Winter 2024-25 Ski Season Updates

  • Registration for ski and snowboard lessons will open on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. at 9am. Lessons will be available to browse online starting Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. 
  • The annual "Gear Up" Como Snowsports Booster Club Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Como Park Ski Center. 
  • A Saint Paul/Ramsey County mutual cross-country ski pass is required for all Saint Paul ski trails.

Cross-Country Ski Passes

A Saint Paul/Ramsey County mutual cross-country ski pass is required for all Saint Paul ski trails. The passes provide access to more than 60K of groomed cross-country ski trails across nine Saint Paul and Ramsey County locations. The ski passes are available for purchase online or in person at Battle Creek Recreation Center, Highland National Golf Course, Como Park Ski Center, or Tamarack Nature Center.

  • Natural snow pass - $6/day or $35/year
    • Includes all City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County natural snow ski trails
  • All-access pass - $15/day or $80/year and $40/year for each additional household member
    • Includes lighted machine-made trails in the Battle Creek Regional Park West, and all City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County natural snow ski trails 
  • No cross-country ski pass is required for youth ages 12 and under.

Buy ski passes online

Equipment Rentals

Skis, boots, and poles are available for rent at Highland National Golf Course, Como Park Ski Center, and Battle Creek Recreation Center. See the Ski Trail Locations section below for rates and hours. 

Cross-Country Ski Lessons

Cross-country ski lessons are held at Como Park Ski Center and Highland National Golf Course. 

Registration for cross-country ski lessons will open on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. at 9am. Lessons will be available to browse online starting Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. 

Register for Cross-Country Ski Lessons

Ski Trail Locations

An all-access or natural snow ski pass is required. Groomed ski trails are for cross-country skiing only. Hiking, snowshoeing, biking, and pets are not allowed, except in designated areas of the Highland 9 Golf Course. 

Last Edited: December 2, 2024