MANSFIELD – Snow Trails, Ohio’s premier resort for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing will officially open on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the 2025-26 winter season.
Nearly 100% of Trails, six Lifts, two Conveyor Carpet Lifts, and Terrain Park features will be available. The projected opening for Vertical Descent Tubing Park is Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. as additional snowmaking and Park preparations are still needed.
“We are happy to share our pre-season snowmaking efforts have piled-up a great base of snow across the Resort for opening our 65th Season,” said Nate Wolleson, Marketing Manager at Snow Trails. “Our Snowmaking and Grooming Crew has been working round-the-clock to get the slopes ready to deliver a quality experience for our guests.
“The early snowmaking, combined with natural snow — something that doesn’t happen often before Christmas – has us all excited and anxious to hit the slopes.
“We are looking forward to seeing everyone back out on the slopes, having fun and making memories with family and friends. This is certainly something we all enjoy and what brings our guests and passholders back season after season.”
Snow Trails Hours of Operation
Opening Day
Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Offering Nearly 100% of Trails, All Chairlifts, plus Terrain Park features and the new Alpine Rope Tow.
Normal Hours
Weekdays 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Weekends & Peak Days 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Peak Days 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026
Jan. 16 to 19
Feb. 13 to 16
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
To stay up to date on the latest conditions and available terrain, please visit the Snow Report.
Ticket packages
Season Passes Still Available for Purchase
Full Season Passes are still available for the 2025/2026 season, but can sell-out. To see the current quantities still available and purchase, visit the online store.
Daily Lift Tickets
To purchase Daily Lift Tickets, advanced online bookings are required. Walk-ups are unavailable. To purchase, visit SnowTrails.com/BuyNowSlopes
Children 6-12:Save $10 on Lift Tickets and Equipment Rentals
Children 5 & under:Free with Adult Lift Ticket Purchase. Equipment Rentals Save $10.
Special programs
Polar Bear Children’s Programs & Snow Sports Lessons
Snow Trails will officially open its Children’s Ski and Snowboard Programs on Saturday, Dec. 13. Then available Fridays, Weekends and Peak Days. The Polar Cubs & Bears Programs are designed to introduce and progress kids ages 4 to 9 to the sport of skiing and snowboarding.
Children are led by skilled and fun-loving instructors in outdoor activities, with short warm-up and snack breaks. The program is priced at $150 per session and available in morning or afternoon sessions from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Reservations will be required and need to be placed online by 6 p.m. the day before. Walk-ins are not accepted. The Program includes a lift ticket, ski or snowboard equipment rental, snack and instruction.
For full details and to make a reservation, visit SnowTrails.com/Kids. Snow Trails also offers Private, Semi-Private and Group Lessons. For Bookings and Questions please call 419-774-9818, ext. 187.
Snow Trails
Snow Trails, which was the first commercial ski area in Ohio, is the only privately-owned Ski Resort in Ohio, and under the same family management since inception. The resort features six chairlifts, including a slow-moving Beginner’s Double Chairlift and two ski carpets dedicated to the Beginner’s Area.
A third carpet lift is utilized for the Snow Tubing Park with the “Longest Tubing Lanes in Ohio.” The Resort offers 21 total trails and is known for Timberline trail – “Longest Trail in Ohio.” There are three glade areas, plus five Terrain Parks.
A Rope Tow added last season in The Woods Terrain Park and a new Swiss Cord Rope Tow by Sun Kid in the Progression and Alpine Terrain Parks added this season. A 9,000 square foot Rental Center houses user-friendly equipment and offers a self-service system.
Snow Trails typically opens in early December and the season runs into March. The resort is located off Interstate 71 south of Mansfield on Possum Run Road.
Website
For more information call 419-774-9818 or visit SnowTrails.com
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