Howelsen Hill Lift Tickets
Howelsen Hill, North America’s oldest operating ski area, is known for its natural ski jumping complex, and fame as a training ground for successful skiers over the last century. Owned by the City of Steamboat Springs, this small ski area is a community-favorite and it draws skiers from around the world who want to experience alpine, Nordic, and freestyle skiing. The lift ticket prices are affordable, costing less than $50 for adults.
Howelsen Hill Lift Ticket Prices
Lift tickets are not available for purchase online – they can only be purchased at the lift ticket office or by contacting Howelsen Hill by phone/email. Ticket prices here start at $34 for the kids. Prices below have been updated for the ’24-’25 ski season.
Frontside
| Regular Season | |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 19-64) | $49 |
| Youth (Ages 5-18) | $36 |
| Child (4 & Under) | FREE |
| Senior (65+) | $36 |
Passes for Nordic skiing are $23. No lift ticket is required for uphill travel.
Howelsen Hill Lift Ticket Deals
Deals from the Resort
Ski Free Sundays – Every Sunday, Howelsen Hill offers free lift tickets to anyone – just visit the ticket office to pick up your free ticket. No reservations required!
Pass Perks – Howelsen Hill season pass holders get free lift tickets at participating partner ski resorts. This includes 3 days at Sunlight Mountain Resort this year.
Family Season Pass – This pass covers up to two adults and all children under 18 in the family, for one set price.
College Student Season Pass – Full-time college students can enjoy a discounted season pass price for Howelsen Hill!
Deals from the Community
Find Howelsen Hill lift ticket deals from the community, lift ticket aggregators, and Coloradotopia.com partners.
Kids’ Ski Passport – Children in grades 3-6 can enjoy skiing at multiple Colorado resorts with this discounted season pass deal, including Howelsen Hill. Kids will get 4 lift tickets at 20 different resorts. That’s 80 total days of skiing, and the cost is only $65.
GetSkiTickets.com – We have partnered with getskitickets.com for discounted lift tickets throughout North America and abroad.
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Howelsen Hill Lift Ticket FAQ
Yes, Howelsen Hill’s sledding hill is free and is open from dawn until dusk.
No, lift tickets to Howelsen Hill can be purchased in the lift ticket office. Contact the ski area for more information.
In most cases, refunds are not offered for season passes. In the case of a documented medical condition, a refund may be given.
There are 19 trails, 1 chairlift and 3 surface lifts.
