Pros: Sun, cold dry snow compared to the rest of the Cascades, uncrowded, nice community vibe, interesting terrain, close to town.
Cons: Low snow cover, rocks that are like daggers, difficult to get to for most people.
When Mission Ridge is on, it's a delight. The slopes and lifts are uncrowded, the terrain is interesting, if not particularly challenging, and the people are friendly. The weather is usually sunny and the snow light. For sun starved Puget Sounders it can be a nice change from tons of wet snow and either dark, gray skies or fog. (However, the last time I skied there it wasn't sunny, but rather there was a dump going down and the locals all left. I had the hill and all of that powder almost to myself! Uncut every run.)
The downside is the lack of snow. There can be long dry periods between dumps and snow pack can be low. The rocks are something to watch out for. They are the sharpest ones I've ever seen at a ski area and can do a number on your bases.
Don't look for expert terrain, even the double diamonds are pretty tame. The hill, though, has interesting contours and dipsy doodles that can make a day fun. This is a great family area with plenty of open blue and green terrain. It's worth a try if you're in the vicinity.
The downside is the lack of snow. There can be long dry periods between dumps and snow pack can be low. The rocks are something to watch out for. They are the sharpest ones I've ever seen at a ski area and can do a number on your bases.
Don't look for expert terrain, even the double diamonds are pretty tame. The hill, though, has interesting contours and dipsy doodles that can make a day fun. This is a great family area with plenty of open blue and green terrain. It's worth a try if you're in the vicinity.
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