Mission Ridge Ski Area
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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 | |
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| Location | Chelan County, Washington  United States |
| Nearest 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 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
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.
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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 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.
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Coordinates: 47°17′30″N 120°23′56″W / 47.29167°N 120.39889°W
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