Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
Hours
Currently closed. Snowmaking in progress. Check back for updates.
Passes
| Ages 4 and younger | Ages 5+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Free | $19 plus tax |
| Season pass | Free | $249 plus tax |
| 10-visit punch pass | $160 plus tax | $160 plus tax |
Season passes and 10-visit punch passes can be purchased online or by phone at 763-559-6700.
Equipment Rental
| Rental Prices | |
|---|---|
| Downhill skis, boots, poles | $22 plus tax |
| Snowboard boots and board | $22 plus tax |
| Helmet | $7.50 plus tax |
Tubing
Hours
Currently closed. Snowmaking in progress. Check back for updates.
Rate
| Tubing Rates | |
|---|---|
| 2 hours of tubing | $17 plus tax |
Special: Half-price Wednesdays! Join us on Wednesday nights for two hours of tubing for $8.50 plus tax.
Cross-Country Skiing
Currently, 1K of cross-country ski trails are open.
Regular Hours
Cross-country ski trails are open Monday–Sunday, 5 AM–10 PM. See trail conditions. Reservations are not required for cross-country skiing if using your own equipment.
Ski Passes
Season passes and daily passes can be purchased online, by calling 763-559-6700 or at the chalet.
Purchase your all parks season pass or daily pass online.
| Cross-country Ski Pass Prices | |
|---|---|
| Daily pass | $7 plus tax for natural snow parks $10 plus tax for Elm Creek and Hyland |
| Season pass | $90 plus tax for all parks |
Equipment Rental
Rental equipment is currently unavailable until more trail opens.
Elm Creek Chalet Hours
Hours for cross-country skiing, the downhill ski and snowboard area and the tubing hill may be different from chalet hours. Please see activity hours above.
2023–2024 HOURS
| Regular Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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 (new price for the 2022–2023 season) 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 2022-2023 season. Pass holders must present their pass at the ticket window or guest services desk.
