Bluewood to Open Friday

DAYTON – The southeast Washington ski season begins Friday, as Ski Bluewood opens its mountain to skiers and snowboarders.

According to a press release, the Skyline Express and Platter Pull lifts will operate beginning Friday, with the Triple Nickle lift to be determined. The ski area will open at 9 a.m., with rentals, food service and snow sports available.

Ski Bluewood will operate daily from its opening Friday through January 3, except for Christmas day. Hours are 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. daily, except December 24, when the mountain will close at 2 p.m.

“We’re stoked that opening day is almost here,” said Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark, “and we can’t wait to welcome our guests and go out and have fun.”

As of Monday morning, Bluewood reported 26 inches of snow at the base and 46 inches at the summit. Eighteen inches of snow had fallen in the previous 48 hours.

Bluewood also announced on Monday that the ski area will have an expanded schedule in January and February. After January 3, Bluewood will operate Wednesday through Sunday each week through February. In recent past years, Bluewood has been open Thursdays through Sundays.

Ski Bluewood also has a new Sno-Phone number this year. Skiers can call (509) 240-8991 for daily updates on mountain conditions. Ski conditions and other ski area information are also available at bluewood.com.