As winter approaches in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Resort is preparing for another season of skiing, tubing, and cold-weather recreation. The 6,000-acre, four-season resort has released new information for the 2025–26 winter schedule, including opening dates, lodging packages, and early-season discounts. Plan now to score the best dates and deals.
Massanutten’s winter experience is one of the most comprehensive in the Mid-Atlantic. The mountain features 83 skiable acres, 23 trails, seven lifts, and two terrain parks, along with night skiing. For non-skiers, the resort’s indoor waterpark, outdoor ice skating rink, and high-capacity snow tubing hill offer alternatives that require no special gear or experience.
Online reservations for slope-use tickets, rentals, lessons, and tubing sessions opened November 1, 2025, for dates beginning December 13. While weather ultimately dictates the season’s start, the resort typically operates from mid-December through mid-March.
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Several key dates shape this winter’s operations:
Season passes for 2025–26 are already on sale, with pricing set to rise in phases through December.
Massanutten has introduced several lodging packages aimed at winter travelers.
Winter Your Way, valid December 5, 2025 through March 26, 2026 (excluding blackout dates), offers tiered lodging discounts—10 percent off hotel rooms, 15 percent off one-bedroom and deluxe condos, and 20 percent off premium and presidential units. The package includes a $50 resort gift card and access to discounted activities.
For ski-focused guests, Escape to the Slopes—available January 2 through March 8—bundles 15 percent off lodging with reduced-rate slope-use tickets.
Families and mixed groups may find the Splash Into Winter: Stay & Play package appealing. It pairs lodging with discounted admission to the Indoor WaterPark and is available December 5 through March 26, excluding peak holiday periods.
The resort will also offer a 40% discount on its WaterPark Annual Pass from November 28 through December 11, 2025.
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* HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Donate a new, unopened toy worth $10 or more (must provide the receipt) through December 15, 2025 to receive TWO $10 off vouchers for WaterPark general admission
Massanutten’s season passes come with benefits beyond unlimited skiing. Passholders receive buddy passes, discounts on seasonal equipment rentals, access to race leagues, and special appreciation events throughout the winter. Pricing is divided into three purchase windows – September through October, November through early December, and December through March – rewarding early buyers with the most significant savings.
With its combination of mountain terrain, family-friendly attractions, and flexible lodging options, Massanutten remains a strong winter draw for travelers across Virginia and beyond. The resort’s continued investment in varied activities – many of them weather-proof – positions it as a dependable choice whether visitors are chasing fresh snow, planning a holiday escape, or looking for an accessible ski weekend.
