Hours

Hours

The 2020-21 winter will be different due to COVID-19. We want to share our love of snow sports and the outdoors, but our guest and employee safety is paramount. We anticipate limited (and reduced) capacities for many of our offering with online reservations required in advance. For a preview of our 2020-21 winter thoughts, click here.

Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are typically available from early/mid-December through mid/late March, but these dates vary each year based on weather. We make our own snow, but we require consistent periods below 32 degrees to do so.

We are finalizing winter details now, but our plans will continue to evolve based on local and state restrictions. The information below is from the 2019-20 winter season. Please check back on these pages in mid-October for updated 2020-21 rates, policies, and online reservation schedule. We hope to see you soon and think cold!

Ski Slope Hours

Closed for the 2019-20 season as of March 15 at 5 pm.

Special Hours

Sessions

8-Hour Session - Valid for up to 8 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
4-Hour Session - Valid for up to 4 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
Night Session - Valid from 4 pm - 9 pm (tickets go on sale at 3:45 pm | not available on Tuesday or after March 7).
Extended Session - Valid from 9 am - 9 pm (not available on Tuesday or after March 7).

Holiday* | December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020

Current Info

Massanutten’s Snow Sports are weather-dependent and don’t follow an exact schedule each year. Please use the information on this page to help you plan, but always check our Snow Conditions page for the most current information regarding snow making, weather, conditions, closures, and operating schedules.  

Are you trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time?

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!

Rates

Rates

The 2020-21 winter will be different due to COVID-19. We want to share our love of snow sports and the outdoors, but our guest and employee safety is paramount. We anticipate limited (and reduced) capacities for many of our offering with online reservations required in advance. For a preview of our 2020-21 winter thoughts, click here.

Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are typically available from early/mid-December through mid/late March, but these dates vary each year based on weather. We make our own snow, but we require consistent periods below 32 degrees to do so.

We are finalizing winter details now, but our plans will continue to evolve based on local and state restrictions. The information below is from the 2019-20 winter season. Please check back on these pages in mid-October for updated 2020-21 rates, policies, and online reservation schedule. We hope to see you soon and think cold!

Regular Season Slope-Use Ticket Rates

Regular Season - December 21, 2019 through March 8, 2020 (See below for Early & Late Season Rates)
Holiday* - December 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Slope-Use Ticket Session Upgrade - $14

Online reservations are available using booking widget below from December 21, 2019 - March 8, 2020.
Please plan to purchase your Slope-Use tickets in-person, at The Ski Office ticket windows outside of these dates.

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Equipment Rental Rates

Includes skis, boots and poles or snowboard & boots.

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.

Are you trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time?

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! 

We offer packages that combine your Slope-Use Ticket, Equipment Rental, and Lesson at a discounted rate! Check our Lesson pages for more info!

Early & Late Season Slope-Use Ticket Rates

Early Season- Opening day through December 20, 2019 | Late Season - March 9, 2020 through Closing day

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
Children 5 & younger | Free Slope-Use Ticket with paid adult (does not apply to Snow Tubing)

Holiday* | December 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020

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.

Sessions

8-Hour Session - Valid for up to 8 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
4-Hour Session - Valid for up to 4 consecutive hours from time of purchase.
Night Session - Valid from 4 pm - 9 pm (tickets go on sale at 3:45 pm, not available on Tuesday or after March 7).
Extended Session - Valid from 9 am - 9 pm (not available on Tuesday or after March 7).

Multi-Day Passes

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.

Advance Tickets

Slope-Use Tickets and Equipment Rentals can be purchased for the following day between 7 pm and 8:30 pm (excluding Tuesday and after March 7) at the ticket sales window. Advance Tickets purchased for the following day start at 9 am.

Current Info

Massanutten’s Snow Sports are weather-dependent and don’t follow an exact schedule each year. Please use the information on this page to help you plan, but always check our Snow Conditions page for the most current information regarding snow making, weather, conditions, closures, and operating schedules.  

Snow Sports Partners | Click on each logo for more info.

Season Passes

Season Passes

2020-21 Ski Season Passes are now on sale! Purchase before October 31 to receive the lowest season pass prices! Click here to purchase and for more info.

Group Rates

Group Rates

The 2020-21 winter will be different due to COVID-19. We want to share our love of snow sports and the outdoors, but our guest and employee safety is paramount. We anticipate limited (and reduced) capacities for many of our offering with online reservations required in advance. For a preview of our 2020-21 winter thoughts, click here.

Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are typically available from early/mid-December through mid/late March, but these dates vary each year based on weather. We make our own snow, but we require consistent periods below 32 degrees to do so.

We are finalizing winter details now, but our plans will continue to evolve based on local and state restrictions. The information below is from the 2019-20 winter season. Please check back on these pages in mid-October for updated 2020-21 rates, policies, and online reservation schedule. We hope to see you soon and think cold!

Massanutten's 2019-2020 Ski & Snowboard Group rates are below. Our group coordinator, Phoebe is available to help plan your group outing. Please email her to start the conversation about your group's needs and she will follow up with you. 

Do you have a group of 20 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 20 Slope-Use Tickets purchased!

Reservations | 20 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* | December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020

Safety Message

Safety Message

Responsibility Code

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.

• Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
• You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
• Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
• Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
• Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload safely. 
• KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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.

Ski Patrol

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!

• Virginia Winter Sports Safety Act
• Assumption of Risk

Snow Sports Partners | Click on each logo for more info.

Drone Policy

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.

Snowmaking 101

Snowmaking 101

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.

What does it take to make snow?

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!

For more information about snowmaking check out the video below!

Want to see if we've started making snow yet? Check out the webcams and our snow conditions page.

Videos

Videos