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Snow Trails, Ohio’s premier resort for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, will keep the winter fun rolling for snow enthusiasts into March, which will include two weekends of ski and snowboard events and festivities. The March line-up includes the Slopestyle, Mini Big Air, Skier/Boarder Cross and Slush Cup competitions. The first March event will take place on Saturday, March 1, with Slopestyle 2025 on the Rustler Jump Line, and the season events wrap with the return of the popular Slush Cup on March 9.
“We are thrilled to keep the winter excitement going for Ohioans with two weekends of March fun on the slopes for all ages,” Nate Wolleson, Marketing Manager at Snow Trails, said. “Our entire team is committed to providing passholders and guests with a full and memorable ski and snowboard season, ensuring the 2024/2025 season continues to build unforgettable experiences that will last a lifetime.”
MARCH 2025 EVENTS
Slopestyle 2025
Saturday, March 1, 1:00 p.m.
Skiers and snowboarders will compete on the Rustler Jump Line with a mix of rails and jumps in pro and amateur divisions, with cash prizes and gear awarded. Slopestyle 2025 kicks off with practice from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a mandatory riders’ meeting at 12:45 p.m. before the 1 p.m. competition. Online registration is required in advance. Competitors must check in at Guest Services, submit a waiver, and have a helmet and valid lift ticket. The course will be open only to registered competitors from practice through the event’s conclusion.
Mini Big Air
Sunday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.
The Mini Big Air event returns to Snow Trails, offering young skiers and snowboarders a fun introduction to terrain parks and competitions. Held on Possum Slope, the jump area will be fenced off with banners, a DJ, and an MC to create an exciting atmosphere. Open to two age groups—8 & Under (just for fun) and 9-12 Years Old (competing for prizes like “Best Trick” and “Most Stoked”)—the event focuses on fun and friendly competition. Practice runs are noon to 1:45 p.m., with Children’s Program Instructors providing guidance. Online registration is required in advance. On event day, participants must check in at Guest Services with a parent/guardian and a signed waiver. Helmets are required.
Skier/Boarder Cross
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 p.m.
The Skier/Boarder Cross Race invites skiers and snowboarders to compete head-to-head on a downhill motocross-style course featuring berms, jumps and rollers on Timberline Trail. The race is open to male and female participants in three age groups—14 & under, 15-39, and 40 & over—and promises high-speed excitement. Online registration is required in advance. On race day, competitors must check in at Guest Services and submit a waiver to receive a race bib. Medals and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers, with an awards ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on the Snowflake Loft stage.
Slush Cup
Sunday, March 9, 1:00 p.m.
The Slush Pool Skim event challenges skiers and snowboarders to glide across an icy pool at the base of Competition Trail. With a Luau Beach theme, participants are encouraged to wear their best beach attire and costumes for a fun, late-season celebration. Riders can take on the small lip entry with a pop of air or a smooth skim. Open to male and female competitors in two age divisions—14 & under and 15 & over—the event is capped at 100 participants. Awards are given for Fastest Time, Best Costume, and Best Wipe-Out at 3:00 p.m. on the Snowflake Loft stage, with Snow Bucks gift cards up for grabs. Online registration is required in advance.
ABOUT SNOW TRAILS
Snow Trails, which was the first commercial ski area in Ohio, is the only privately-owned Ski Resort in Ohio, and has been under the same family management since inception. The resort features six chairlifts, including a slow-moving Beginner’s Double Chairlift and two ski carpet lifts dedicated to the Beginner’s Area. A third carpet lift is utilized for the Snow Tubing Park with the “Longest Tubing Lanes in Ohio.” The resort offers 21 trails and is known for the Timberline trail – “Longest Trail in Ohio.” There are three glade areas, plus five Terrain Parks. A Rope Tow now in The Woods Terrain Park is a new addition this Season. A 9,000 sq. ft. Rental Center houses user-friendly equipment and offers a self-service system. Snow Trails typically opens in mid-December, and the season lasts until March. The resort is located off Interstate 71 south of Mansfield on Possum Run Road.
For more information call 419-774-9818 or visit SnowTrails.com
To stay up to date on the latest conditions and available terrain, please visit the Snow Report. All event times are subject to change without notice. Please see each event page day of for the latest updates.
