Alpental vs Mission Ridge Ski Area

Alpental (Washington) and Mission Ridge Ski Area (Washington) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAlpentalMission Ridge Ski Area
Vertical drop2,300 ft (701 m)2,175 ft (663 m)
Summit elevation5,443 ft6,772 ft
Base elevation3,143 ft4,596 ft
Lifts67
Runs3554
Beginner terrain3%8%
Intermediate terrain22%61%
Expert terrain75%31%
Night skiing-Yes

Alpental has the bigger vertical (2,300 ft vs 2,175 ft); Mission Ridge Ski Area has more runs (54 vs 35); Alpental skews more expert (75% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
AlpentalIkon Pass: 7 days
Mission Ridge Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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