Skiing

Mission Ridge Ski Area. Four lifts, 33 downhill runs, powder snow, and some 30 miles of marked cross-country trails make Mission Ridge one of Washington's most popular ski areas. There's a 2,100-foot vertical drop, and the snowmaker scatters whiteness from the top to bottom slopes during the season. Snowboarding is allowed. Lift tickets cost $63 per day. 7500 Mission Ridge Rd., Wenatchee, Washington, 98807. 509/663–6543; 800/374–1693; www.missionridge.com.