Skiing and Snowboarding
Please be sure to check our website and Facebook page for updates on conditions and opening hours, as they can vary depending on the weather and snow coverage.
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230 VERTICAL FEET
​10 TRAILS OVER 50 ACRES
We are open for the season!
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Thanks to wonderful business sponsors, all weekends this year will be free of charge for everyone! Find out more information at https://www.skithevets.org/communityfreeskiweekends
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New hours on Saturday – please note that we will be open 1-7pm on Saturdays (except for 2/7 which is 12-5pm)! Sundays will remain 10am – 4pm.
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New this year – we are doing ski industry Thursdays! Show a recent paystub or employee pass for the mountain that you work for and get a ticket on Thursday night for just $5! Also still open to the public on Thursdays, pricing can be found below.
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Ski and snowboard school sign ups are now available!​
Hours and
Lift Ticket Pricing
Saturday 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
All weekends are free this season thanks to our wonderful sponsors! Find out more about community free ski weekend here.
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Thursday Nights 5 - 8pm:
Adults $15
Children (ages 6-17) $10
Ski Industry Personnel* $5
Children under 6 FREE
Active Militarty and Veterans FREE
Sledding FREE
​*must show proof of employment at a ski resort
Rentals
Please note, we do not do rentals.
Please come prepared with your own equipment to ski and snowboard at The Vets. We do not have any equipment available for rental and due to liability we will not have our donation room open during the ski season.
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If you are in need of equipment for the 2026 season, be sure to be on the look out for our ski and snowboard swap in the fall of 2025 where members of the Franklin Outing Club can get equipment for FREE.
Visiting The Vets during off hours
You can visit The Vets to hike up and ski/board down, sled, snowshoe, bike or hike the trails ​any day of the week!
​Please do not proceed up the hill if the groomer is actively working on the hill. ​There will be signs letting you know that the groomer is working. We also ask that you avoid the ski trails during normal operating hours. Please avoid marked snowmobile trails. Always look both ways and cross snowmobile trails and tracks with caution.
Mountain Safety
Observe Your Responsibility Code
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is committed to promoting slope safety. In addition to those using traditional alpine ski equipment, others on the slopes include snowboarders, telemark skiers, skiers with disabilities, skiers with specialized equipment, and many others. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe Your Responsibility Code. Share with others the responsibility of being a great steward of the ski and snowboard experience.
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Ten Points to Your Responsibility Code: NSAA Ski Safety
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Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
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People ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.
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Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
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Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
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You must prevent runaway equipment.
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Read and obey all posted signs, warnings, and hazard markers.
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Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
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You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
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Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
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Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee or volunteer.
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Know and Obey the Code: It’s Your Responsibility
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Approved Equipment
Metal edges are required for all downhill equipment at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area. Snowskates (leashes required) and Ski Bikes are prohibited on all lifts.
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Skiers Safety Act – Duties of Passengers
Children Riding the Lift. All riders must have their own lift ticket. Passengers must be able to walk up/ski up to the “Load Here” signage. Children may be helped on and off the lift. Children are not allowed to ride on the laps of adults. Children should be between your legs with skis on the ground. It may be requested of the lift attendant to slow down the lift for any individual. It also may be requested to ask for additional assistance from a lift attendant.