Mission Ridge Ski Area

This article is for the ski area near Wenatchee, Washington, United States. For other uses see Mission Ridge (disambiguation).

Mission Ridge Ski Area
Location	Chelan County, Washington United States
Nearest city	Wenatchee
Coordinates	47°17′30″N 120°23′56″W
Vertical	2250 ft - (686 m)
Top elevation	6820 ft - (2079 m)
Base elevation	4570 ft - (1393 m)
Skiable area	1,000 acres (4.0 km2)
Runs	36 10% easiest 60% more difficult 30% most difficult
Lift system	4 chairlifts 2 tows
Lift capacity	4910 / hr
Terrain parks	1
Snowfall	200 in. - (508 cm)
Snowmaking	yes
Night skiing	4 - 9 pm
Web site	Mission Ridge.com

Mission Ridge

location of Mission Ridge,
near Wenatchee, Washington

Mission Ridge Ski Area is a ski area located near Wenatchee, Washington. The base elevation is at 4570 feet (1393 m) with the peak at 6820 feet (2079 m). Mission Ridge receives an average of 200 inches (5,100 mm) of snow per year with over 300 sunny days.

Alpine Skiing

Mission Ridge has 6 lifts providing access to 1,000 acres of terrain:
1 High speed detachable quad
3 fixed grip double chairlifts
2 rope tows

Mission Ridge has a relatively small terrain park called the B24 terrain park.

Base Facilities

The Hampton Lodge at the base of the mountain includes a restaurant, bar, shop, and rental center. Additionally, facilities in the base area include lesson centers, a childcare center, and first aid operations.

History

Mission Ridge began operations in 1966 in the Squilchuck Basin where a B-24 Liberator bomber crashed in 1944.

External links

• Mission Ridge Ski Area Website