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    First Snowmaking Campaign Continues of 65th Winter Season at Snow Trails Mansfield, Ohio

    Updated: 12-3-25 4:42PM » SNOW REPORT
    Please look to early next week for what we anticipate will be an Opening Day announcement to share with you. Remaining in Pre-Season #STSnowmaking mode is needed now through early next week.

    Marginal temps during many hours of our campaign have resulted in lower snow production volumes. Our intention is to produce the needed base of snow to setup the Season for success.

    The early snowmaking and natural snow - many times rarely for Christmas - has us all excited and anxious to get to the fun! We always look forward to offering you Early and Late Season Bonus Weekends, but know they are not always possible.

    Our typical opening is the second week of December, so we are thankful to still be on schedule.

    Please stay tuned as snowmaking continues, and as always you can track our progress anytime as we build-up the base of snow and excitement for our 65th Winter Season with you! See the Snow » Web Cams

    SLOPE HOURS:
    Season typically runs December into March

    Season Passes 2025-'26
    AVAILABLE NOW
    » Season Pass Options
    Advanced Bookings Not Required
    For Season Passholders

    Lift Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:

    AVAILABLE NOW - For Jan. & Feb.
    December Bookings will become available when Opening Day is announced.
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable.

    Snow Surface Conditions & Notes: 
    Snowmaking has begun. Building the base of snow needed.
    » Trail Map    » Web Cams

    Snow Trails Ski Shop
    » Hours & Details
    Snow Trails Event Calendar
    » Upcoming Events - more coming soon!
    Check-out Off-Season Projects...
    » Resort Improvements for 25-26 Season
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    TUBING HOURS:
    Season typically runs late December into March
    Tubing Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:
    AVAILABLE NOW - For Jan. & Feb.
    December Bookings will become available when Opening Day is announced.
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable.

  • Pre-Season Snowmaking Mode

    Pre-Season Snowmaking Mode

    Please look to early next week for what we anticipate will be an Opening Day announcement to share with you.

    View Snow Report
  • Resort Improvements</br>2025-'26

    Resort Improvements
    2025-'26

    We are excited to update you on the many Projects and Improvements our Crew has been working-on this Off-Season!

    » Full Details
  • Welcome To Our Beginner's Area

    Welcome To Our Beginner's Area

    Looking to join us for your first-time? Our "Let's Get Started" Package is just for you!

    » Packages
  • Group Lessons at Snow Trails

    Group Lessons at Snow Trails

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  • Children's Programs </br>at Snow Trails

    Children's Programs
    at Snow Trails

    All-Inclusive Polar Programs for your 4- 9 year old.

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  • Conveyor Carpet Lift Rides

    Conveyor Carpet Lift Rides

    To support progression while keeping intimidation low...

  • Kid Skier - Beginners Area
  • Private Lesson - Snowboarding

Beginners Area

Snow Trails Beginners Area is purpose-built for you to enjoy learning to ski or snowboard with gentle grade slopes and snow features, conveyor carpet lift rides, slow-moving double chairlift, and friendly instructors ready to show you around. Find Snow Trails tucked in the Possum Run Valley, just a short drive from Columbus or Cleveland, 1.5 miles off I-71 near Mansfield.

Discounted Packages: "Let's Get Started"

All Under One Roof
Experience Rental Center

The ski and snowboard equipment you need for a day of fun on the snow. All under one roof and located at the base of our Beginner's Area.

Ski and Snowboard Equipment Rentals

Hassle-Free Gear-Up
Gear-up hassle-free from self-service boot fitting to equipment sized and set just for you by your personal technician. Exit straight onto the snow of our Beginner’s Area and get to the fun right away.

Get Your Balance Before Going Uphill
The Terrain Based Learning Area at Snow Trails is specially designed for you to gain balance and build confidence on gentle rollers and short mellow ramps in this base area slow zone.

Too Soon For The Chairlift?
Rest Easy On Your Conveyor Carpet Lift Ride.

Slide onto this smooth conveyor carpet lift and relax as you glide just a short distance up the gradual grade of our First-Timers Ramp.

Young Skier on Conveyor Carpet Lift Ride at Snow Trails

Children's Programs
Ages 4-9yrs

Our Program combines the fun of discovery, the challenge of trying new things, and the excitement of mastering new skills all in a safe environment.

Children's Learning Center

Uniquely Fun
with Friends

Progress to this slow-moving Beginners Double Chairlift to access two additional slopes in our expansive Beginners Area.

Snow Trails Resort Map

Personalized Lessons for You
Taught by friendly Instructors who will help you learn at a pace you are comfortable with. Simple to advanced techniques tailored to your ability level.

PRIVATE LESSON

Group Lessons:
Learn together. Laugh Together.
If you enjoy learning in group settings, this fun group atmosphere is for you. Watching and trying, establishing balance and picking-up on techniques to have even more fun on skis and snowboards.

Offered Daily: Group Lesson Times

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