FAQS & SAFETY

If you are having account trouble and are unable to log in, please email us as tickets@snowyragneski.com and ask for a password reset.

When reloading a season pass online you will need to enter all numbers and letters that come after WTP:. Please do not include the letters WTP. As a note, the last number on your pass will be a zero not the letter ‘o’.

Snowy Range Ski Area is projected to open December 6, 2024 for the 2024/2025 season.

For directions to our driveway please visit our Directions Page. When you make the turn off Wyoming Highway 130 onto the Snowy Range driveway, you will want to follow the parking signs. Snowy Range has three major parking lots all within walking distance of the day lodge.

Google provides a virtual walkthrough of our entire lodge and the top of a few of our major lifts.

Also check out our in-depth blog post about Navigating Snowy

While there are many decent instructional videos on the internet that may help you once you get to the mountain, there is still no better way to learn than a lesson with a professional ski instructor. For beginners, lessons are designed to make the sport more fun and to help promote a lifetime of fun on the mountain.

At Snowy Range lessons are broken down by age as well as by type. Snowy Range offers 2-Hour group lessons. Group lessons are separated by age, ability level and sport. Ages are divided 5-6, 7-12, 13+. Depending on demand these lessons can be larger or smaller. Snowy Range also offers private lessons. Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction.

Altitude sickness is usually a minor problem. Symptoms include a headache, nausea, and fatigue due to a lack of available oxygen. Typically ibuprofen, Tylenol or aspirin can help with headaches. If you experience any of these symptoms while visiting Snowy Range Ski Area, please visit the Ski Patrol building for assistance. Follow these guidelines to minimize the effects:

• Exercise in moderation.
• Drink more water than usual. When you combine altitude with physical exertion, you need to drink before you get thirsty.
• Eat food high in carbohydrates, such as grains, pasta, fruits and vegetables and avoid salty foods.
• Limit alcohol consumption. It’s tempting to party the evening you roll into a ski town. However, drinking alcohol and cheating yourself on sleep the night before you ski is a big mistake.
• Be sun savvy. Our sunshine is so intense that skiing without sunscreen or protective eyewear is not recommended. Ultraviolet rays are more powerful at higher elevations. Since resorts are over two miles above sea level, you will need goggles and/or sunglasses that have UV protection. Also, regardless of your skin color or complexion, everyone needs to wear sunscreen, even on overcast days when ultraviolet rays still penetrate cloud cover. Go for at least 15 SPF and apply several times a day. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

Wyoming law requires you to buckle up and that all windows be completely snow/ice free so that full vision is possible. Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you when driving on snowy/icy roads. If your vehicle is not equipped with anti-lock brakes, you do not want to lock up your brakes – pump them. Avoid breaking on curves and remember 4 wheel drive vehicles should follow all of these same basic rules. Snow tires are highly recommended as summer tires or worn tires will not give enough traction. Tire chains are a good idea for vehicles without good snow tires. Once you reach Centennial Wyoming, the last 5 miles to Snowy Range Ski Area are all uphill. The road is regularly plowed and sanded by WYDOT. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.

For current road conditions, travel information, and traffic cameras visit WYDOT.

Not sure what to wear when skiing or snowboarding? We suggest proper layering for mountain activities. That means waterproof top and bottom, insulating base layer(s), hat (or helmet!) and winter gloves. Check out our blog post about Staying Warm

Not sure what layers mean? It means you don’t want to be too hot, nor do you want to be too cold. You want to be just right, and most importantly, dry. The key to warmth is making smart apparel choices and layering. We suggest dressing in three layers: inside, middle, and outer. You may not need as many layers of clothing as you think. On a sunny day, you may only need two layers – the waterproof outer layer and the turtleneck/long underwear first layer. But bring a middle layer (fleece or wool sweater) just in case. You can always take off some layers as you warm up.

Sunglasses or goggles are highly recommended. Dangerous UV rays from the sun, which become stronger with the reflection of surfaces such as snow, can damage eyes. At higher elevations wear extra sunscreen as the ultraviolet rays are stronger. Even on cloudy days, sunscreen is a must.

At Snowy Range we offer ski and snowboard rental packages. A rental package includes all of the hard goods that you will need to get out on the slope. Ski rentals include your skis, boots, and poles. Snowboard rentals include your snowboard and boots. For an additional fee, you may rent a helmet as well.

We do not have a specific speed or policy on closing the lifts due to the wind. It is based on how the wind is affecting the lifts and the safety of the riders.

To ride a lift we require a lift ticket and proper gear to safely return to the base of the mountain.

We require everyone riding the Magic Carpet to wear a lift ticket and have the proper ski or snowboard gear.

We require everyone riding a lift to wear a lift ticket and have the proper ski or snowboard gear. We do allow parents to walk next to the lift without a ticket or gear.

We do not host weddings or receptions at Snowy Range Ski Area. Refer to the Visit Laramie Website.

The ticket office sells one-day locker rentals for $5 a day with the trade of collateral (ie drivers license). There are $1 per open lockers available in the lodge as well.

Uphill traffic is permitted as long as our guidelines are followed. Guidelines for all uphill traffic is to promote safety and minimize conflicts between snowmaking, grooming operations, snowmobile traffic and all other activities that take place daily on the mountain. Hikers must stay on the side of runs and out of the way of any on hill maintenance.

We allow uphill access free of charge, but uphill access must be on the sides of runs and can’t obstruct downhill skiers.

We are open for ALL holidays during the open winter season.

We are not allowing coolers in our dining spaces to leave room for our lunch buying guests. As always outside alcohol is NOT permitted per our liquor license. Stoves, hotplates, microwaves, crockpots, and other food warming devices are NOT permitted.

• Skiing and Snowboarding are outdoor sports. Beware of changing mountain conditions.

Lift Ticket/Rental Cancellation Policy

• To submit a date change request, please forward your confirmation email to tickets@snowyrangeski.com with an alternative date, and reason for the request. All date change requests are reviewed and require approval. Date changes are not guaranteed. Fees apply.

Lesson Cancellation Policy

• To submit a date change request, please forward your confirmation email to lessons@snowyrangeski.com with an alternative date, and reason for the request. All date change requests are reviewed and require approval. Date changes are not guaranteed. Fees apply.

No, the Mountain Sports School (MSS) will sometimes have openings in our lessons. The 24-hour blackout online is to allow for proper staffing at the MSS. Please call the MSS Office for information regarding short-notice lessons. We do not guarantee availability for lessons within 24 hours, but the staff will do their best to accommodate your lesson needs. Please call us for lesson reservations inside 24 hours. These reservations will be assessed at the window rate.

We do not offer telemark lessons.

In general, children 5 and under will learn more in private lessons because the instructor can teach at the pace of one student instead of many. For ages 5 and up, how an individual learns is different for everyone. For many, learning in a group environment is best. For others, one-on-one instruction is best.

The size of group lessons can vary based on the weekend and the age group and level of the students.

Depending on the disability we will try our best to accommodate what we can as it requires special equipment and certifications. We also recommend Winter Park and Steamboat in Colorado for specialty lessons as they have the equipment and instructors with the proper certifications.

Lesson ability levels are based on what skills had been achieved in a prior lesson. Please see Ability Levels for more in-depth descriptions.

The MSS ask that all students are checked in for their lesson at least 30 minutes prior to their lesson. If you are also getting rentals please allow 1 hour to be fitted and ready for the lesson. We ask that all students meet at the meeting place 5 minutes prior to the lesson starting time.

3 and 4 year olds have the option to take a 1 hour lesson at 9 am or Noon for $108. For more information please visit our Private Lesson Page.

While staff does their best to accommodate families, in general, the age difference between most Teen groups and Youth groups is too great. A private family lesson may be the best option.

Lifts open every day at 9 AM and close at 4 PM, the Sundance lift closes at 3:30 PM. The lodge opens at 8 AM.

Due to the development and ability of the child, along with additional demands placed upon instructors. Snowy Range offers 3 and 4 year olds, a 1 hour lesson at 9 am or Noon for $108. For more information please visit our Private Lesson Page.

This is the first and most basic question we are commonly asked. Both options are great and you will have a good time no matter which one you choose. If you only have a short amount of time to learn a new sport, skiing is typically the sport most people choose and tends to have the shortest learning curve. But don’t let that discourage you from trying out Snowboarding. If you enjoy wakeboarding, skateboarding or surfing in the summer, you are the perfect candidate to try out snowboarding.

Everyone riding on a lift must wear a lift ticket and have the proper gear to safely get down the hill. Children 4 & Under receive a free lift ticket.

-Dogs are allowed, but they must be non aggressive and on a leash at all times.

-Dogs are not permitted on the lift.

-Dogs are not permitted to be on any runs during operating hours.