Ski Slope Hours & Rates at Massanutten Resort

Ski/Snowboard Rates

We recommend purchasing your slope-use and rentals in advance online to reserve your spot. Once online capacity limits are met on busy days (holidays & weekends), we will have limited availability for walk up ticket purchases and ski & snowboard rental may not be available for purchase. If tickets are unavailable online, we strongly recommend choosing another session or day. Save time & pick up your rental equipment for the next day 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Friday - Monday and holidays or 2:30 - 4:00 pm on Tuesday - Thursday.

Walk-up tickets are available for Gold Card / Massanutten Property Owners, Military, and Indy Pass holders at the ticket windows. Rental equipment may have limited availability.

Ticket Options

Junior Slope-Use Tickets | Ages 7 - 12 (free for 6 & under)
Junior Equipment Rentals | Ages 12 & under (no free rentals)
Seniors | Ages 62 & above
Military | Active duty, Veterans, and dependents with ID. To receive your military discount, please purchase your initial slope-use ticket (and equipment rental, if needed) in person at the Ski Ticket Windows. After the initial purchase, you may reload your RFID card online with the military discount. We ask to see a separate military ID per ticket purchased at that rate.
Gold Card | Massanutten timeshare owners only. We ask to see a separate, current Gold Card ID per ticket purchased at that rate or online via the owners portal.
Children 6 & younger | Free slope-use ticket with paid adult (does not apply to snow tubing or equipment rental). Children 6 & under slope-use tickets and rental equipment are not available for online purchase on your first purchase. To receive your 6 & under slope-use ticket, please purchase your initial slope-use ticket (and Junior equipment rental, if needed) in person at the Ski Ticket Window upon redemption of adult tickets. After the initial purchase, you may reload your RFID card online with the free 6 & under slope-use ticket and purchase your Junior equipment rental.

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 the time of first scan of RFID pass.
Night Session - Valid from 4 pm - 9 pm (NOT available Tuesday through Thursday or after March 8).
Extended Session – Valid from 9 am – 9 pm on days that we offer the Night Session (NOT available Tuesday through Thursday or after March 8).
2 Day Session – Valid for two consecutive days open to close.

Slope-Use Ticket

Massanutten Resort utilizes dynamic pricing to determine pricing for slope-use tickets. Dynamic pricing uses real time data to adjust the price of tickets based on demand. In short, as the number of tickets sold increases, the price increases. Guests are advised to purchase tickets online as early as possible in order to reserve tickets at the lowest price.

To purchase tickets online and/or to see the current price of tickets for the date you interested in, please click the Buy Now button below.

Buy Now

All prices & hours subject to change without notice.
Reload your RFID card online and save $3 OFF your slope-use ticket!

Check out our guide on How to Book Your Winter Activities Online here.

Online Order Cancellations & Adjustments

Do you need to cancel or make adjustments to your online order? Please fill out this form and we will follow up with you!

Equipment Rental Rates

Includes helmet, skis, boots and poles or helmet, snowboard & boots.
Rental equipment can only be reserved with the purchase of a slope-use ticket. If you purchase a slope-use ticket without adding rental equipment at the time of booking, rental gear will be subject to availability and may not be available for in-person purchase on the day of your visit. (For slope-use tickets where rentals were not added at the time of purchase, or for season pass holders, rental equipment can be purchased at the ticket window on the day of your visit, subject to availability.)

Before you arrive, please check in for your rental pickup here and make sure to have your customer code (barcode) ready when picking up your equipment.

Junior Equipment Rentals | Ages 12 & under (no free rentals)

Senior Equipment Rentals | Ages 62 & Over 

Rent skis, a snowboard, or boots separately - $26 | Poles - $8 | Helmets - $16 Adult or child, any session. We do not offer rentals for goggles or apparel items.

Save time & pick up your rental equipment for the next day 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday - Monday and holidays or 2:00 - 4:00 pm on Tuesday - Thursday. Before you arrive, please register for your equipment rental here.

Premium Equipment Rentals

Premium rentals are available from Head, Rossignol, Neversummer, Lib-Tech, Volkl, and Nitro!
8-Hour Upgrade - $30

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! 

Interested in lessons? Click here for more information.

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

Slope Hours

The Massanutten ski slopes are now closed for the season. Thank you to everyone for an EPIC winter season!

Current Snow Conditions

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! 

Check out our guide on How to Book Your Winter Activities Online here.

Interested in lessons? Click here for more information.

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

Season Passes

Buy early to receive the best rate! Click here to purchase and for more info.

Season passes may be picked up at the Season Pass Window at the ski ticket building below The General Store Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm until Opening Day. After Opening Day, passes can be picked up 7 days/week during operating hours.

Repair Shop

Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Repair Shop

Our repair shop offers full-service tuning to keep your gear performing at its best. We provide edge sharpening, hot and belt waxes, P-Tex and epoxy repairs, snowboard binding adjustments, and ski mounting. Whether you’re looking for a quick tune or more detailed repair work, our team is here to help you get back on the mountain.

Hours

Dec 19, 2025 - Mar 8, 2026
Tue, Wed & Thu | 9 am - 5 pm
Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun | 9 am - 9 pm

Special Hours
Dec 22 - 23 & Dec 26 - Jan 4 | 9 am - 9 pm
Dec 24 | 9 am - 5 pm
Dec 25 | 1 - 9 pm

Late Season
March 9 - Closing Day | 9 am - 5 pm

Pricing

Tunes
Quick Tune | $35 (side edge, base edge, belt wax)
Basic Tune | $50 (side edge, base edge, base grind (optional), hot wax)
Full Tune | $65 (diamond stone structure, side edge, base edge, hot wax)

A La Carte                                            
Hot Wax | $35
Belt Wax | $20
Machine Edge | $20
Hand Edge | $30

Snowboard Binding
Snowboard Binding Install | $15
Snowboard Binding Adjustment | $5

Ski Mounts
Traditional Drill Mount | $65
System Mount – No Drill | $35
Remount | $70
*Release check fee included in listed price of ski mounting. Please call 540.289.4957 in advance to confirm your bindings are compatible with our equipment.

Base/Edge Repairs
Ptex or Epoxy Repair | $10 per inch

RFID FAQ’s

RFID Gates

Direct-to-Lift Access with Axess RFID

Massanutten has partnered with Axess to make getting on the slopes faster and easier!
Our Reload. Reuse Cards (season passes and reloadable day passes) give you direct-to-lift access—no need to stop by the ticket window.
Each lift has an RFID gate that automatically scans your card and grants access based on your ticket type and time of day.

Skip the Ticket Window!

1. Buy online – Purchase your slope-use ticket in advance.
2. Pick up at a kiosk – Use one of our Express Kiosks to print or pick up your Reload. Reuse Card.
3. Reuse for next time – Keep your card! You can reload additional ski days online and go straight to the slopes without waiting in line.

Learn more on our RFID Reloading Guide here.

How to use your Reload. Reuse Card:

1. Place your card by itself in your LEFT jacket pocket.
    - Avoid keeping phones, credit cards, or foil in the same pocket.
2. Keep the card in your pocket as you approach the lift gate—only one card per person.
3. The RFID gate will open automatically when scanned.

 Do not punch a hole in your card. It will damage the antenna. A $20 replacement fee applies for damaged cards.

RFID FAQ’s

Policies

Massanutten Ski Area is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all guests and employees. We have zero tolerance for any form of harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful speech or behavior towards guests or employees. Any individual believed to be participating in such conduct will have their skiing and riding privileges immediately revoked without refund.

Your 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 adaptive athletes 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. You must be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
• People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
• Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
• Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
• You must prevent runaway equipment
• Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
• Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
• You must know how and be able to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
• Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
• If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact informations with each other and a ski area employee.

Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions, and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask an employee.

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.

Back Packs on Lifts – Lift riders should remove backpacks to allow their back to touch the back of chair, and ensure all straps are tucked in and not dangling loose. It is the guest's responsibility to check for loose equipment before exiting the chairlift. Children in back packs or carriers are not allowed on the lifts or slopes.

Alternative Sliding Devices – All skis and snowboards must have metal edges. Snow bikes, snow decks, or other sliding devices are not permitted.

Uphill Travel – Uphill travel using skins or other skis designed to travel uphill on snow is permitted on open terrain during operating hours. All trail users must have a valid slope use ticket or pass. Uphill traffic should stay to the side of the trail while climbing.

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.

External Speakers – External speakers are not permitted while skiing or riding the lifts. The use of headphones is also discouraged.

Weapons – No weapons of any kind are authorized in common areas or public facilities on Resort Property. Guests with concealed firearms permits are to place firearm in their locked vehicle.

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. Please call Ski Patrol at 540.289.4925 if you need assistance or to report an injury.

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.

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 “crystal” 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.