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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The caller agelong of cold, snowy upwind has 1 group of Northeast Ohioans eager for moreover more: nan thousands of skiers and snowboarders itching to get backmost connected nan slopes.
And bully news: All of nan region’s skis resorts are now afloat open, acknowledgment to a beardown commencement to wintertime that has delivered important earthy snowfall crossed Ohio, occidental New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Brandywine skis edifice successful bluish Summit County, on pinch adjacent Polar Blast tubing park, opened a week ago, connected Dec. 26.
Brandywine and sister parkland Boston Mills person received 16 inches of snowfall truthful acold this season, including 5 inches successful nan past 48 hours. Holiday Valley successful occidental New York reports 90 inches of snowfall this season, while Peek’n Peak has received 88 inches, including an awesome 24 inches successful nan past 2 days alone.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your snowpants and waterproof mittens and deed nan slopes.
Need much information? Check retired what’s caller – and really overmuch it will costs you – successful our 2025–26 Ski Guide.
Ohio: Alpine Valley, Munson Township
Alpine Valley, connected 72 acres eastbound of Cleveland successful Geauga County, remains an fantabulous spot to study to ski, pinch gentle slopes and tons of earthy snow. The parkland is owned by Vail Resorts, nan Colorado institution that owns dozens of skis properties worldwide, including Brandywine and Boston Mills successful Summit County. New this season: Slope Saver Days, pinch $29 assistance tickets and $12 rentals connected prime evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also connected nan calendar: Dew After Dark Rail Jam connected Jan. 24 and a free basking cocoa barroom connected Jan. 31.
Slopes and trails: 9
Lifts: 5
Skiable acres: 72
Vertical drop: 260 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 120 inches
Terrain parks: 1
Snow tubing: No
On-site lodging: No
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $48
Distance from Cleveland: 20 miles
Ohio: Boston Mills/Brandywine, Peninsula
These 2 Vail-owned parks, surrounded by Cuyahoga Valley National Park successful bluish Summit County, tin beryllium accessed pinch a azygous assistance ticket. At Boston Mills, caller snowmaking instrumentality should heighten sum connected nan North Bowl and Peter’s Pride slopes. And astatine Brandywine, a caller conveyor platform astatine Polar Blast Tubing Park is expected to amended operations. One almanac note: Late Night astatine Brandywine is connected nan schedule for Jan. 31 and Feb. 28, pinch skiing until midnight astatine discounted prices.
Slopes and trails: 18
Lifts: 15
Skiable acres: 88
Vertical drop: 264 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 60 inches
Terrain parks: 3
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: No
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $48
Distance from Cleveland: 20 miles
Ohio: Snow Trails, Mansfield
Snow Trails, conscionable southbound of Mansfield, has added a caller statement tow to supply greater entree to nan Progression and Alpine terrain parks. Also: chairlift, lighting and parking upgrades, positive caller snowmaking and grooming equipment. Reminder: Advanced online bookings are required for regular assistance tickets and they often waste out.
Slopes and trails: 21
Lifts: 8
Skiable acres: 80
Vertical drop: 300 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 52 inches
Terrain parks: 5
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: No
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $70 adult, $60 ages 6-12
Rental: $55 adults, $45 children
Distance from Cleveland: 75 miles
Ohio: Mad River Mountain, Zanesfield
Mad River, astir 50 miles northwest of Columbus, is besides owned by Vail, and is included successful nan Ohio Pass, truthful play passholders from Brandywine, Boston Mills and Alpine Valley tin skis present for free. The edifice is besides location to 3 terrain parks and Bubly Tubing Park, pinch lanes complete 1,000 feet. New this season: Additional grooming equipment, positive improvements to nan 4 Star Express lift.
Slopes and trails: 16
Lifts: 9
Skiable acres: 144
Vertical drop: 300 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 36 inches
Terrain parks: 3
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: No
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $46
Distance from Cleveland: 165 miles
New York: Peek’n Peak, Clymer
Located successful acold occidental New York, Peek’n Peak is nan closest overnight skis edifice to Cleveland, offering slope-side lodging, eating and a full-service spa. New astatine nan Peek this twelvemonth is nan Waffle Shack, for slopeside waffles down nan main skis lodge.
Slopes and trails: 26
Lifts: 9
Skiable acres: 130
Vertical drop: 400 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 180 inches
Terrain parks: 3
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $81 adult, $66 ages 6-11
Rental: $49 adult, $39 children
Distance from Cleveland: 130 miles
New York: Holiday Valley, Ellicottville
Holiday Valley, astir 3 hours eastbound of Cleveland, was classed nan 4th champion skis edifice successful nan eastbound United States successful this year’s annual ranking by Ski magazine, earning precocious marks successful snowfall quality, lifts, lodging and apres-ski. The edifice precocious completed a years-long remodel of nan slopeside Inn astatine Holiday Valley. Also new: updated RFID assistance exertion to supply faster entree to nan slopes.
Slopes and trails: 60
Lifts: 13
Skiable acres: 300
Vertical drop: 750 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 180 inches
Terrain parks: 3
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $115 adult; $91 ages 7-11
Rental: $50 adult, $43 children
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles
New York: HoliMont, Ellicottville
HoliMont, pinch 56 slopes and trails, is nan nation’s largest backstage skis area by membership, known for short assistance lines and a family-friendly atmosphere. It’s unfastened to nan nationalist Monday done Friday. HoliMont is located conscionable 2 miles northbound of Holiday Valley successful Ellicottville, 1 of nan astir charming skis towns this broadside of nan Rockies. Note: Listed assistance summons prices are for weekday skiing only.
Slopes and trails: 56
Lifts: 8
Skiable acres: 135
Vertical drop: 700 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 180 inches
Terrain parks: 2
Snow tubing: No
On-site lodging: No
Weekday assistance ticket: $96 adult, $76 ages 6-11
Rental: $40 adult, $30 children
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles
Pennsylvania: Seven Springs, Champion
Seven Springs, astir an hr southeast of Pittsburgh, is simply a full-service resort, pinch slope-side lodging, galore eating options and plentifulness of off-slope activities, including a full-service spa, bowling, axe throwing, mini-golf and more. New astatine Seven Springs this year: assistance upgrades, enhanced snowmaking and lighting, and a caller restaurant, nan Rolling Chopstick, pinch sushi and ramen bowls. The edifice besides enhanced its programs for neurodiverse guests. Seven Springs is owned by Vail Resorts and is an easy travel for Epic passholders from Northeast Ohio.
Slopes and trails: 33
Lifts: 10
Skiable acres: 285
Vertical drop: 750 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 135 inches
Terrain parks: 7
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $125-$147 adult, $100-$117 ages 5-12
Rental: $67
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles
Pennsylvania: Hidden Valley, Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley, astir 7 miles from sister parkland Seven Springs, is typically little crowded and much family friends than its larger Vail-owned sibling. Also adjacent and owned by Vail: Laurel Mountain, located wrong Forbes State Forest and known for its expert, uncrowded slopes. Hidden Valley has added snowmaking instrumentality this year, and remodeled nan rental area.
Slopes and trails: 26
Lifts: 8
Skiable acres: 110
Vertical drop: 470 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 135 inches
Terrain parks: 2
Snow tubing: No
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $105-$117 adult, $85-$94 ages 5-12
Rental: $60
Distance from Cleveland: 175 miles
West Virginia: Canaan Valley, Davis
Canaan Valley, astir 5 hours from Cleveland successful eastbound West Virginia, is portion of nan West Virginia authorities parkland system, location to a 160-room overnight lodge and 23 cabins. In summation to skiing, activities present see snowfall tubing, snowshoeing, transverse state skiing and a ample outdoor skating rink. Also nearby: Timberline Mountain skis edifice and White Grass Touring Center for transverse state skiing.
Slopes and trails: 46
Lifts: 4
Skiable acres: 91
Vertical drop: 850 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 120 inches
Terrain parks: No
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $98 adult, $70 ages 6-12
Rental: $65 adult, $55 children
Distance from Cleveland: 280 miles
West Virginia: Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe
Snowshoe Mountain, precocious successful nan mountains of south-central West Virginia, will debut a caller Shavers Center successful January, for skier services alongside plentifulness of abstraction to gather, remainder and dine. Unlike astir skis villages, Snowshoe’s edifice area is located astatine nan apical of nan mountain. Snowshoe is portion of nan Ikon Pass program.
Slopes and trails: 60
Lifts: 14
Skiable acres: 270
Vertical drop: 1,500 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 180 inches
Terrain parks: 4
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $115-$149 big (depending connected nan day), $104-$144 ages 13-22, $98-$136 ages 5-12
Rental: $64 adult, $44 children
Distance from Cleveland: 330 miles
Michigan: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
Crystal Mountain, astir 30 miles southbound of Traverse City, is simply a existent wintertime wonderland, pinch skiing and boarding, fat-tire motorcycle rentals, horse-drawn carriage rides and crystal skating. New this twelvemonth disconnected nan snow: TrackMan play simulators. In addition, nan edifice precocious kicked disconnected building of its North Village project, which will yet bring much lodging, unit and slopeside amenities to nan resort.
Slopes and trails: 59
Lifts: 8
Skiable acres: 103
Vertical drop: 375 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 125 inches
Terrain parks: 3
Snow tubing: No
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $95 adult, $75 children 7-17
Rental: $65 adult, $55 children
Distance from Cleveland: 400 miles
Michigan: Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls
Boyne Mountain, a ample edifice successful bluish Michigan, is adding caller snowmaking and grooming instrumentality to guarantee top-quality snowfall each season. Also new: a caller learn-to-ski programme for children ages 2-4 and a caller slope information initiative. Non-ski activities present includes wintertime ziplining, fat-tire snowfall biking, horseback riding and Avalanche Bay waterpark. Boyne Mountain is portion of nan Ikon Pass program.
Slopes and trails: 65
Lifts: 10
Skiable acres: 415
Vertical drop: 500 feet
Average yearly snowfall: 140 inches
Terrain parks: 5
Snow tubing: Yes
On-site lodging: Yes
All-day Saturday assistance ticket: $98-$119 big (depending connected nan day), $76-$89 children 6-17
Rental: $65 adult, $47 children
Distance from Cleveland: 410 miles
* Prices shown are for an all-day Saturday ticket, isolated from arsenic noted. Tickets whitethorn beryllium cheaper if purchased successful advance. Sources: The resorts, onthesnow.com, iskiny.com
