Snow Tubing FAQs

All tubes are single occupancy only. Parents/Guardians will not be able to ride with children in the same tube. Please see minimum age guidelines for children’s ability to access the lift line.

Children must be able to walk on their own, unassisted, to access the slopes (snow) area whether participating or spectating.

Lift line requirements

• While we do NOT have specific minimum age for children, they must be able to handle their own tube UNASSISTED through the entire process.
  • The point of loading the lift line
  • Riding up on the tube
  • Unloading at the top
  • Riding the lanes unassisted to the bottom of the slopes in their own tube
  • Able to listen obey directional instructions provided by staff.
• It is at the sole discretion of the parent/guardian to determine the child’s ability to complete these guidelines listed. Koteewi Run reserves the rights to disqualify or remove any participants that cannot comply with the guidelines listed above.
• Please consider these guidelines prior to purchasing lift tickets for children. Refunds will not be issued to disqualified participants.
• Child slopes are available if the child is unable to comply with the above guidelines. These slope(s) are only accessible for children to use. Adults may accompany their child to the top but may not ride a tube or in a tube with the minor on the child slope(s).
• Any/All participants utilizing a tube for the big slopes or the child slopes area will need a purchased lift ticket at check in or online prior to arrival.

• 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.
• 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, acceptance/purchase 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.

Personal sleds, boards, tubes, etc are NOT permitted at Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes.  We have specialized custom hard bottom snow tubes for the slopes.

Utilizing the slopes before or after operational hours is NOT permitted. 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. Trespassing on the tubing facility grounds during hours when OEI is not in operation (including night time hours when we are making and moving snow) in not permitted.

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.

• All participants in your party must check in together at the same time- we cannot accommodate split party check-ins.
• Your pass will have your END TIME on it, to be checked by the staff member each time you reach the lift line.
• Have your confirmation email ready upon arrival in the event that staff needs to check your confirmation number.

• 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

• Koteewi Seasonal slopes is primarily a down hill snow tubing adventure, however Koteewi park has many features you can utilize while visiting. Use this link to see what features Koteewi offers: Koteewi Park
• Optional: You can tailgate in our parking lot while the families tube on the slopes. Please maintain usage of Koteewi Park and Hamilton County parks policies.

• 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.