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Mountain Report

90% Open by Christmas Week

Christmas Holiday Terrain Outlook

The holiday stretch is shaping up to be one of the best we’ve seen in years at Snowriver. With 5 feet of snowfall already this season and more in the forecast for this weekend and through Christmas week, conditions across both Jackson Creek Summit and Black River Basin are quickly taking on a full mid‑winter feel.

As we move toward Christmas Day and roll into the New Year period, guests can expect a major terrain expansion across the resort. Based on current snowmaking progress, natural snowfall, and anticipated weather patterns, we are on track to reach approximately 90% open terrain by the start of 2026. The highlighted holiday terrain map reflects our best estimate of what will be available, including wide‑open groomers, great glades to explore, and expanded lift access on both mountains.

Thanks to a strong early-season storm cycle and consistent cold windows, our crews have been able to build deep, durable coverage—setting us up for excellent surface conditions and some of the best holiday skiing and riding Snowriver has offered in years. With another round of snow on the way, we expect the slopes to look and ride like the heart of winter throughout the entire holiday break.

We’ll continue to update the mountain report daily as additional trails and lifts come online. We hope to see you on the slopes very soon!

Ski resort trail map with green and white paths, labeled Snowriver Mountain Resort.

 

Trail map of Snowriver Mountain Resort showing green-highlighted ski runs.

Daily Mountain Report Update

Snowriver Mountain Report | Monday, December 22

We’re rolling into Monday with no changes to terrain or lifts from Sunday, and conditions remain solid across the mountain as we continue daily operations.

At Jackson Creek Summit, Voyagure spins from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Cloudfront will be spinning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offering great morning laps to start the day.

Over at Black River Basin, the Ascender Lift will operate from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., giving guests afternoon access as terrain continues to build toward the heart of the holiday period.

As always, please check the Mountain Report for the latest updates as operations continue throughout the week. Have a great day at Snowriver!

Lifts

0 /10

Primary Trails

12 /55

Sidecountry Trails

2 /19

Terrain Parks

0 /2

Lift & Trail Status

Table Key

Status

  • Open
  • Closed
  • Projected
  • On Hold

Difficulty

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
  • Terrain Park

Condition

  • Groomed
  • Snowmaking
  • Tree run
  • Ski race
  • Moguls

Black River Basin

Frontside

Lifts

Status
Ascender (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Birgantine (7:00pm-10:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Lost Tarn
Beginner
Maiden Voyage
Intermediate
Oxbow
Intermediate
Privateer
Intermediate
River Drive
Intermediate
River Guide
Advanced
Nautical Mile
Advanced
Portside
Advanced
Sailor's Delight
Advanced
Starboard

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Treasure Trove
Advanced
Blimey Bluff
Advanced
Red Night
Westside

Lifts

Status
Capstan
Draw Stroke

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Tintalle Turnout
Intermediate
Brookeside
Intermediate
Powder Pank
Intermediate
Upper Spillway
Intermediate
Whitesides Crossing
Advanced
Draw Stroke
Advanced
Log Jam
Advanced
Yooperlite
Expert
Lower Spillway

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Cool Runnings
Advanced
Boomer's Hideout
Expert
Glader's Gulch
Expert
Microburst
Expert
Paddle Shaft

Jackson Creek Summit

Main Face

Lifts

Status
Cloudfront Double (9:00am-12:00pm)
Maple Tow (9:00am-4:00pm)
Sugar Hills Conveyor (9:00am-4:00pm)
Voyageur Express (9:00am-4:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Maple
Beginner
Sugar Hills
Beginner
Voyageur's Highway
Intermediate
Alpenglow
Intermediate
Jack's Cutoff
Intermediate
Sundance
Intermediate
Superior
Advanced
Borealis
Advanced
F.I.S.
Advanced
Nimbus
Advanced
Stormfront
Moguls
Advanced
Supercell
Advanced
Torrent
Advanced
U.S.2
Expert
Artesian Alley
Expert
Gitchee Gumee Gulch
Moguls
Expert
Stratus Wall
Expert
Voyageur's Headwall
Terrain Park
Flow Park
Terrain Park
Voyageur Funpark

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
River Ridge
Advanced
Coriolis Effect
Advanced
Flash Flood
Advanced
U.P. A Creek
Expert
Gully Washer
Expert
Hailstrike
Bear Creek

Lifts

Status
Bear Creek (9:00am-3:30pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Bear Creek Access
Beginner
Bear Creek Egress
Beginner
Deer Track
Beginner
Running Bear
Intermediate
Elkhorn
Intermediate
Family Cross
Intermediate
Kodiak Crossing
Advanced
Bear
Advanced
Buffalo
Advanced
Grizzly

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Goldi's Glade
Advanced
Papa's
The East

Lifts

Status
East T (9:00am-12:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Cascade
Intermediate
Channel
Intermediate
Confluence
Intermediate
Current
Expert
Capsize
Expert
Chute

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Advanced
Bowline Bluff
Advanced
Densow's Dream
Expert
Catamaran Cliffs

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Skiers glide through snowy forest trail in winter setting.