Skiing in Ohio
Ohio is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 200m to 448m, giving a vertical range of 248m. Across the area there are 15km of prepared pistes. There are 53 runs in total - 15 easy, 23 intermediate, 13 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 42 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 25 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Mad River Mountain, Snow Trails, Alpine Valley and Brandywine Ski Resort. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €168 on average.
Ski Resorts in Ohio
6 ski resorts in Ohio
Alpine Valley
Skiing in Ohio with beginner slopes to advanced slopes, moguls, and terrain parks, Alpine Valley serves skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels.
Big Creek Ski Area
About BIG CREEK SKI AREA If you’re skiing in Ohio, Big Creek Ski Area is the place to be. Big Creek Ski Area is surrounded by the natural beauty of...
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Boston Mills and Brandywine are the perfect winter outdoor adventure. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, and more.
Brandywine Ski Resort
Close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Boston Mills and Brandywine are the perfect winter outdoor adventure. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, and more.
Mad River Mountain
Mad River Mountain is Ohio's largest ski and snowboard resort, offering expansive terrain, live music, and a family-friendly tubing park. It's promoted as a winter staycation destination.
Snow Trails
Snow Trails is Ohio's premier resort for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, located near Cleveland and Columbus. It features 21 trails, five terrain parks, and the longest tubing lanes in Ohio.
Ohio at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 6 resorts
Total Resorts
6
Total Piste km
15 km
Total Lifts
42
Elevation Range
200–448 m
Avg Day Pass
€168
Total Runs
53
Where to start in Ohio
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Mad River MountainVery good
- 2.Brandywine Ski ResortGood
Best value
- 1.Snow TrailsExcellent
- 2.Alpine ValleyGood
- 3.Big Creek Ski AreaGood
Top Resorts in Ohio
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Mountain | 4 | 84 | 11 |
| Snow Trails | 4 | 76 | 8 |
| Alpine Valley | 3 | 70 | 5 |
| Brandywine Ski Resort | 2 | 55 | 9 |
| Boston Mills Ski Resort | 2 | 63 | 7 |
| Big Creek Ski Area | 1 | 53 | 2 |
Season Calendar - Ohio
When each resort is open for skiing
Plan Your Ski Holiday to Ohio
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