Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has made modifications for the health and safety of our staff and participants. Please read the following before registering for lessons or arriving at Como Park Ski Center: 

• Each program session will consist of a pre-registered roster of students, have pre-assigned instructor(s) and enrollment will be limited.
• Substitution and make-up classes will not be permitted if a participant misses a class. 
• Participants will be encouraged to maintain a 6ft distance from those outside their household.
• Face coverings are required to be worn while inside the chalet.
• Advance equipment fittings are strongly encouraged for all 5-week lessons, to avoid overcrowding in the chalet. Stop by the chalet during any of the holiday break hours for an advance equipment fitting.

Como Park Ski Center has lessons for all ski and snowboard levels. Students are grouped by ability for a more enjoyable experience.  In order to pass to the next level, students must demonstrate the skills taught at their current level. The program prioritizes safety, fun and learning. Como Park Ski Center recommends helmets for all students.

Ski and snowboard lesson registration opens Monday, November 8, 2021.

Register for Lessons

Rope tow tickets and rentals are available during open hours, up to one hour before the hill closes. Credit and debit cards accepted; no cash or checks. 

Ticket and Rental FAQs

Can I ski or snowboard without participating in a lesson program or clinic?

Yes. Rental equipment and tow rope tickets are available to visitors who wish to recreate at Como Park Ski Center without participating in our lesson programs or clinics. Rope tow tickets and rentals are available during open hours, up to one hour before the hill closes.

Do I need a rope tow ticket if I use my own equipment?

Yes. If you are planning to use your own downhill skis or snowboard, you must purchase a tow rope ticket in the chalet.

Do I need a ski pass to use the cross country ski trails?

No. A ticket is not required for cross country skiers using their own equipment. Visit the Cross Country Skiing page for more information on cross country trails at Como Park Ski Center and other Saint Paul cross country skiing locations.  

Safety is our number one priority. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone or move indoors any outdoor activity, should the forecasted temperature reach any combination of wind and temperature that is -25 degrees or colder, or if blizzard conditions occur. For more information, view our Severe Weather Policy.

The decision to cancel programs will be made a minimum of two hours prior to a program start time. Please check your email or call the chalet at 651-488-9673 for cancellation information.

If there is a weather cancellation during a program with multiple sessions, a make-up class will be held on the same day at the same time in the following weeks. 

Cross-country classes/clinics are dependent on natural snow. If these programs are cancelled due to lack of snow, a full refund will be issued.

All hours are weather permitting. Ticket sales end one hour before the hill closes. Advance equipment fittings are strongly encouraged for lesson participants. 

Regular Season Hours 

Jan. 3 - Feb. 20

* Please note, due to our lesson program rental equipment is very limited on weekends. We recommend visiting the hill on a weekday unless you plan to use your own equipment. 

Holiday Hours

For information on renting the Como Park Ski Chalet for weddings or events, call the Como Golf Course at (651) 488-9673.

We are now hiring ski and snowboard instructors for the 2021-22 season. If you are experienced in downhill skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing and want to share your skills with the community, consider working at Como Park Ski Center this winter! Lessons typically take place December through February on weekends and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Training is scheduled to begin in November and salary will be dependent on experience. For more information, contact Amanda Smith at 651-266-6488 or ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

For information about cross country skiing in Saint Paul, visit the Cross Country Skiing webpage.