Mission Ridge opens Dec. 4 after cold temps boosted snowmaking. Limited terrain and lifts will run as crews prep the rest of the mountain for the 2025-26 ski season.
Mission Ridge may miss its traditional Thanksgiving opening as warm weather slows snowmaking despite new snowfall and hopes for a major cooldown this weekend.
An avalanche occurred at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort early Sunday afternoon.
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) says the event took place around noon on the Nertz Run within the ski area boundary.
As cautionary measure, rescue crews conducted a thorough search of the vicinity, where at least three skiers had been reported just before the slide occurred but did not locate anyone.
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