Winter Hours of Operation
Final day of full mountain operations is March 22nd.
King Tubes snow tube park operations extended through April 1st!
Bonus ski days March 25 – April 1 with limited ski terrain and $50 tickets during the U16 National Ski Races.
General Hours (scroll to see activity specific details):
| Ski Lifts | Open Daily | 9am-6:30pm M-F, 9am-4pm Sa/Su |
| Scenic Gondola | Open Daily | 9:00am - 9:00pm Thurs- Mon, 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue/Wed |
| King Tubes & Cowboy Coaster | Open Daily | 10:00am - 6:30pm |
| Observatory + Planetarium | Open Daily | Thurs, Sat, Mon: 12:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Aurora Restaurant @ the Summit | Open Daily | Thurs - Mon 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 |
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 closes at at 4:00pm starting March 2nd during weekdays and 3:00pm on weekends. 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.
Official closing day is March 22nd. Bonus ski days during U16 National Races March 25 – April 1 with only one lift operating at a time and limited terrain. Gondola and/or Cougar lift will be open during this time.
OBSERVATORY & PLANETARIUM
REGULAR HOURS
| Days/Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| Thurs, Sat, Mon / 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Daytime Experience |
| Thurs, Sat, Mon / 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Evening Planetarium Show |
| Thurs, Sat, Mon / 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Nighttime Experience (March Times) |
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 4:30 pm to allow customers enough time to get to the tube park and enjoy.
Final Day of King Tubes is April 1 Weather Permitting.
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.
Final day of normal operations is March 22. Scenic Gondola access will be available March 25 – April 1 with no amenities open at the top of the mountain.
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.
Closing day for the winter season is March 22nd.
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 |

