- Mission Ridge Ski Area
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- 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 StatesNearest city Wenatchee Coordinates 47°17′30″N 120°23′56″W / 47.29167°N 120.39889°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 difficultLift system 4 chairlifts
2 towsLift capacity 4910 / hr Terrain parks 1 Snowfall 200 in. - (508 cm) Snowmaking yes Night skiing 4 - 9 pm Web site Mission Ridge.com 
Mission Ridgelocation of Mission Ridge,
near Wenatchee, WashingtonMission 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.
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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 towsMission 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
Cross country areas 49 Degrees North Ski Area | Leavenworth Ski Hill | Loup Loup | Methow Valley | Stevens Pass Ski Area | Summit at Snoqualmie | White Pass Ski Area
Heli Skiing Defunct Ski Areas American River Ski Bowl | Big Four Ski Area | Blewett Pass | Cayuse Pass | Chewelah Peak Ski Area | Chinook Pass | Cle Elum Ski Hill | Milwaukee Ski Bowl | Mount Pilchuck | Paradise Ski Area | Squilchuck Ski Bowl
Coordinates: 47°17′30″N 120°23′56″W / 47.29167°N 120.39889°WCategories:- Ski areas and resorts in Washington (state)
- Buildings and structures in Chelan County, Washington
- Visitor attractions in Chelan County, Washington
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