WENATCHEE, Wash. -- A tree fruit ski day at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort is being held by the Washington Growers Clearing House Association on March 1.

Tree fruit industry members and their families can get discount lift tickets at $36 for the day or $25 from noon to 4 p.m. White Pass season pass holders get complimentary tickets.

Free tips from certified ski instructors, preferred parking and a catered lunch will be available. For information and reservations contact: Dan Kelly at (509) 662-6181 or dkelly@waclearinghouse.org .

-- Dan Wheat