Winter Hours of Operation
All ski lifts except for Rafferty are open for the season.
Aurora Bar opens at 3:30 and does not require reservations. Dinner Service begins at 4:30 with reservations highly recommended.
General Hours:
| Ski Lifts | Open Daily | 9am-6:30pm M-F, 9am-4pm Sa/Su |
| Scenic Gondola | Open Daily | 9:00am - 9:00pm |
| King Tubes & Cowboy Coaster | Open Daily | 10:00am - 6:30pm |
| Observatory + Planetarium | Open Daily | Thurs - Mon: 12:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Aurora Restaurant @ the Summit | Open Daily | Daily 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Kings Grill | Open Daily | Daily 10am - 6:30pm |
| Snow King Mountain Sports - Rental | Open Daily | 8am - 8pm M-F, 8am - 6pm Sa/Su |
Holiday Hours (Dec 20-Jan 4, Jan 17-19, Feb 14-21):
| Dec 20-Jan 4, Jan 17-19, Feb 14-21 | Time |
|---|---|
| King Tubes & Cowboy Coaster Holidays | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Snow King Mountain Sports Holidays | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
SKI LIFTS - WINTER 25/26 SEASON
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon – Fri | 9:00am - 6:30pm |
| Sat & Sun | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
The Sunnyside lift and summit magic carpets close at 3:00pm.
If you choose to stay up at the Aurora restaurant after 4:00pm, you must ride the gondola down.
OBSERVATORY & PLANETARIUM
REGULAR HOURS
| Days/Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| Thurs - Mon / 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Daytime Experience |
| Thurs - Mon / 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Evening Planetarium Show |
| Thurs - Mon / 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Nighttime Experience |
Closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Winter.
For Day Experience, last ticket is sold at 2:30pm and final show is at 3:30pm.
Please see online calendar for full schedule, as it can change due to events, private bookings, and daylight hours.
KING TUBES / COWBOY COASTER
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 10:00am - 6:30pm |
Cowboy Coaster & King Tubes operations may close early on nights when no guests are present or weather conditions are extreme.
Otherwise, the last ticket sold for King Tubes will be at 5:30 pm to allow customers enough time to get to the tube park and enjoy.
SCENIC GONDOLA
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Not a skier or boarder? Come take a scenic gondola ride to check out the best view of Jackson Hole around!
After 4:00pm guests are welcome to ride the gondola to the Aurora restaurant and bar for free.
Aurora Restaurant at the Summit
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 4:30pm – 9:00pm |
Reservations are recommended and can be made on the Resy app.
SNOW KING MOUNTAIN SPORTS HOURS
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:00am – 8:00pm |
| Sat / Sun | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
Summit Coffee Corner
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
The Summit Coffee Corner is located on the SW corner of the Summit House.
Guests are welcome to take their food and drink to the adjacent Panorama House.
KING'S GRILL RESTAURANT
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sat - Sun | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
The King’s Grill is located in the Rafferty Center at 402 East Snow King Ave.
Full menu available for lunch, limited menu for evening service.
SNOW KING CAFE IN THE LODGE ROOM
REGULAR HOURS
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Open for events only and all ski race days. | Event Dependent Hours |

