Snow Tubing FAQs

No. Only one person per tube. Please carefully review the section below regarding child participation if you feel a child would need to ride with you.

• Children must be able to handle their tube unassisted at the point of loading the lift line, riding up on the tube, and unloading at the top, then sliding down the hill in the tube by themselves, and follow the instructions for clearing their lane at the bottom of the hill. It is a parent’s discretion as to the child’s ability to tube safely under these guidelines, but our staff will refuse tubing or disqualify from further tubing if they feel these conditions cannot be met without danger to the child or to other participants. We don’t have a specific minimum age, height, or weight for participation. However, we recommend that parents consider this information prior to purchasing a pass as there are no refunds.
• We do have a child area where parents with children too young to ride the lift line can tube. You’ll walk up to these short hills to slide down and there are piles of snow to play on.

• We have a very small enclosed area with heaters for warming up and use of restrooms.
• Due to the size and first-come/first-served nature of our warming area, we do not reserve or rent the space for private gatherings.
• Access will be limited in our 2021-2022 season due to social distancing recommendations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks are recommended to enter the building.
• We have light concessions:  hot chocolate & coffee, hot dogs, drinks, candy
• The restrooms are heated and you can change in them. Just remember that you share the restrooms with our other guests, and so privacy is limited.

Signing the Waiver Form is not necessary, but acceptance of a Lift Ticket to Koteewi Run constitutes a contract of Waiver of Liability.  The conditions of the contract are set forth in the Waiver of Liability, and will restrict your ability to seek compensation from OEI-Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes. Please read the section on Safety below regarding risks that are inherent to snow tubing.  The Waiver of Liability including these Inherent Risks requires your acknowledgement during the booking process, and is printed on all confirmation and reminder correspondence and on signage in various locations at Koteewi Run.

No. We do not allow any sleds, boards, tubes, etc to be brought on the premises. We have specialized custom snow tubes for the park, and the cost is included in your pass.

No. Koteewi Run is a partnership between OEI, a private company, and Hamilton County Parks & Rec (HCPR). The tubing hill and facility is managed as a private business by OEI, and the overall Strawtown Koteewi Park is otherwise governed by park hours set by HCPR. It is against the law to trespass on the tubing facility grounds during hours when OEI is not in operation (including night time hours when we are making and moving snow).

Tickets should be purchased by clicking the Book button on any page of the site. You’ll pay by credit card at the time you reserve, and there is a small convenience fee for using the online service. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability and wait times. Availability is very limited and wait times can be several hours on weekends and holiday days, so we recommend reserving online if possible.

• A valid drivers license is required for check-in. Check in at the Ticket window when you arrive Koteewi Run.
• All participants in your party must check in together at the same time- we cannot accommodate split party check-ins.
• Our staff will verify ID, confirm participant information, and then issue your Lift Pass that allows you access to the Tube Cage and the Lift Line.
• Your pass will have your END TIME on it, to be checked by the staff member each time you reach the lift line.

• Follow the instructions of our Staff at all times. Our staff is trained in every step of the tubing process, and here to help you have the good time you intended. Your responsibility is to follow the instructions the Staff provides so everyone shares that intended good time.
• You’ll walk out the path to our tube cage, pick up your tube(s), and join the line for the Lift Line. Our tow line will take you up the hill. Our staff stationed at the entry to the lift will have you sit on your tube and attach your tow handle to the tow line. You then simply sit still and the tow line pulls you to the top, where our staff will give instructions for exiting the lift and moving to a lane for your launch down the hill. Each participant must be capable of following instructions for riding the lift line, and must enter and ride the lift line, and exit the lift line unassisted by another person(s). The OEI/Koteewi Run staff will disqualify participants who cannot ride the lift line unassisted.
• You’ll slide down one of our groomed lanes. The bottom of the hill, where you stop, is called the Run-Out and we highly recommend you follow the Staff instructions- staying in your lane, and exiting the Run-Out area as directed and as soon as possible so that others can slide down the same lane behind you without collision.
• If you have time remaining on your pass, you’ll follow the path back to the lift and start the process over. If your time is expired, you’ll take the path back to the tube cage and return your tube. If you have time left on your pass and just feel like taking a break, you return your tube to the tube cage and take your break in the common area around the fire pits or in the office/restroom area. When your break is over, present your pass again at the tube cage, and return to the line for the lift.

• Dress for the conditions of the day, and plan on being outdoors in those conditions for the duration of your stay at Koteewi Run. Avoid cotton because it holds moisture and robs your body heat. Avoid multiple pairs of socks because they restrict the blood flow to your toes.
• Dress like our Staff…remembering always that “Dry is Warm, and Wet is Cold”
  • Water Resistant or Water Proof Boots
  • One pair of Liner socks (to wick moisture), and one pair of WOOL (not cotton) socks
  • Synthetic or wool base layer against the skin – tops and bottoms
  • Snow pants or other water resistant or water proof pants/bibs (not cotton)
  • Fleece or other synthetic mid-layer jacket or sweatshirt with a high collar to block the wind from your neck (can be worn alone or covered by your parka or jacket depending on the temperature)
  • Wind Resistant or Water Proof parka or jacket
  • Water proof gloves
  • Hat to suit the conditions
  • Goggles or sunglasses to protect your eyes from the glare of the sun on the snow and from the wind
  • Sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher, and lip balm will minimize wind burn and sun burn

• Your driver’s license is required at check-in, wallet, cash or major credit card
• Extra clothes and shoes for the trip home

• See the Tickets & Passes section of the site for options.
• The Full Session pass for non-holiday weekdays Monday through Thursday covers our operating hours for that specific day.
• We offer 2-hour passes for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and holiday days. See our Season Schedule/Operating Hours on the site to know the designated holidays.
• You can also purchase additional time when your time expires (at $10 per hour) subject to availability of tubes. We cannot guarantee your tube will be available for additional time without waiting.

We have Season Passes. These can be bought on the site by clicking here.

OEI feels it is important that all participants (ADULT PARTICIPANTS or MINOR PARTICIPANTS and/or RESPONSIBLE ADULTS) understand the nature of our sports and are aware of, understand, and appreciate the inherent risks involved.  Snow Tubing risks include, but are not limited to, falling from the tube; collision with others and/or objects at the end of the lane; collisions resulting from a tube crossing the lane divider into an adjoining lane; collision resulting from another tuber or group of tubers overtaking the participant; unexpected change of speed due to varying changes in snow conditions; participants have little control of their tube once the slide begins; failure of equipment; and use of the conveyor lift.  Other inherent risks of Snow Tubing include, but are not limited to, erratic or negligent behavior of the participant or of other participants; sudden changes in weather, weather-related occurrences, and acts of nature; and judgment errors by staff (including error in judging the ability of participants, failure to anticipate developing problem situations, and failure to anticipate sudden changes in weather conditions).  Risks of Observing and Being on the Premises for Both the Participant and Non-Participant include, but are not limited to, standing too close to the run-out areas, being struck by tubes or other equipment; being struck by out-of-control tubers, slipping and falling (on slick, wet, icy, or uneven spots, in restrooms and other indoor areas); slippery or uneven sidewalks, steps, and outdoor surfaces; and various parking lot hazards such as vehicle traffic and unsure footing.
It is important that all participants (ADULT PARTICIPANTS or MINOR PARTICIPANTS and/or RESPONSIBLE ADULTS) understand that injuries can occur as the result of these inherent risks, which include, but are not limited to muscle strains and sprains, bruises, contusions, abrasions, sunburn, frost bite, hypothermia, muscle soreness, broken bones, ligament and joint injuries, back and neck injuries, concussions, internal injuries, eye injuries, brain injury; spinal cord and back injuries, heart attack, stroke, or even death.