Ski Near Cleveland: 2025-26 Season Updates and Costs

January 05, 2026 Post a Comment

Cleveland, Ohio – A recent stretch of cold and snowy weather has brought excitement to many skiers and snowboarders in Northeast Ohio. With the slopes already open and welcoming visitors, the region is preparing for a season filled with new features and amenities for the 2025-2026 ski season.

The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com’s annual Ski Guide offers detailed information on 14 regional resorts within a short drive of Cleveland, although "short" is relative in this case. All ski resorts near Cleveland share basic features such as lodges with food and drink, lessons, and equipment rentals. However, beyond these basics, the amenities vary widely. Some resorts offer overnight lodging close to the slopes, while others have spas or additional activities like snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and carriage rides.

Last season, ski resorts across the United States recorded 61.6 million visits, marking the second-highest number in history after the 2022-2023 season. Regional resorts also performed strongly, benefiting from sustained cold temperatures throughout the winter. Boyne Mountain Resort in northern Michigan even extended its season into May, making it the longest in its history.

However, success comes with increased prices. Daily lift tickets at many regional resorts now exceed $100, including at Holiday Valley and Seven Springs. Peek’n Peak in western New York remains relatively affordable, with an all-day Saturday lift ticket priced at $81. Snow Trails, near Mansfield, offers tickets at $60 during the week and $70 on weekends.

To keep skiers coming back, many resorts are investing in new features and amenities. Improvements include enhanced snowmaking at Boston Mills, lift upgrades at Snow Trails and Holiday Valley, and new dining options at Peek’n Peak and Seven Springs.

For more details on what's new and how much it will cost, check out our 2025-2026 Ski Guide.

Ohio: Alpine Valley, Munson Township

Alpine Valley, located on 72 acres east of Cleveland in Geauga County, is an excellent place to learn to ski, with gentle slopes and plenty of natural snow. Owned by Vail Resorts, the park offers a variety of events, including Slope Saver Days with discounted lift tickets and rentals on select evenings. Other events include the Dew After Dark Rail Jam on January 24 and a free hot chocolate bar on January 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 lift ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $48
Distance from Cleveland: 20 miles

Ohio: Boston Mills/Brandywine, Peninsula

These two Vail-owned parks, surrounded by Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northern Summit County, can be accessed with a single lift ticket. Boston Mills has new snowmaking equipment to enhance coverage on the North Bowl and Peter’s Pride slopes. Brandywine has a new conveyor deck at Polar Blast Tubing Park. Late Night at Brandywine is scheduled for January 31 and February 28, with skiing until midnight at 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 lift ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $48
Distance from Cleveland: 20 miles

Ohio: Snow Trails, Mansfield

Snow Trails, just south of Mansfield, is adding a new rope tow to provide greater access to the Progression and Alpine terrain parks. Other improvements include chairlift, lighting, and parking upgrades, plus new snowmaking and grooming equipment. Advanced online bookings are required for daily lift tickets, which often sell 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 lift ticket: $70 adult, $60 ages 6-12
Rental: $55 adults, $45 children
Distance from Cleveland: 75 miles

Ohio: Mad River Mountain, Zanesfield

Mad River, about 50 miles northwest of Columbus, is owned by Vail and included in the Ohio Pass. The resort features three terrain parks and Bubly Tubing Park, with lanes over 1,000 feet. New in 2025: Additional grooming equipment and improvements to the 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 lift ticket: $85-$94 adult, $76-$84 ages 5-12
Rental: $46
Distance from Cleveland: 165 miles

New York: Peek’n Peak, Clymer

Located in far western New York, Peek’n Peak is the closest overnight ski resort to Cleveland, offering slope-side lodging, dining, and a full-service spa. New this year is the Waffle Shack, for slopeside waffles behind the main ski 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 lift ticket: $81 adult, $66 ages 6-11
Rental: $49 adult, $39 children
Distance from Cleveland: 130 miles

New York: Holiday Valley, Ellicottville

Holiday Valley, about three hours east of Cleveland, was ranked the fourth best ski resort in the eastern United States in this year’s annual ranking by Ski magazine. The resort recently completed a years-long remodel of the slopeside Inn at Holiday Valley. Also new: updated RFID lift technology for faster access to the 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 lift ticket: $115 adult; $91 ages 7-11
Rental: $50 adult, $43 children
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles

New York: HoliMont, Ellicottville

HoliMont, with 56 slopes and trails, is the nation’s largest private ski area by membership, known for short lift lines and a family-friendly atmosphere. It is open to the public Monday through Friday. Note: Listed lift ticket 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 lift ticket: $96 adult, $76 ages 6-11
Rental: $40 adult, $30 children
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles

Pennsylvania: Seven Springs, Champion

Seven Springs, about an hour southeast of Pittsburgh, is a full-service resort with slope-side lodging, numerous dining options, and plenty of off-slope activities, including a full-service spa, bowling, axe throwing, mini-golf, and more. New this year: lift upgrades, enhanced snowmaking and lighting, and a new restaurant, the Rolling Chopstick, with sushi and ramen bowls.

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 lift ticket: $125-$147 adult, $100-$117 ages 5-12
Rental: $67
Distance from Cleveland: 180 miles

Pennsylvania: Hidden Valley, Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley, about 7 miles from sister park Seven Springs, is typically less crowded and more family friendly than its larger Vail-owned sibling. Also nearby and owned by Vail: Laurel Mountain, known for its expert, uncrowded slopes. Hidden Valley has added snowmaking equipment this year and remodeled the 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 lift ticket: $105-$117 adult, $85-$94 ages 5-12
Rental: $60
Distance from Cleveland: 175 miles

West Virginia: Canaan Valley, Davis

Canaan Valley, about five hours from Cleveland in eastern West Virginia, is part of the West Virginia state park system, home to a 160-room overnight lodge and 23 cabins. In addition to skiing, activities here include snow tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and a large outdoor skating rink.

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 lift ticket: $98 adult, $70 ages 6-12
Rental: $65 adult, $55 children
Distance from Cleveland: 280 miles

West Virginia: Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe

Snowshoe Mountain, high in the mountains of south-central West Virginia, will debut a new Shavers Center this month, for skier services alongside plenty of space to gather, rest, and dine. Unlike most ski villages, Snowshoe’s resort area is located at the top of the mountain. Snowshoe is part of the 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 lift ticket: $115-$149 adult (depending on the 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, about 30 miles south of Traverse City, is a true winter wonderland, with skiing and boarding, fat-tire bike rentals, horse-drawn carriage rides, and ice skating. New this year off the snow: TrackMan golf simulators. In addition, the resort recently kicked off construction of its North Village project, which will ultimately bring more lodging, retail, and slopeside amenities to the 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 lift 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 large resort in northern Michigan, is adding new snowmaking and grooming equipment to ensure top-quality snow all season. Also new: a new learn-to-ski program for children ages 2-4 and a new slope safety initiative. Non-ski activities here include winter ziplining, fat-tire snow biking, horseback riding, and Avalanche Bay waterpark. Boyne Mountain is part of the 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 lift ticket: $98-$119 adult (depending on the 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, except as noted. Tickets may be cheaper if purchased in advance. Sources: The resorts, onthesnow.com, iskiny.com

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