Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Closed for the season. See you next year!

Tubing

The tubing hill is closed for the season. See you next year!

Cross-Country Skiing

All 2.5K of the Valley Trail are open but are not groomed.

Regular Hours

Cross-country ski trails are open daily, 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

Rentals are no longer available for the season.

Elm Creek Chalet Hours

The chalet is closed for the season.

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.

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Biwabik, MN

Get 20% off an adult or child full-day lift ticket Giants Ridge. Valid any day!

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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.