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    Updated: 1-1-26 5:47AM
    » SNOW REPORT
    Happy New Year! Snowmaking continued overnight and will end this morning. We will refresh the conditions and look forward to keeping the Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Tubing fun going in our 65th Season! The Slopes and Tubing Park are open daily at 9AM for Peak Days Dec. 20th- Jan. 4th. 

    All Lift Tickets and Tubing Tickets for December through February are now available for Bookings Required Online In Advance. Walk-Ups unavailable - please plan ahead.
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    SLOPE HOURS:
    Thursday, Jan. 1st 9AM - 9PM
    Season typically runs December into March

    Season Passes 2025-'26
    AVAILABLE NOW
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    Advanced Bookings Not Required
    For Season Passholders
    Lift Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:

    AVAILABLE NOW - For Dec., Jan., & Feb.
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable - please plan ahead.

    Snow Surface Conditions & Notes: Machine made and natural snow, groomed surface.
     Snowmaking  continued for the third consecutive night and will end this morning.  Alpine Park has reopened, The Woods Park is now open after a complete rebuild. Rustler Jump Line has rollers until next week.
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    TUBING HOURS:
    Thursday, Jan. 1st 9AM - 9PM
    Season typically runs late December into March
    Tubing Ticket Bookings 2025-'26:
    AVAILABLE NOW - For Dec., Jan., & Feb.
    » Advanced Bookings Online Required
    Walk-Ups Unavailable - please plan ahead.

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    Bookings Required Online In Advance.
    Walk-Ups Unavailable.

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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
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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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