Updated on 3/31/25
Uphill users must register with Mission Ridge and sign a use agreement, liability waiver, and purchase a pass for access.
On midweek days in March and April, when the lifts are closed, uphill travel is permitted. Users must abide by the rules of the Standard Uphill policy and be aware that maintenance work is ongoing and maintenance personnel and vehicles may be on the mountain at any time. Avoid areas where work is ongoing and respect all maintenance-related area closures.
The Uphill Policy will remain closed until 7pm during extended Twilight operations on Fridays and Saturdays for the remainder of the season. No Uphill travel will be permitted from 7am to 7pm on the following dates:
On all other operational days, the Standard Policy will be in effect unless otherwise modified or closed.Â
***Winch cat operations are underway on the mountain and will be marked with signs. Stay far away!!! EXTREME DANGER. Runs undergoing winch cat operations are CLOSED to uphill and downhill travel. If Bomber Bowl and the standard uphill route is closed due to winch cat operations then uphill skiers can use Tumwater and Sunspot to reach the top of the mountain. Run/area closure status may change at any time.***
Uphill users must register with Mission Ridge and sign a use agreement, liability waiver, and purchase a pass for access.
Required for uphill access. Must be purchased online. Liability waiver signature and policy acknowledgment also required.
Valid for one-time access on a specific date. Must be purchased online. Liability waiver signature and policy acknowledgment also required.
*The Uphill Travel Pass is an included benefit with any current Mission Ridge season pass product. Current Season Passholders need to complete the uphill policy agreement, rules of use acknowledgement, and additional liability waiver by navigating to the Uphill Travel Season Pass link and selecting the “Uphill access pass for passholders” option.
Within the Mission Ridge Ski Area Boundary, uphill travel is permitted only on designated routes when conditions do not adversely impact avalanche mitigation, grooming, snowmaking, parking, snow removal, maintenance or other ski area operations. Uphill travel is restricted within the Special Use Permit area during periods of avalanche danger or avalanche mitigation. Uphill travel is always closed within the Ski Area Boundary on designated trails and runs between 7:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. on operational days. Uphill users need to be off of the mountain and back in the base area by 7:00 a.m.
On operational days that include night skiing the following rules apply:
The designated routes may be closed at any given time due to safety or hazardous conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to; avalanche danger, mitigation work, construction, snowmaking, grooming or maintenance operations. Winch cat operations may take place at any time on the mountain and will be marked with signs. Stay far away!!! EXTREME DANGER. Runs undergoing winch cat operations are CLOSED to uphill and downhill travel. If Bomber Bowl and the standard uphill route is closed due to winch cat operations then uphill skiers can use Tumwater and Sunspot to reach the top of the mountain.
Even when the Designated Routes within the Ski-Area Boundary are closed (e.g., early-season conditions, avalanche control, ski area is operating, etc.), two backcountry routes outside of that boundary remain open at all times and can be accessed from the Mission Ridge Ski Area. One of these routes uses the Lakes Trail to access Clara Lake and the Mission Peak environs; the other uses the Outback to access Stemilt Basin. For both of these routes, park at the entrance to the lower lot as close as possible to the Lakes Trail Trailhead.
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7500 Mission Ridge Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Snowline: (509) 663-3200
Phone: (509) 663-6543
Email: info@missionridge.com
New Mission LLC operates Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort under special use permits from the U.S. Forest Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
