Welcome to Mt. Crescent

Know Before You Go:

Having an online account is REQUIRED to purchase tickets or participate in activity at Mt. Crescent. We HIGHLY suggest purchasing online before you visit to save you time in line and ensure availability. If you have not set up an account yet or are running into issues purchasing products for other individuals, please be sure to follow the instructions below before adding items to your cart:

Step 1:

Click here to create an online account.

Step 2:

Add any minors, household members, or other individuals you will be purchasing products for under the “Associates” tab in your account. Make sure to use a valid email address for all adult Associates.

Step 3:

Add items to your cart. Additional tickets will need to be assigned to specific Associates listed under your account.

Step 4:

Follow the check-out process and sign your e-waiver and e-waivers for any minors. You will not be able to sign a waiver for any adult Associates in your account, they will receive an email prompting them to create an account and sign their e-waiver. Visitors will only need to sign their waiver once per season.

You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase information and can access information in your account.

Step 5:

When you visit Mt. Crescent on the day(s) you selected, make sure to check in at the guest services counter upstairs at the lodge. Remember to keep your lift pass on you at all times as they will be scanned at the lifts, and have fun!

Not ready to buy yet? Click here to create your account and sign your e-waiver now to save you time later!

About Mt. Crescent

Mt. Crescent Ski Area is located 15 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in the rugged and steep terrain of Iowa’s globally significant Loess Hills and has been operating since 1961. The famous Olympian gold medalist skier Stein Eriksen helped find the perfect spot for a new ski area in 1961 and thus Mt. Crescent (known as Crescent Ski Hills at the time) was built.

Mt. Crescent provides Midwest winter lovers with nine different slopes and two lifts to intrigue new skiers and challenge experienced ones. Ski runs reach up to 2,400 feet in length, which is seven football fields long. If there isn’t snow in your backyard, as long as it’s cold enough, there’s plenty at Mt. Crescent!

The area’s Swiss-inspired lodge is home to the Mountain Cafe & Bar.  Enjoy hearty, winter fare complemented by your favorite beverage, or relax by an outdoor firepit and roast marshmallows until your next run.

In the summer of 2023, Mt. Crescent Ski Area officially became a part of the 1,500-acre Hitchcock Nature Center and now offers an all-season hiking trail, Crescent Ridge, which loops around the ski area and connects to Hitchcock’s larger 14-mile trail system.

Here are some quick facts about Mt. Crescent and all the area offers:

• Find ski, snowboard, and helmet rentals for all ages.
• Enjoy sledding on select dates throughout the season (ages 7+).
• Ski under the stars during our evening ski sessions available during the week, including College & Military Night, and select Saturdays during Midnight Madness.
• Take advantage of affordable private and group lessons, including lessons for young learners.
• Explore nine ski runs ranging from easy to expert.
• Hop on one of two chairlifts including a quad (four-person) and a double (two-person) lift.
• Make it a weekend getaway with friends by staying in Crescent Ridge Cabin, just a stone’s throw from the ski area. This cozy home away from home sleeps up to 13 and offers plenty of storage for ski and snowboard gear. For a more rustic experience for smaller groups, book a camping cabin (Blazing Star, Bur Oak, or Goldenrod) at Hitchcock Nature Center just 10 minutes up the road.
• Mt. Crescent upgraded to a state-of-the-art snowmaking system in 2023, vastly improving the area’s ability to make snow.
• Mt. Crescent is generally open from late December through early March, but every season is different and weather-dependent. Please click here for our current hours and schedule.
• Mt. Crescent may be able to accommodate large groups on a limited basis during the ski season. If you are a large group (corporate, field trip, etc.) please contact us to discuss your needs.
• Mt. Crescent Ski Patrol is the only Midwest Ski Area part of the Rocky Mountain Division.
• Mt. Crescent offers a 25% discount for Pottawattamie County residents.
• Mt. Crescent is currently forming a four-season master plan and vision to position the area as a year-round recreation destination.
• When traveling to and from Mt. Crescent, don’t forget to enjoy local food from business owners in nearby Crescent and Honey Creek including Henry’s Diner, Denny’s, Sasshole, Crescent Bar & Grill, The Pink Poodle, Christy Creme, and The Mile Away. Be sure to make the Crescent Farmer’s Market a summer stop for local goods and fun for the whole family, too.