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10am-2pm
*Listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN 8am-4pm
Retail Shop
OPEN 8am-4pm
Ski School
OPEN 8am-2:30pm
For lesson availability, CLICK HERE.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy In Effect
