If you’re visiting Massanutten in the wintertime, don’t miss the chance to hit some of the best slopes in the state of Virginia! At 2,922 ft. of elevation, Massanutten is home to wide groomed trails, a dedicated learner’s area, terrain parks and night skiing. Skiers and riders who visit Massanutten will have access to 70 skiable acres, including 14 runs serviced by 8 lifts.
8-Hour Session - Up to 8 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
4-Hour Session - Up to 4 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
Night Session - 4 pm - 9 pm (tickets go on sale at 3:45 pm daily). Night sessions not available after February 21, 2018.
Extended Session - 9 am - 9 pm. Extended sessions not available after February 21, 2018.
Holiday* | December 25, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Check out our Beginner's Snow Sports Guide for helpful tips on what to wear, how to ride the lift, how to be a safe skier/snowboarder, and more. See you on the mountain!
Regular Season - December 15, 2017 - February 22, 2018
Holiday* - December 25, 2017 - January 1, 2018
| Monday - Friday | Saturday/Sunday/Holiday* | Any Night | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Hour Session | 4-Hour Session | 8-Hour Session | 4-Hour Session | 4pm - close | |
| Adult | $54 | $44 | $74 | $64 | $44 |
| Jr/Sr/Military | $46 | $36 | $64 | $54 | $36 |
Slope-Use Ticket Session Upgrade - $14
| Monday- Friday | Extended Sessions | Saturday/Sunday/Holiday* | Extended Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $64 | $84 |
| Jr/Sr/Military | $56 | $74 |
Includes skis, boots and poles or snowboard & boots.
| 8-Hour Session | 4-Hour Session | Night Session | Extended Session | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $36 | $32 | $32 | $46 |
| Junior/Senior | $30 | $26 | $26 | $40 |
Equipment Rentals Session Upgrade - $10
Rent skis, a snowboard, or boots separately - $18 | Poles - $5
Helmet - $12 | Adult or child, any session. Visit www.lidsonkids.org.
We do not offer rentals for goggles or apparel items.
Check out our Beginner's Snow Sports Guide for helpful tips on what to wear, how to ride the lift, how to be a safe skier/snowboarder, and more. See you on the mountain!
Early Season- Opening day through December 15, 2017 | Late Season - February 23, 2018 through Closing Day
| 8-Hour Session | 4-Hour Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Slope-Use | $46 | $36 |
| Jr/Sr/Military Slope-Use | $40 | $30 |
| Adult Rental | $30 | $24 |
| Jr/Sr Rental | $26 | $20 |
Slope-Use Ticket Session Upgrade - $14 | Equipment Rentals Session Upgrade - $10
All prices & hours subject to change without notice.
Junior | Ages 12 & younger
Seniors | Ages 62 - 69
Military | Active duty, Veterans, and dependents with ID
Seniors | 70 and older receive a free Slope-Use Ticket
Children 5 & younger | Free Slope-Use Ticket with paid adult (does not apply to Snow Tubing)
Holiday* | December 25, 2017 - January 1, 2018
All persons using the snow area must have a valid Slope-Use Ticket. All Gold Cards or other discounts must be presented at time of purchase. Each individual family member (Gold Card, Military, Senior) must present a valid ID to receive discount.
Ski/Board any two or more consecutive days and save! Multi-Day Slope-Use Tickets and Rental rates are the same as the applicable 8-Hour Session rates, but your session becomes valid Open to Close for the days you purchase. To calculate the multi-day package cost, multiply the number of days you plan to ski/board by the appropriate 8-Hour Session Slope-Use and/or Rental rates.
Slope-Use Tickets and Equipment Rentals can be purchased for the following day between 3 pm and 4:30 pm at the ticket sales window. Advance Tickets purchased for the following day start at 9 am.
Snow Sports Partners | Click on each logo for more info.
Adult Full Season Pass | $450
Unlimited skiing/snowboarding. Valid every day that the slopes are open, no restrictions.
Student Full Season Pass | $375
Unlimited skiing/snowboarding for those of school going age (Ages 6-18 and up with ID). Valid every day that the slopes are open, no restrictions.
Special Value Pass | $235
Valid Sunday - Friday any time (excluding Christmas Holiday December 25, 2017 - January 1, 2018) and after 4 pm every day of the season. Also valid any time opening day through December 24, 2017, and March 1, 2018 through end of season. Please see Special Value Pass Calendar to see available/restricted days.
Passes can also be purchased by phone or in person at the Ski Office. | 540.289.4954
Massanutten Ski Season passes are valid for the 2017-18 season (typically December - March). Gold Card and Military discounts available on Full Season Passes (ID required at time of redemption). The Special Value Pass has no early, Gold Card, or Military discount available. Season passes do not include rental equipment. Minors under age 18 will need to have their Season Pass Agreement signed by a parent or guardian.
Tired of lugging your gear back and forth? Seasonal lockers are available for rent. Contact the ski office at 540.289.4954 or snowinfo@massresort.com for details.
Do you have a group of 30 or more interested in skiing or snowboarding? Massanutten offers discounted rates on Slope-Use Tickets, Equipment Rentals, and Lessons for pre-registered groups. You will also receive one complimentary Slope-Use Ticket for every 30 Slope-Use Tickets purchased!
| Group Rates (per person) | Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday | Sat/Sun/Holiday | Night |
| 8 Hour Session | 4 Hour Session | 8 Hour Session | 4 pm - Close | |
| Slope-Use Ticket | $40 | $30 | $60 | $30 |
| Equipment Rentals | $25 | $20 | $25 | $20 |
| Group Lessons | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Reservations | 30 people or more are required to qualify for a group rate. Times are limited and may fill quickly, therefore, reservations are required. Please email us to inquire about group availability. If you are ready to make a reservation or just have a question, please email our group coordinator to schedule your group!
All prices and hours are subject to change without notice. Minimum age for group lessons is 7 years.
Holiday* | Dec. 25, 2017 – Jan. 1, 2018
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country or other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other slope users the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
This is only a partial list; be safety conscious. Failure to comply with this code may result in loss of slope-use privileges. No sledding is allowed in the ski area at any time.
Massanutten does not permit riding lifts, skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing with child carriers of any kind.
All ski and snowboard equipment must have metal edges.
Buy a helmet from the General Store during the month of January and receive a free mid-week lift ticket! Offer expires January 31, 2018.
Why should you wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding?
Helmets can make a difference in reducing or preventing injury from falls or other impacts.
“You wouldn’t play football without wearing a helmet – same rule applies for skiing. Plus helmets are way warmer than hats.” - Lindsey Vonn
The Massanutten Patrol serves the guests of Massanutten Snow Sports area including skiers, snowboarders, and snow tubers. They provide emergency services, snow sports safety education, and slope monitoring.
Massanutten Patrol is a diverse group of individuals who share a passion for snow sports, helping people, and advancing the sport. Safety Begins With You!
Snow Sports Partners | Click on each logo for more info.
Massanutten Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by anyone - including recreational users and hobbyists - without the prior written authorization from the Resort. This prohibition includes drones used for photographing, filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Massanutten Resort boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Click here to read our full drone policy.
When nature doesn't cooperate by providing natural snow, our snowmakers take over, but it takes a lot more than just cool temperatures to fire up the snowguns.
Snowmaking is a complicated equation. It involves water supply, energy, technical machinery, optimal conditions, and a whole lot of manpower.
Water
Snowmaking requires water.. and a lot of it! For instance, if you wanted to cover an acre with 1-foot of snow, one would need 175,000 gallons of water! With our improved snowmaking system, we are able to convert over 4,700 gallons-per-minute (or 282,000 gallons-per-hour) of water into snow, providing our riders with the best conditions possible!
Cold Temperatures
The second element snowmakers need to make snow is cool temperatures. While water can turn into snow crystals at 32°F (0°C), ideal snowmaking conditions call for temperatures 28°F or lower. The colder and drier the conditions, the more effective snowmaking becomes.
Here at Massanutten, dawn is typically the coldest part of the day, but we may not start making snow unless we will have more than 1-hour of optimal conditions.
Low Humidity / Wet Bulb Temperatures
The wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be obtained by evaporating water into the air at a constant pressure, and is the most critical factor for snowmaking. That’s because the threshold temperature for snowmaking increases as humidity decreases. But, that also means that as humidity increases, temperatures need to be lower for snowmaking. The magic number for snow making is a 27° wet bulb temperature.
A Complex Snowmaking System
Our snowmaking system consists of air lines, water lines, electrical lines, water hydrants, and snow guns. Essentially, air and water is pumped from holding ponds up the mountain and mixed at the snow gun to produce snow. A nozzle then produces tiny water droplets which freeze as they fall through the air to produce machine-made snow (NOTE: There is nothing “artificial” about machine-made snow).
Snow made in this manner is not a flake but a 3-dimensional snow “puff” that has a much greater density than natural snow, making it perfect for building base depth!
Snowmakers & Groomers
Last, but certainly not least, it takes a dedicated team of snowmakers and groomers to produce the best conditions all season long. Our snowmaking crew is constantly hard at work, whether they are prepping for the next cold spell or hiking the trails in the middle of the night, adjusting the guns. Then, our grooming staff comes in to get the slopes looking and feeling like there is a nice, fresh coat of snow for you to ride the next day.
PLEASE NOTE: Even though we make snow whenever possible, once a “base” is put down and packed, it is not necessary to make snow every day to remain open. It takes longer than one might think for snow to melt away, even at well above freezing temperatures. That being said, you don’t need to find snow in your backyard to go skiing or snowboarding. We normally begin making snow in early to mid-December and remain open until early March, or as long as Mother Nature allows!
Want to see if we've started making snow yet? Check out the webcams and our snow conditions page.
