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    Updated: 9-5-25  » SNOW REPORT
    Cooler nighttime temps have already set-in, kids are back to school, and Fall activities are in full-swing. This is when the anticipation begins to build for us all! We are looking forward to the coming Winter Season with you! The weather forecasters are starting to kick around the idea of colder and drier - we’ll take it - considering we will provide the moisture needed for snowmaking just as long as we have cooler temps we are good to go! Generally snowmaking begins anytime around Thanksgiving if temps permit. Please stay with us this Pre-Season and keep an eye on our Calendar to join us for Events leading-up to our 65th Season of 2025-’26.

    Snow Trails Ski Shop
    » Hours & Details
    Snow Trails Event Calendar
    » Upcoming Events
    Check-out Off-Season Projects...
    » Resort Improvements Coming Soon for 25-26

    SLOPE HOURS:
    Closed for the Season

    Season Passes 2025-'26
    Available Sept. 18th
    » Season Pass Options
    Lift Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:

    Available Beginning Sept. 18th
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable.

    Snow Surface Conditions & Notes: N/A

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    TUBING HOURS:
    Closed of the Season
    Tubing Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:
    Available Beginning Sept. 18th
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable.

  • Welcome To Our Beginner's Area

    Welcome To Our Beginner's Area

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  • Group Lessons at Snow Trails

    Group Lessons at Snow Trails

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    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

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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.

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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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