Family Fridays!
Family Fridays are back for 2026!
From January 9, 2026, through March 27, 2026, ski with us on Friday afternoons from 2 PM – 5 PM and take advantage of lift tickets and rentals for as low as $20 each with FREE Tips & Tricks Lessons from our Ski School on the Big Spruce beginner area!
The Little Spruce Conveyor, Big Spruce Conveyor, Aspen Chairlift, Hart Prairie Chairlift, and Humphreys Chairlift will remain open until 5 PM on Family Fridays, weather permitting!
*Due to current mountain operations, the Big Spruce beginner conveyor and learning area are currently closed. As a result, on January 9, 2026, Tips & Tricks sessions will not be held from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in the Big Spruce beginner area as originally planned.
What to know for your January 9th visit:
- Tips & Tricks lessons will now take place from 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in the Little Spruce Beginner Area
- All participating guests should check in directly with instructors at the Little Spruce beginner area
- Our instructors will be available to assist and answer questions on-site
Valid 2 – 5 PM on Select Lifts
Family Friday Lift Tickets as Low as $20!
Fridays are meant for having fun on the mountain with family!
Family Friday lift ticket allows access to the Little Spruce Conveyor, Big Spruce Conveyor, Aspen Chairlift, Hart Prairie Chairlift, and Humphreys Chairlift from 2 PM – 5 PM, weather permitting!
*Purchases must be made online and in advance. Any guest with a Family Friday lift ticket, regular lift ticket, or 25/26 season pass is welcome to enjoy lift access till 5 PM on Family Friday dates.
Buy Online & In Advance
Ski & Snowboard Rentals as Low as $20!
Whether you need skis or a snowboard, we’ve got you covered! For as low as $19, you can rent skis, ski boots, and a helmet or a snowboard, snowboard boots, and a helmet!
*Purchases must be made online and in advance. Rentals must be returned by 5:30 PM at the latest.
Advance Your Skills
FREE Tips & Tricks
From 2 PM – 5 PM on Family Fridays, our ski and snowboard instructors will be out on the Big Spruce Beginner Area in order to help you advance your skiing and snowboarding skills!
*Please note, the Tips & Tricks product is not a formal lesson session but an opportunity for you to ask instructors quick questions in order to advance your skills. All children 12 & younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Gear Up for Less
Retail Sale at Hart Prairie Lodge
Looking for some fresh gear for the family?
Stop by the Hart Prairie Sports Shop tent on the Hart Prairie Lodge pavers during Family Fridays and score some major deals from 2 PM – 5 PM, weather permitting!
Fuel Up with Tasty Treats at 3 PM
FREE Cookies & Hot Cocoa
There’s nothing better than cookies & hot cocoa on the slopes! Swing by the Hart Prairie Lodge pavers at 3 PM on Family Fridays & snag some sweet treats in between your ski laps!
Still Hungry After that Sweet Treat?
Hart Prairie Lodge Restaurant Open Until 5 PM
Skiing & snowboarding sure can work up an appetite!
Conquer your hunger before or after hitting the slopes! The Hart Prairie Lodge Restaurant will remain open until 5 PM on Family Fridays!
Riding safely doesn’t mean you can’t do it in style!
Enjoy FREE Helmet Decorating & Coloring
Come meet up with the Safety Team at the Hart Prairie Lodge from 2 PM – 5 PM to decorate your helmet!
Don’t have a helmet? We’ll be selling them at a discounted rate!
Have your own? Perfect – bring it and decorate it as you desire!
