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Mt. Crescent Ski Area (Seasonal)

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Overview

Mt. Crescent Ski Area is a 106-acre property tucked away in Iowa's Loess Hills and is a part of Hitchcock Nature Center, a 1,500-acre nature preserve. It is owned and operated by Pottawattamie County Conservation.

  • The season generally runs from December through March, with opening and closing dates being weather-dependent. 
  • A special 25% lift ticket discount is offered to Pottwattamie County residents only.
  • Before participating in an activity at Mt. Crescent, all participants must sign and turn in an Activity & Participation waiver.

Posing with boards at Mt. Crescent

Park Features

Skiing  & Snowboarding

Snowboarding at Mt. Crescent

Mt. Crescent offers weeknight and weekend skiing and snowboarding on 10 trails ranging from easy to expert.

Skis and snowboards are available for rental online or in person. Online rental reservations are highly encouraged to secure your equipment, especially for special events such as Midnight Madness.

Sledding

Family Sledding at Mt. Crescent Ski Area

Mt. Crescent offers family-friendly sledding with chairlift access on select days throughout the ski season.

All participants must use sleds provided by Mt. Crescent and stay on Easy Street Ski Trail. For safety reasons, personal sleds and sledding on other trails are not permitted.

Special Events

Evening Ski Lift at Mt. Crescent

Mt. Crescent offers several special events that provide benefits to our visitors:

  • College & Military Night: Discounts for college students and military members every Thursday 
  • Food Pantry Wednesdays: Bring a canned food item for $5 off lift tickets or rentals
  • Scout Days: Discounts for scout members and their families every Friday
  • Homeschool Days: Discounts for homeschool families every Friday
  • Midnight Madness: Late-night skiing and snowboarding on select Friday evenings
  • Military, EMT, Police/Fire Discounts: Available for select in-person purchases by active members with ID

Lessons

Mt. Crescent Lessons

Mt. Crescent is a great destination for beginners and first-time skiers and offers several affordable lesson opportunities:

  • Private & Semi-Private
  • Little Shredders (ages 5-7)
  • Weekend Warriors (ages 8 to 10)
  • Development Program (ages 7 to 14)
  • 5-Star Group Lesson (ages 13+)
  • 1, 2, 3 Learn to Ski/Snowboard

Park Trail Map

Mt. Crescent Trails Map

Park Facilities

Lodge and Fire Pits

Fire Pits at Mt. Crescent

Break from the slopes and relax inside the lodge or at a hillside firepit. Browse an extensive menu featuring kid-friendly items and adult-only beverages.  

Crescent Ridge Cabin at Hitchcock Nature Center

Crescent Ridge Cabin at Hitchcock Nature Center

Starting at $200.00

Hitchcock Blazing Star Cabin (Cabin 1)

Hitchcock Blazing Star Cabin

Starting at $75.00

Hitchcock Bur Oak Cabin (Cabin 2)

Hitchcock Bur Oak Cabin

Starting at $75.00

Hitchcock Goldenrod Cabin (Cabin 3)

Hitchcock Goldenrod Cabin

Starting at $75.00

Visit skicrescent.com for more details about Mt. Crescent Ski Area.

MORE FAMILY FUN, NO MATTER THE SEASON!

Winter is a great season for family fun in Pottawattamie County, but it doesn't stop there! After the slopes close, explore hiking at Hitchcock Nature Center, biking our extensive trail system, water fun with the West Nishna Botna River Water Trail, and the numerous ways to enjoy our four seasons

For a complete list of attractions, visit our play page!

For a complete list of places to eat, browse our restaurant listings!

Phone: (712) 227-0023
Categories: Attractions, Parks & Recreation, Sports

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