Cross-Country Skiing
2025-26 Hours
| Regular Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
Make sure to check the the trail conditions before you head out.
2025-26 Ski Passes
Season passes and daily passes can be purchased online, by calling 763-559-6700 or at the chalet.
| Cross-Country Ski Passes | |
|---|---|
| Daily pass (single park) | $10 plus tax |
| Season pass (all parks) | $90 plus tax |
2025–26 Equipment Rental
Advance equipment reservation is required. Cross-country ski sets can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow; same-day reservations are available.
Reservations for both classic skis and skate skis can be made online or over the phone by calling 763-559-6700.
| Packages | Youth (Ages 11 and younger) | Adult (Ages 12+) |
|---|---|---|
| Classic or skate ski package | $12 plus tax | $16 plus tax |
Elm Creek Chalet
Hours for cross-country skiing, the downhill ski and snowboard area and the tubing hill may be different from chalet hours.
Please see specific activity hours before your visit.
2025–26 Hours
| Regular Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Winter Break Hours | |
|---|---|
| Dec. 20–23 | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Dec. 24 | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Dec. 25 | Closed |
| Dec. 26–Jan. 4 | 8 AM–9 PM |
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
2025–26 Hours
| Regular Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Winter Break Hours | |
|---|---|
| Dec. 20–23 | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Dec. 24 | 9 AM–3:30 PM |
| Dec. 25 | Closed |
| Dec. 26–Jan. 4 | 9 AM–9 PM |
2025–26 Rates & Passes
When open, daily lift tickets can be purchased on-site.
Season passes and 10-visit punch passes can be purchased online or by phone at 763-559-6700.
Children ages 4-years-old and under ski free with a paid adult.
| 2025–26 Passes | Ages 5+ |
|---|---|
| Daily | $20 plus tax |
| Season pass | $265 plus tax |
| 10-visit punch pass | $170 plus tax |
2025–26 Equipment Rental
| 2025–26 Rental Prices | |
|---|---|
| Downhill skis, boots, poles | $22 plus tax |
| Snowboard boots and board | $22 plus tax |
| Helmet | $7.50 plus tax |
Snow Tubing
2025–26 Hours
| Regular Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday–Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday–Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Winter Break Hours | |
|---|---|
| Dec. 20–23 | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Dec. 24 | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Dec. 25 | Closed |
| Dec. 26–Jan. 4 | 10 AM–9 PM |
2025–26 Rates
| 2025–26 Rates | |
|---|---|
| 2 hours of tubing | $18 plus tax |
Special: Half-price Wednesdays! Join us on Wednesday nights for two hours of tubing for $9 plus tax (excluding Winter Break and holidays).
Reservations
Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made up to 14 days in advance. When open, please check availability online before coming to the hill.
Reservations can be made online or by calling our reservations office at 763-559-6700. A maximum of 10 tubes per day can be reserved.
Reciprocal Passes
Alpine season pass holders enjoy the following discounts:
Winter Recreation Area of Elm Creek And Hyland Hills Ski Area
Winter Recreation Area of Elm Creek season pass holders receive a daily rate of $15 at Hyland Hills. Hyland Hills season pass holders get a daily rate of $5 at the Winter Recreation Area for downhill skiing or snowboarding.
Giants Ridge
Biwabik, MN
Get 20% off an adult or child full-day lift ticket Giants Ridge. Valid any day!
MSAA 4th Grade Passport Program
MSAA 4th Grade Passport Program members are eligible for three visits to Elm Creek during the 2024-2025 season. Pass holders must present their pass at the ticket window or guest services desk.
