Ski Resorts In Ohio

We have five Ski Resorts in Ohio that usually get plenty of snow each winter. The resorts offer a mix of day and night skiing. Read on for our tips!

About Ski Resorts in Ohio

Northeast Ohio has four ski resorts, in Northfield, Summit County; Peninsula, Summit County; Mansfield, Richland County; and Chesterland, Geauga County. Central Ohio has one ski resort in Zanesfield, Logan County.

Map of Ski Resorts in Ohio

Brandywine Resort

Brandywine Resort has the largest lift capacity available at any ski resort in the state of Ohio. It is a newer resort than its sister resort Boston Mills. Brandywine Resort has 8 lifts. 

This is a very popular resort and it gets quite busy. Even though this is a busy resort, it still offers something for everyone, so whether you are a novice or a professional, you’re sure to find something more your speed! This resort also offers lessons to guests as well, both skiers and snowboarders. 

Night skiing is available every night of the week and on special Fridays, the resort will stay open until 1 am. There is also a tubing park called The Polar Blast Tubing Park and this has 20 tubing lanes.

• Address: 1146 W Highland Rd, Northfield, Ohio 44067
• Phone: 800-875-4241 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Boston Mills

Boston Mills is the sister resort of Brandywine and it is a much more intimate and smaller resort. There are 7 lifts and 7 trails. Whilst this is smaller than its sister site, Boston Mills is home to the steepest slope in Ohio and it is known as Tiger. 

Tiger is known to be a bit of a challenge and this is a major reason why Boston Mills draws in the crowds. It should also be noted that skiers of all abilities are welcome.

• Address: 7100 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
• Phone: 800-875-4241 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Snow Trails

Snow Trails is located between the cities of Cleveland and Columbus. This ski resort is family-owned and is a bit different from the other ski resorts that are located in Ohio. This has a proud history and it can boast the fact that it was the first ski resort to open in Ohio back in 1961. A lot of snow falls in this area so skiing is available on a regular basis in the winter months. Also, when there is not as much snow as required, Snow trails have snow-making machines that help top up the snow when needed.

Snow Trails is a great place to learn how to ski if you are just starting out. Maybe this is due to it being a family resort, but they do put a lot of emphasis on newbies (we all started off as newbies, after all). There are also lessons on offer for beginners that can be tailored to their requirements. It is also important to note that a fifth of the trails at Snow Trails are for experts as well, so this ski resort is not just set up for the beginner and the novice.

• Address: 3100 Possum Run Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44903
• Phone: 419-774-9818 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Snow Trails!

Alpine Valley

Alpine Valley is a smaller ski resort situated in Chesterland Ohio. Just because this resort is smaller than the others, do not underestimate it! Let it be known that (on average), Alpine Valley receives the most snowfall out of all of Ohio’s ski resorts! This ski resort is based in the heart of the snowy areas. Alpine Valley can boast an average of 120 inches of snowfall over the season and the snow on offer is perfect for skiing as it is lake-effect snow. 

There are over 70 acres of land on this ski resort, plus it has 7 lifts and 25 trails as well. The resort also has a half-pipe and a tubing park as well. All skiers of various abilities are welcome here and there is something for everyone with regard to skiing.

You can rent equipment here and lessons are also available. As with the other resort in this blog, there is night skiing here as well, plus there is food and drink available in the lodge.

• Address: 10620 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
• Phone: 440-285-2211 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Mad River Mountain

Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield is the largest Ski resort in the state of Ohio. This ski resort has been in operation since the early 1960s and is located just 1 hour away from Columbus. This is a very popular resort that offers many different winter activities. 

There is an average snowfall of 36 inches each season, however even though this resort does not get a lot of snow, there is an army of workers on standby with snow machines who boost the churn of snow that is on offer. 

This shows that there is something for everyone on the trails. Mad Mountain River also offers the Avalanche Tubing Park and as you can imagine, this is very popular! 

• Address: 1000 Snow Valley Rd, Zanesfield, Ohio 43360
• Phone: 800-321-7669 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Let’s Go To Ski Resorts In Ohio!

Do you know of any other Ohio ski resorts? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and share your experience!

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