What’s New For Winter Season 25-26 At Snow Trails
The first snowfall is a glimpse of Winter returning to Ohio, and the team at Snow Trails has been busy throughout the off-season bringing fresh enhancements both on and off the slopes for the resort's 65th season. From lift and terrain park upgrades to expanded snowmaking capabilities and a bolstered grooming fleet, guests can expect the same high-quality Snow Trails is known for—now with even more efficiency, comfort, and innovation throughout the resort.
"Snow Trails is entering the 2025/2026 season stronger than ever," said Nate Wolleson, Marketing Manager. "Thanks to our on-going off-season improvements - from upgraded snowmaking for top-to-bottom snow coverage and enhanced accessibility - guests can expect a premier resort experience from their first run of the season to the last," he added.
Here are a few of the improvements ski and snowboard enthusiasts and first-timers alike, can look forward to this winter season:
- Snowmaking & Grooming Upgrades for Smoother Runs. Snow Trails remains committed to delivering higher volumes of snow with exceptional quality, making skiing and snowboarding possible in Ohio from December into March. This season, the resort has enhanced its snowmaking system with the addition of a new SMI Mobile Snow Gun and four new SMI Tower Guns. Four new Snow Gun locations were added to The Woods Terrain Park along with behind the scenes upgrades featuring new wiring, piping and hydrants. Snow Trails has also added a new Pisten Bully 400 Park Pro to its snow grooming fleet. Ten tower guns were also refurbished to expand the overall snowmaking efficiency and capacity.
- New Rope Tow and Terrain Park for Access, Upping Park Laps. Snow Trails will introduce a new Swiss Cord Rope Tow by Sun Kid servicing the Progression and Alpine Terrain Parks, providing convenient access to small and medium features in the parks. Additionally, off-season excavation and grading in these parks will reduce the amount of snowmaking required to build terrain features and improve overall layout. This supports the progression and training style of park skiers and snowboarders, with enhanced uphill capacity for increased park laps per hour.
- Lift Upgrades & Maintenance. The West Woods Triple Chairlift received new tower tops to hold bright LED lights, along with updated communication systems. The West Woods and Beginners lift also received fresh paint, giving a refreshed look and protecting infrastructure from the elements in-season. Comprehensive lift maintenance ensures all lifts are ready to operate smoothly and with the highest level of safety throughout the winter.
- Lighting and Grounds Improvements. Off-season work included adjustments to The West Woods Rope Tow path to ensure a smoother more comfortable ride while guests are being towed uphill. New LED lighting has been installed on select trails. The Rental Center Parking lot went from gravel to a smooth paved asphalt surface, with finishing touches of bright yellow striping here and across all parking areas, improving traffic flow and organization.
- Snow Sports Enhancements. Snow Trails continues to refresh its ski and snowboard rental inventory with the latest equipment. Snow sports instructors will be sporting new dark green jackets featuring the iconic Snow Trails snowflake on the back. This will increase their presence on the slopes and reinforce the authenticity of the Snow Trails brand while ensuring instructors are visible and accessible to every guest.
- Lucky's Cafeteria Expansion and Lodge Enhancements.Lucky's Cafeteria received a back-of-house expansion to improve efficiency and storage. The resort also added 25 large lockers to the Gold Members and Preferred Lower Level Locker Rooms. Smaller daily-use lockers near Guest Services were replaced with 48 larger lockers. The Ski Lodge vestibule was refreshed with barn siding, new windows, fresh paint, and new stair treads were replaced on the double staircase to the second floor, enhancing the overall guest entry experience.
- For a listing of complete “Resort Improvements For 2025-’26 Season” and additional details, please visit SnowTrails.com/Improvements. To stay up to date on the latest conditions and available terrain throughout the Winter, here: Snow Report.
- Season Passes Still Available for Purchase. Season Passes are still available for the 2025/2026 season, with the potential to sell-out thanks to the popularity of the resort. To see the current quantities still available and to purchase, visit the online store.
- Winter Season Employment Opportunities. Snow Trails is currently interviewing candidates for winter employment in all departments. Employees enjoy a host of benefits including Season Passes, free or discounted equipment rentals and lessons, discounted meals, flexible schedules, winter jackets and more. Snow Trails season typically runs December into March. Visit SnowTrails.com/Employment to learn more.
- Give The Gift of Ski with Snow Trails Snow Bucks. The holidays are here, and Snow Bucks Gift Cards make the perfect stocking stuffer for the ski and snowboard enthusiast on your gift list. Snow Bucks can be used to purchase food, apparel, lift tickets, snow tubing tickets, and more anywhere at the resort or Snow Trails Ski Shop. Please note purchasing a gift card does not guarantee availability for items like tubing tickets or lift tickets, which often have limited quantities. Reservations are still required in advance online. Those wanting Snow Bucks to arrive by Christmas should place their order by December 10th. To purchase, visit SnowTrails.com/GiftCards.
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 sq. ft. 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.
