Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain

Skiing, snowboard, and tubing season is here, and we are lucky enough to have a great place to go that’s less than 1 hour from Columbus! Mad River Mountain is located just Northwest of Columbus, and features 144 skiable acres, a Terrain Park, 20 trails, and Bubly, Ohio’s Largest Tubing Park with ten 1000 foot lanes.

Whether you go all day, or want to go for just a couple of hours, it’s one of the most affordable places to ski, snowboard, and tube, due to its proximity to Columbus (no need for a hotel!).

Never miss a post from Columbus on the Cheap Name:  Your email address:* Please enter all required fields Correct invalid entries No spam, ever. Promise. Powered by FeedBlitz

It’s a great place for a beginner to learn, but also good for practice expert locals who can’t get away regularly to larger ski resorts. Want to hit the slopes on a Wednesday evening after work? It’s close enough that you won’t have to miss any work the next day.

Opening date is still tba for 2021/2022. See website or Facebook page for updates.

Lift Tickets and Rentals for Ski and Snowboard

Lift tickets range from $50-$55 for adults, $20 for seniors 65+, and $39-$44 for kids ages 5-12. Kids 4 and under are free with adult lift tickets. Pick up tickets for kids under 4 at the resort ticket window. These tickets will be exempt from lift ticket availability restrictions during holiday times. Please visit the window to purchase. 

On-resort prices may be higher.  

Lift tickets will be limited during popular holiday periods this season: Dec. 25 – Jan. 2, Jan. 14-17, and Feb. 18-27. Book lift tickets 7+ days in advance to get the best savings. Your lift ticket is refundable if your plans change. 

After 3 pm: Ski after 3 pm at a discount under the lights. Tickets can be purchased online or at the resort.

Military discounts at Mad River Mountain

Valid for active and retired military members. Military tickets can be purchased at the window. Please have your military ID ready to verify your purchase. Military tickets require in-person verification to pick up your lift ticket in resort.

Bubly Tubing Park

Tubing is expected to open in early January. Tubing is a separate pass from lift tickets. Lift tickets aren’t required for tubing park.

The tubing park is so fun and affordable that it may sell out during busy holiday times and during good weather weekends. Mid-day is most likely to sell out during busy days, and ticket sales may be put on hold until tubes are available. (Not open daily; please check dates and hours).

Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Lessons are available for all ages and abilities, as well as women-only lessons that include socializing after the event.

MOUNTAIN STATS:
Vertical Drop: 300 ft
Elevation: 1,460 ft
Snowmaking Coverage: 100%
Lifts: 12 (6 chair lifts, 2 handle tows, 1 rope tows, 3 surface carpet)
Trails: 20
Terrain Park: 1 (for all abilities)

The snowmaking system makes it possible to ski nearly every day once the resort opens, but the Snow Report will give you full details for what’s open and how much snow they have.

Special Events at Mad River Mountain tba for 2021