Hours/Lifts/Rentals

HOURS OF OPERATION

  • Open Wednesday-Thursday 4pm – 8pm *
  • Open Friday 4pm -9pm *
  • Open Saturday 10am – 8pm *
  • Open Sunday and Holidays 10am – 6pm *
  • CLOSED DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
  • December 24 open 10am to 4pm *
  • Dec 23, Dec 26 – Dec 30 – Open Daily 10am to 8pm (including Fridays) *
  • December 31 – Open 10am to 4pm
  • January 1-4, 2025 – Open 10am to 8pm
  • Feb 17 to Feb 21 – Open Daily 10am to 8 pm (including Friday) * 
  • Snacks and warm food are available inside the chalet this year. **

* Weather Permitting

** The Cashier window closes 1 HR before the hill closes and the Concession closes 30 minutes before the hill closes.

2024/25 LIFT TICKETS

Half day rates begin at 3:00pm on Saturday / Sunday / Holidays

Ski Lift Pass Weekdays 4-Close
(Wednesday-Friday)
Full Day 10am-Close
(Saturday, Sunday & Holidays)
Half Day 3pm-close
(Saturday, Sunday & Holidays)
Twilight Pass (last 1.5 hrs of day) Skier Card
(5 passes)
Adult 18 yrs-64 $31.00 $39.00 $31.00 $15.00 $156.00
Youth 6-17 yrs $27.00 $31.00 $27.00 $12.00 $124.00
Senior 65+ $27.00 $31.00 $27.00 $12.00 $124.00
5 yrs & Under (with a paid adult pass) Free Free Free Free Free
Tube Lift Pass
(Includes tube rental)
Fridays-Sundays
Adult 18 yrs-64 $31.00
Youth 6-17 yrs $27.00
Senior 65+ $27.00
5 yrs (must be minimum 42″) Free
  • Persons under 42” tall can participate in Skiing or Snowboarding only.
  • Children 5 and under must be accompanied on the hill by an adult with a lift pass 
  • Limit of 1 Free Child per adult lift pass or tube pass. For additional children 5 and under, a youth pass may be purchased.
  • CSA Approved Helmets are highly recommended while Tubing
  • Passes are only valid for the season they are purchased
  • WALKING PASSES are mandatory for those wishing to be on the hill but not participating in activities.  There is a $5 charge to cover the cost of insurance.
  • Tube Rental Waiver **INSURANCE REQUIRES THIS WAIVER BE PRINTED IN COLOUR**

Your “Need to Know” when Tubing this Season!

  • Only persons age 5 and up and must be a minimum of 42” to ride in tube
  • Only 1 person in each tube
  • 1 Tube Park Pass must be worn for each guest regardless of age

Tubing Hours (Wednesday and Thursday tubing available for large groups)

Holiday Tubing Hours – December 31 11am to 3pm

January 1-5, 2025 – 11am to 7pm

REGULAR TUBING TIMES

          Fridays – 4:00pm to 8:00pm

           Saturdays – 11:00am to 7:00pm

          Sundays – 11:00am to 5:00pm

 

     2024/25 SEASON PASSES

    • Click BOOK NOW to purchase your season pass
    • Season Passes are non-transferable and non-refundable
    • All prices exclude 6% PST & 5% GST
    • Passes are only valid for the season they are purchased
    • A Reciprocal Program is in effect with various Ski Resorts throughout Western Canada.  A valid season pass must be presented.

Discounts are also available at the following retail businesses in Saskatoon when you show your Season Pass:

Backside Boardshop – 10% off all regular priced items (good until beginning of 2025/26 season)

Doug’s Spoke n’ Sport – 10% off regular-priced winter items

Outtabounds – 10% off regular-priced winter items (some exclusions may apply)

 

Season Pass Regular Price Early bird pricing EXTENDED to OCTOBER 15, 2024
Adult 18 yrs-64 $499.00 $449
Youth 6- 17

Senior 65+

$385.00 $335
Family (1 adult and 2 youth) $1100
Family (1 adult and 3 youths or 2 adults and 2 youth) $1600 + $335 for each additional youth $1400 + $335 for each additional youth
Children 5 & under Free! With a paying adult. 

2024/2025 RENTALS

  • PICTURE ID REQUIRED FOR ALL RENTALS
  • Half day rates begin at 3:00pm on Saturday / Sunday & Holidays
  • PLEASE WEAR A HELMET
  • CSA APPROVED HELMENTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT OPTIMIST HILL, which includes TUBING, SKIING and SNOWBOARDING
  • A LIMITED SUPPLY OF HELMETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT OR BRING YOUR OWN
  • Ski / Snowboard Rental Waiver **INSURANCE REQUIRES THIS WAIVER BE PRINTED IN COLOUR**
Rental Description Full Day Weekend Half Day / Weekday
Skis, boots, poles $37.00 $31.00
Youth (5-17) Skis $37.00 $31.00
Snowboard and boots $37.00 $31.00
Youth (5-17) Snowboard $37.00 $31.00
Helmets $6.00 $6.00